The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health and Well-Being. Julia Lawless

The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health and Well-Being - Julia  Lawless


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Bergamot, Citrus bergamia

       Lemon, Citrus limon

       Grapefruit, Citrus x paradisi

       Mandarin, Citrus reticulata

       Orange, sweet, Citrus sinensis/ Citrus aurantium var. dulcis

       Myrrh, Commiphora myrrh

       Coriander, Coriandrum sativum

       Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens

       Lemongrass, West Indian, Cymbopogon citratus

       Palmarosa, Cymbopogon martinii var. martinii

       Citronella, Cymbopogon nardus

       Carrot seed, Daucus carota

       Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum

       Lemon eucalyptus, Eucalyptus citriodora

       Eucalyptus blue gum, Eucalyptus globulus var. globulus

       Galbanum, Ferula gumbosa

       Fennel, sweet, Foeniculum vulgare

       Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis

       Jasmine, Jasminum officinale

       Juniper, Juniperus communis

       Cedarwood, Virginian, Juniperus virginiana

       Lavender, true, Lavandula angustifolia/L.officinalis

       Tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia

       Cajeput, Melaleuca cajeputi

       Melissa/lemon balm, Melissa officinalis

       Peppermint, Mentha x piperata

       Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans

       Myrtle, Myrtus communis

       Basil, sweet/French, Ocimum basilicum

       Marjoram, sweet, Origanum marjorana/Marjorana hortensis

       Geranium, rose, Pelargonium graveolens

       Parsley seed, Petroselinum crispum

       Bay, West Indian, Pimenta acris

       Aniseed, Pimpinella anisum

       Pine needle, Scotch, Pinus sylvestris

       Pepper, black, Piper nigrum

       Patchouli, Pogostemon patchouli

       Rose maroc, Rosa centifolia

       Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis

       Sage, Spanish, Salvia lavandulifolia

       Sage, clary, Salvia sclareia

       Sandalwood, Santalum album

       Benzoin, Styrax benzoin

       Clove bud, Syzygium aromaticum

       Tagetes, Tagetes minuta

       Thyme, white, Thymus vulgaris

       Valerian, Valeriana officinalis Andropogon muricatus

       Vetivert, Vetiveria zizanoides/Andropogon muricatus

       Ginger, Zingiber officinale

      STOCKING AN AROMATHERAPY KIT

       SAFETY GUIDELINES

      CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

      VITAMINS AND DIETARY SOURCES

       GENERAL GLOSSARY

      FURTHER READING

      USEFUL ADDRESSES

      LIST OF SEARCHABLE TERMS

      REFERENCES

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

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      This early 15th-century manuscript shows the cultivation of the rose, already long-established at that time.

       Preface

      THE LAST TWO DECADES of the 20th century have witnessed a remarkable renaissance of interest in, and practice of, natural healing methods. In recent years, such forms of treatment as medical herbalism, osteopathy, shiatsu, reflexology, acupuncture, and aromatherapy have all attained varying degrees of credibility in the eyes of health professionals, as well as among the general public. Of these, aromatherapy is among the most popular alternative or complementary forms of treatment available in the UK and other Western countries. Yet only half a century ago the therapeutic use of herbs and essential oils was frowned upon or even officially banned. Plant medicines were seen as something archaic and outmoded in comparison to the new pharmaceutical drugs, and


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