The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health and Well-Being. Julia Lawless
Bergamot, Citrus bergamia
Orange, sweet, Citrus sinensis/ Citrus aurantium var. dulcis
Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens
Lemongrass, West Indian, Cymbopogon citratus
Palmarosa, Cymbopogon martinii var. martinii
Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum
Lemon eucalyptus, Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus blue gum, Eucalyptus globulus var. globulus
Fennel, sweet, Foeniculum vulgare
Cedarwood, Virginian, Juniperus virginiana
Lavender, true, Lavandula angustifolia/L.officinalis
Tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia
Melissa/lemon balm, Melissa officinalis
Basil, sweet/French, Ocimum basilicum
Marjoram, sweet, Origanum marjorana/Marjorana hortensis
Geranium, rose, Pelargonium graveolens
Parsley seed, Petroselinum crispum
Bay, West Indian, Pimenta acris
Pine needle, Scotch, Pinus sylvestris
Patchouli, Pogostemon patchouli
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis
Sage, Spanish, Salvia lavandulifolia
Clove bud, Syzygium aromaticum
Valerian, Valeriana officinalis Andropogon muricatus
Vetivert, Vetiveria zizanoides/Andropogon muricatus
STOCKING AN AROMATHERAPY KIT
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
VITAMINS AND DIETARY SOURCES
FURTHER READING
USEFUL ADDRESSES
LIST OF SEARCHABLE TERMS
REFERENCES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
This early 15th-century manuscript shows the cultivation of the rose, already long-established at that time.
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