{"product_id":"9780615858104","title":"Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: How to Use Essential Oils for Beauty, Health, and Spirituality","description":"Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: How to Use Essential Oils for Beauty, Health, and Spirituality is written in a personable and easy to understand style and covers all of the important aspects of aromatherapy and essential oils. Reads like a conversation instead of a text book. Authored by a professional aromatherapist, it includes the history of aromatherapy, how to use the oils, the chemistry of essential oils, how to create a balanced blend, how essential oils are made, the carrier oils used in blends, scent notes, a few questionable aspects of the industry, recipes to get you started, and a complete encyclopedia of the top fifty-five oils.\u003cp\u003eThe essential oil guide (encyclopedia) covers fifty-five of the most-used essential oils with detailed information about each oil including: botanical name, aromatic profile, origin, perfumery note, extraction method, description of the essential oil, safety warnings, and each oils uses and benefits for the mind, the body, and the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdded bonus rarely found in essential oils books: step by step directions showing how a professional aromatherapist creates a blend for a client based on their ailments, symptoms, medical history, emotions, and personal preferences. Sample Case Study included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONTENTS:\u003cbr\u003eAromatherapy - A Brief History\u003cbr\u003e(from cavemen to current day)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Aromatherapy is Applied\u003cbr\u003e(diffusion, inhalation, topical, pulse points)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Essential Oils Work\u003cbr\u003e(how essential oils enter and react with the body)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Essential Oils Are Made\u003cbr\u003e(distillation, expression, enfleurage, solvent extracted, infusing oils)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Oil Yield - How Much is Actually In That Little Bottle\u003cbr\u003e(calculation of crop yields for production of essential oil - the strength of essential oils)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Notes - Top, Middle, and Base\u003cbr\u003e(how notes are defined and which essential oils fall under each category)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrier Oils\u003cbr\u003e(13 common carrier oils and their unique benefits)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating Essential Oil Blends\u003cbr\u003e(creating aesthetic and therapeutic blends - aromatherapist case study example)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety Guidelines - Using Essential Oils Safely\u003cbr\u003e(dosage information and oils to avoid)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chemical Constituents of Essential Oils\u003cbr\u003e(the naturally occurring components present in essential oils)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIngesting Essential Oils - The Big Debate\u003cbr\u003e(both sides of the story)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Therapeutic Grade\" Essential Oils - What Does it Mean?\u003cbr\u003e(a critical look at a much talked about marketing term)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestionable Therapies - The Use of Undiluted Essential Oils on the Skin\u003cbr\u003e(the overuse of essential oils directly on the skin)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified Aromatherapist\u003cbr\u003e(what does it really mean to be an aromatherapist and who recognizes it)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Oil Medicine Cabinet\u003cbr\u003e(the top five essential oils to begin your aromatherapy journey and why)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing Essential Oils to Scent the Home\u003cbr\u003e(ways to scent the home naturally - burners, diffusers, sprays, economical methods)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aromatherapy Bath\u003cbr\u003e(the most popular way to incorporate aromatherapy into your life)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Oils and Pets\u003cbr\u003e(which pets benefit from \/ are harmed by essential oils)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003cbr\u003e(bath oil, antifungal, relaxing, romantic, massage oil, perfume, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Oil Guide - Encyclopedia\u003cbr\u003e(a detailed look at the top 55 essential oils and their benefits)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Willow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015014695152,"sku":"9780615858104","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615858104_p0.jpg?v=1763599910","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615858104","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}