The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook电子书

Title page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Introduction

How to use this book

Part one: Aspects of aromatherapy

Approaches to aromatherapy

SIMPLE AROMATHERAPY

A holistic approach

The aromatic medicine chest

Aromatic bathing

Therapeutic massage and body oils

Vaporized oils and steam inhalation

Simple medicinal and household uses

Making a potpourri

COSMETIC AROMATHERAPY

The skin and its health

Beauty and rejuvenation

Essential oils for the skin and hair

Skin-care routine

Oils and creams

Flower waters and steams

Toiletries and treatments

AROMATHERAPY AND PERFUMERY

Perfume and personality

Formulating an individual blend

The art of perfume blending

Fragrance families

Part Two: Aromatherapy massage

Aromatherapy massage

Touch and smell: a healing synergy

Massage techniques

Effleurage—stroking movements

Petrissage—kneading movements

Friction—rubbing movements

Tapotement—percussion-like movements

Other useful techniques

GIVING A MASSAGE

The complete massage sequence

The back

The legs (back)

The legs (front)

The feet

The hands and arms

The abdomen and chest

The neck

The face and scalp

Massage for specific areas

Self-massage treatments

Massage during pregnancy

Baby massage

Sports and detoxifying massage

Sensual massage

Base oils to use as carrier oils

Part Three: Aromatic remedies

An index of ailments and treatment

MEDICAL AROMATHERAPY

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY

Diagnosis and prescription

The chemistry of essential oils

AROMATIC REMEDIES

The skin: first aid

Bruises

Burns

Cuts/wounds

Sunburn

Stings/bites

The skin: skin disorders

Eczema

Barber’s rash

Athlete’s foot

Abscesses/boils

Acne vulgaris

Warts/verrucae

Corns/calluses

Nail infections

Dhobi itch

Heat rash

Impetigo

Ulceration

Psoriasis

Ringworm

Scabies

Chilblains

Cold sores

The skin: beauty care

Aging skin

Oily skin

Dry skin

Cracked skin

Scarred skin

Sensitive skin and thread veins

Perspiration

Hair and scalp care

Greasy hair

Alopecia

Dandruff

Dry/damaged hair

Head lice

Bones, muscles and joints

Rheumatism

Sprains/strains

Muscular pain

Arthritis

Cramp

Bursitis

The circulatory system and heart

Arteriosclerosis

High blood pressure

Low blood pressure

Palpitations

Cellulite

Hemorrhoids

Varicose veins

Edema

The respiratory system

Colds

Coughs

Bronchitis

Asthma

Hay fever

Sinusitis

Earache/otitis

Throat infections

Mouth, teeth, and gums

Toothache/tooth abscess

Mouth and gum infections

Mouth ulcers

Halitosis

The digestive system

Constipation

Diarrhea

Dyspepsia

Liver congestion

Irritable bowel syndrome

Nausea/vomiting

The genitourinary/endocrine systems

Dysmenorrhea

Menorrhagia

Menopause

Amenorrhea

PMS/PMT

Candida/thrush

Cystitis and urethritis

Leucorrhea and pruritus

Genital herpes

Sexual problems

Pregnancy

Childbirth

Immune system: infectious diseases

Immune system

Mumps

Whooping cough

Chicken pox

Measles and rubella

Influenza

Fever

The nervous system

Anxiety

Headaches

Insomnia

Depression

Debility

Epilepsy

Faintness/shock

Jetlag

Stress

Neuralgia

Part four: Index of essential oils

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium

Dill seed, Anethum graveolens

Angelica root, Angelica archangelica

Rosewood/bois de rose, Aniba rosaedora

Celery seed, Apium graveolens

Frankincense/olibanum, Boswellia carteri

Ylang ylang, Cananga odorata forma genuina

Elemi, Canarium luzonicum

Cedarwood, Atlas, Cedrus atlantica

Chamomile, Roman, Chamaemelum nobilis/ Anthemis nobilis

Chamomile, German/blue, Chamomila matricario/ Matricaria recutita

Camphor, white, Cinnamomum camphora

Cinnamon leaf, Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Lime, Citrus aurantifolia

Petitgrain, orange, Citrus aurantium var. amara

Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara

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

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