Description
Every culture throughout history has found ways to distil herbs, spices and flowers into perfumes, lotions and oils, for pleasurable and medicinal uses. Every day we benefit from inhaling sweet aromas, whether by indulging in expensive perfume, taking in the scent of a bouquet of fresh flowers or filling the house with fragrant potpourris The healing powers of scent go much further than this, however, and in the ancient art of aromatherapy, distilled essential oils of certain plants are used for specific benefits in therapy and natural health.
This book contains all you need to know to use aromatherapy safely and effectively. You will learn how the oils are produced, which ones you should use and how to benefit from their scent by adding a few drops to your bath, or using oil burners to scent the room. The therapeutic powers of aromatherapy are delivered using massage techniques, and the book offers routines that will help you relieve insomnia, alle- viate indigestion, soothe headaches and promote relaxation. Each routine is illustrated with step-by-step photographs and includes a choice of recommended blends.
ISBN:9781859674499
