Essential Oils - All Natural Remedies and Recipes for Your Mind, Body and Home

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An instructional reference guide to essential oils and aromatherapy from the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies, a trusted source for natural health and beauty products. Learn how to harness the healing powers of essential oils for treating maladies and improving mental and physical well-being. Use homeopathic alternatives to treat everyday health issues, including acne, PMS, insomnia, and indigestion, and rebalance your energy, enhance your focus, and release stress. Whether you live an all-natural lifestyle or you are just beginning to use alternative methods to eliminate synthetic chemicals from your everyday products, Essential Oils is packed with authoritative information to answer your questions. This visual guide features comprehensive profiles of 88 essential oils, full-color photographs, and helpful guidance for using, blending, and storing. An illustrated A-to-Z reference section helps identify the most useful oils, plus shares tips on application methods and massage techniques, and up-to-date safety recommendations help you learn how to use them for maximum benefit. Essential Oils can help you improve your overall well-being and start you on the path to a more natural you. Contents 6......Page 8 Introduction 8......Page 10 UNDERSTANDING ESSENTIAL OILS 10......Page 12 What Are Essential Oils? 12......Page 14 How Essential Oils Work 14......Page 16 How Essential Oils Are Extracted 18......Page 20 Choosing Essential Oils 20......Page 22 Where Do Oils Come From? 22......Page 24 USING ESSENTIAL OILS 24......Page 26 How Essential Oils Enter the Body 26......Page 28 Applying Essential Oils 28......Page 30 Storing Essential Oils 34......Page 36 Using Essential Oils Safely 36......Page 38 A–Z OF ESSENTIAL OILS 38......Page 40 Mimosa 40......Page 42 Yarrow 41......Page 43 Fragonia 42......Page 44 Lemon Verbena 44......Page 46 Dill 46......Page 48 Angelica 48......Page 50 Rosewood 49......Page 51 Mugwort 50......Page 52 Birch 51......Page 53 Frankincense 52......Page 54 Ylang-ylang 53......Page 55 Caraway 56......Page 58 Cedarwood 58......Page 60 Cinnamon 60......Page 62 Cistus 61......Page 63 Neroli 64......Page 66 Petitgrain 65......Page 67 Bergamot 66......Page 68 Lemon 67......Page 69 Mandarin 68......Page 70 Orange 70......Page 72 Myrrh 73......Page 75 Coriander 74......Page 76 Cumin 76......Page 78 Cypress 77......Page 79 Palmarosa 78......Page 80 Citronella 79......Page 81 Carrot seed 80......Page 82 Cardamom 82......Page 84 Eucalyptus 83......Page 85 Fennel 84......Page 86 Wintergreen 85......Page 87 Helichrysum 86......Page 88 Star Anise 88......Page 90 Jasmine 89......Page 91 Bay Laurel 92......Page 94 Lavender 93......Page 95 Manuka 96......Page 98 Litsea 97......Page 99 Chamomile 98......Page 100 Tea Tree 100......Page 102 Cajeput 102......Page 104 Niaouli 103......Page 105 Lemon Balm 104......Page 106 Peppermint 106......Page 108 Nutmeg 108......Page 110 Myrtle 109......Page 111 Marjoram 110......Page 112 Oregano 111......Page 113 Geranium 112......Page 114 Parsley Seed 115......Page 117 Allspice 116......Page 118 Pine 117......Page 119 Black Pepper 118......Page 120 Patchouli 120......Page 122 Tuberose 121......Page 123 Ravensara, Ravintsara 122......Page 124 Rose 123......Page 125 Rosemary 126......Page 128 Sage 129......Page 131 Clary Sage 130......Page 132 Sandalwood 131......Page 133 Summer Savory 132......Page 134 Clove 134......Page 136 Tagetes 135......Page 137 Thyme 136......Page 138 Fenugreek 138......Page 140 Valerian 139......Page 141 Vanilla 140......Page 142 Vetiver 141......Page 143 Violet 142......Page 144 Plai 144......Page 146 Ginger 145......Page 147 BASE OILS 146......Page 148 ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES 162......Page 164 Blending Essential Oils 164......Page 166 Perfect Blends 166......Page 168 Additional Ingredients 168......Page 170 Aromatherapy Blends 170......Page 172 Home and Body Fragrances 184......Page 186 Pampering and Beauty 190......Page 192 HEALING REMEDIES 214......Page 216 Digestive problems 216......Page 218 Respiratory complaints 220......Page 222 Circulatory problems 222......Page 224 Fluid retention and urinary tract infections 224......Page 226 Muscle and joint problems/general aches and pains 226......Page 228 Skin and hair 230......Page 232 Allergic reactions 236......Page 238 Mind and well-being 237......Page 239 Women’s health 240......Page 242 Men’s health 242......Page 244 First aid 243......Page 245 Treatment charts 244......Page 246 Glossary 248......Page 250 Index 250......Page 252 Acknowledgments 256......Page 258