Llewellyn's complete book of essential oils : how to blend, diffuse, create remedies, and use in everyday life

Kynes, Sandra 1950- (author.).

Summary: Recognized throughout history for their pleasing aromas and their spiritual power, essential oils are must-have tools on the journey to wellness in mind, body, and spirit. Llewellyn's Complete Book of Essential Oils is a thorough guide to working with these remarkable extracts, with detailed profiles for sixty-eight essential oils and fourteen carrier oils. Author Sandra Kynes also includes remedies for seventy-five specific ailments. Filled with tips, techniques, and dozens of recipes, this book is designed to help you discover the most important and up-to-date information about essential oils, including: Choosing essential oils by perfume note, scent group, and sun sign ; Blending basics ; Medicinal remedies ; Personal care products ; Aromatherapy and Wellbeing ; Chakras ; Spiritual and magical uses of essential oils ; Caring for the home ; Balancing energy with aromatic feng shui ; History extraction ; Carrier oils ; Scientific names ; Safety guidelines ; Marketing terms ; Red flags. Also discover recipes for: Birthday blends ; Bath oils and salts ; Foot soaks ; Compresses ; Gels ; Massage oils ; Ointments, salves, and balms ; Sprays ; Skin care ; Hair care ; Body care ; Spirituality and magic scented candles ; Fresheners and deodorizers ; General cleaners ; Natural pest control ; Balancing energy.

Record details

ISBN: 9780738756875 (paperback)
Physical Description: print
regular print
xvii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications, 2019.
Copyright: ©2019.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part 1. Background information. The history of essential oils -- Essential oil extraction; processes -- Carrier oils -- The importance of scientific names and safety guidelines -- Part 2: How to choose and blend oils for scent. Choosing essential oils be perfume note -- Choosing essential oils by scent group and sun sign -- Perfume blending basics -- Part 3. How to make and use medicinal remedies. Essential oil remedies -- Ailments oils, and treatments -- Part 4: Personal care and well-being. Personal care products -- Aromatherapy and well-being -- The chakras and well-being -- Spiritual and magical uses of essential oils -- Part 5: Using essential oils in the home. Caring for the home -- Balance energy in the home with aromatic Feng Shui -- Part 6: Essential oil profiles -- Part 7: Carrier oils and other ingredients -- Summary -- Appendix: conversions and measurements -- Glossaries.