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The heart of aromatherapy : an easy-to-use guide for essential oils / Andrea Butje.

by Butje, Andrea.

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Hay House, Inc., 2017.

Essences and essential oils -- Therapeutic use.

Self-care, Health.

9781401951610 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Aromatherapy : an easy-to-use guide for essential oils

xii, 273 p. ; 23 cm.

"Includes over 100 recipes"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 257) and index.

Introduction -- Essential oils and relaxation -- About essential oils -- Using essential oils safely -- Carriers, carrier oils, and butters -- Essential oil profiles -- Recipes: skin care ; rest and relaxation ; respiration ; digestion ; pain relief ; meditation and contemplation ; natural cleaning.

"In this guide to safe and effective aromatherapy, Aromahead Institute founder Andrea Butje brings 40 essential oils' unique properties to life for easy home usage. Each essential oil profile contains thorough practical information (Latin name, aroma, aromatic note, uses, and safety tips), as well as a "personality" profile to provide a sense of the core spirit, physical, and emotional supportive capabilities. Stories about individual distilleries and tips for buying the safest, most natural forms of the essential oils. Over 100 recipes categorized for skin care, rest and relaxation, respiratory, digestion, pain relief, meditation and contemplation, and natural cleaning. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by safety tips and adjustments to make each recipe kid-friendly. With accessible information and recipes, both budding and experienced aromatherapists alike will be able to create personalized essential oil blends for happier, healthier bodies, minds, and homes"--Provided by publisher.

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