Essential Oils for Beginners

“For thousands of years, people have been using essential oils to enhance physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.”

“Only recently has science begun to discover how these volatile aromatic liquids and the precious chemical compounds they contain work to affect both body and mind. Perhaps you are interested in using these delightfully scented oils primarily for aromatherapy, or maybe you want to learn how to create a wide variety of therapeutic products and solutions for enhancing beauty the natural way.”

“Within these pages, you’ll find a wealth of valuable information about the world’s best-loved essential oils, along with more than a hundred tips for using them with confidence. Each essential oil described in this book may be used for a variety of purposes. For example, pure peppermint essential oil is well known for its ability to soothe digestive discomfort, relieve inflammation and pain caused by arthritic conditions, and give a fresh flavor to a variety of products, ranging from candy to toothpaste.”

“This book is a comprehensive resource you can refer to whether you need a natural remedy for treating a headache or soothing cold symptoms, or even for helping minor wounds heal rapidly. Sourced from plants, healthy for our planet, and naturally effective, essential oils are versatile and convenient. By choosing to use these fragrant gifts from nature’s abundant apothecary to replace chemical-based products whenever possible, you open yourself, your family, and even companion animals up to total well-being.”

CONTENTS
Introduction

Part1 – Fundamentals of Essential Oils

Chapter One: Essential Oils and How They Work”3
– What Is an Essential Oil?”3
– A Brief History”4
– The Power of Essential Oils”7
– What Is Aromatherapy? “11
Chapter Two: Acquiring, Storing, and Using Essential Oils”15
– How Are Essential Oils Produced? “15
– All Essential Oils Are Not Created Equal”18Buying and Storing Essential Oils”19
– Safety Tips and Precautions”21
– Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Essential Oils”23
Chapter Three: Blending Essential Oils”25
– How to Blend”25
– Carrier Oils”27
– Ten Blending Tips and Precautions”28
– How to Use Essential Oils”29
– Choosing an Application Method”29
– Ten Tools to Get You Started”33

Part2 – Oils, Recipes, and Remedies

Chapter Four: Nature’s Apothecary”37
Chapter Five: Essential Oils for Ailments”151
– Baby Care”151
– Cold and Flu”153
– Cuts, Burns, and Bruises”156
– Dry, Itchy, or Sunburned Skin”159
– Foot Care”161Headaches”163
– Liver Cleanse”167
– Muscle Pain”168
– Upset Stomach”171
Chapter Six: Essential Oils for Enhanced Well-Being”175
– Calm”175
– Depression”178
– Moodiness”181
– Stress”183
– Uplifting”186
Chapter Seven: Cosmetic Uses of Essential Oils”189
– Deodorant”189
– Hair”192Skin”195
– Soap”202
Chapter Eight: Essential Oils for Home and Garden”205
– Air Fresheners”205
– Bug Repellent”209
– Candles”210
– Cleaning Supplies”213
– Pet Products”217

Conclusion”220
Glossary”221