Hugendubel.info - Die B2B Online-Buchhandlung 

Merkliste
Die Merkliste ist leer.
Bitte warten - die Druckansicht der Seite wird vorbereitet.
Der Druckdialog öffnet sich, sobald die Seite vollständig geladen wurde.
Sollte die Druckvorschau unvollständig sein, bitte schliessen und "Erneut drucken" wählen.

Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Workbook

TaschenbuchKartoniert, Paperback
256 Seiten
Englisch
Inner Traditions Bear and Companyerschienen am12.11.2020
A classic, practical guide to the history, science, and art of aromatherapy, updated throughout with recent research and developments - Details more than 70 essential oils classified by botanical family, with discussions of their specific actions and energetic and spiritual properties - Provides specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems - Explains techniques for using plant essences for beautifying, cleansing, and healing and addresses the controversy surrounding some methods of application Updated throughout with recent research and the latest developments in the use of essential oils, this 30th-anniversary edition of Marcel Lavabre´s classic Aromatherapy Workbook provides the most comprehensive practical guide to the history, folklore, science, and art of aromatherapy available today. Examining the origins and applications of aromatics, from the mythical Queen of Sheba to René-Maurice Gatefossé, the author traces the medical, alchemical, and spiritual development of this healing art from classical civilizations up to the present. He explains the mysteries of the olfactory system and how this most ancient sensory system affects our moods, our emotions, and our sexuality. Illustrating the biochemistry of essential oils and how they work on the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels, he explores more than 70 essential oils classified by botanical family, with detailed discussions of their specific actions. He shows how to use appropriate plant essences for beautifying, cleansing, and healing the body, as well as in massage, aromatic baths, ritual, and spiritual practice. He also addresses the controversy surrounding different methods of administration and explores in depth the risks, benefits, and safety guidelines for each technique. Addressing the fundamental issues of purity and quality, the author discusses the various methods of extraction in detail and includes a special section devoted to the art of blending. He offers specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems. Lavabre also includes extensive reference tables to provide the reader with concise information on each essential oil and its therapeutic uses. This revised edition offers a perfect step-by-step guide for beginners as well as an ongoing reference for practicing aromatherapists.mehr
Verfügbare Formate
TaschenbuchKartoniert, Paperback
EUR22,00
E-BookEPUB2 - DRM Adobe / Open Ebook FormatE-Book
EUR13,84

Produkt

KlappentextA classic, practical guide to the history, science, and art of aromatherapy, updated throughout with recent research and developments - Details more than 70 essential oils classified by botanical family, with discussions of their specific actions and energetic and spiritual properties - Provides specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems - Explains techniques for using plant essences for beautifying, cleansing, and healing and addresses the controversy surrounding some methods of application Updated throughout with recent research and the latest developments in the use of essential oils, this 30th-anniversary edition of Marcel Lavabre´s classic Aromatherapy Workbook provides the most comprehensive practical guide to the history, folklore, science, and art of aromatherapy available today. Examining the origins and applications of aromatics, from the mythical Queen of Sheba to René-Maurice Gatefossé, the author traces the medical, alchemical, and spiritual development of this healing art from classical civilizations up to the present. He explains the mysteries of the olfactory system and how this most ancient sensory system affects our moods, our emotions, and our sexuality. Illustrating the biochemistry of essential oils and how they work on the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels, he explores more than 70 essential oils classified by botanical family, with detailed discussions of their specific actions. He shows how to use appropriate plant essences for beautifying, cleansing, and healing the body, as well as in massage, aromatic baths, ritual, and spiritual practice. He also addresses the controversy surrounding different methods of administration and explores in depth the risks, benefits, and safety guidelines for each technique. Addressing the fundamental issues of purity and quality, the author discusses the various methods of extraction in detail and includes a special section devoted to the art of blending. He offers specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems. Lavabre also includes extensive reference tables to provide the reader with concise information on each essential oil and its therapeutic uses. This revised edition offers a perfect step-by-step guide for beginners as well as an ongoing reference for practicing aromatherapists.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-1-64411-070-6
ProduktartTaschenbuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2020
Erscheinungsdatum12.11.2020
Seiten256 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 254 mm, Höhe 204 mm, Dicke 17 mm
Gewicht688 g
Artikel-Nr.54034788
Rubriken
GenreMedizin

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
PREFACE TO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION From Aroma-What to Buzzword: The Evolution of Aromatherapy Acknowledgments Introduction ONE Aromatics and Perfumes in History TWO Aromatherapy: A Multilevel Therapy THREE Essential Oils: Extraction and Adulteration FOUR The Chemistry of Essential Oils FIVE Principles of Aromatherapy: How Essential Oils Work SIX Comparative Study of Modes of Administration: Benefits, Risks, Applications, and Contraindications SEVEN The Use of Essential Oils for Health, Beauty, and Well-Being EIGHT Essential Oil Classifications NINE The Essential Oils in Botanical Families TEN Aromatic Choreography: The Art and Science of Aromatic Composition APPENDIX I Essential Oils Reference Table APPENDIX II Aromatherapy Therapeutic Index APPENDIX III Resource Guide Selected Bibliography Index of Essential Oils Indexmehr

Autor

Born in the lavender-growing region of southern France, Marcel Lavabre has been involved in every aspect of aromatherapy for 20 years. A producer of essential oils in France, he supervised production from gathering plants and distilling to bottling and marketing. He is cofounder of the American Aromatherapy Association and now heads Aroma Vera, an essential oils company based in Culver City, California.