Encyclopedia of Essential Oils

Aromatherapy expert Julia Lawless shares her extensive knowledge in this detailed and systematic survey of over 190 aromatherapy oils. Using a comprehensive A to Z presentation, detailed information on the most commonly available and widely used flower oils is given, including:

• the exact origins, synonyms and related plants
• methods of extraction
• the herbal/folk tradition for each plant
• the uses of each plant
• aromatherapy applications
• home and commercial uses
• safety information