Encyclopedia of Essential Oils

The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils In Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health, and Well Being

By Julia Lawless | Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser

About the book

\"At last a clear and systematic distillation of useful information about a truly comprehensive spectrum of essential oils and absolutes.\" --John Steele, American Aromatherapy Association

The definitive AZ reference guide to essential aromatherapy oils. Aromatherapy expert Julia Lawless shares her extensive knowledge in this detailed and systematic survey of more than 190 essential aromatherapy oils. From commonly used oils such as lavender, frankincense, ylang ylang, and tea tree oils to the more obscure oils including deertounge, oakmoss, cananga, and angelica, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils offers a wide variety of uses and cures for everything from wrinkles to kidney stones.

The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils gives detailed information on the most commonly available and widely used flower oils and aromatics 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


This easy-to-use volume lets you access essential information in a variety of ways with a Therapeutic Index, a Botanical Index, and Botanical Classifications, plus safety information.

Editions of Encyclopedia of Essential Oils

Paperback
ISBN 9781573246149

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\"At last a clear and systematic distillation of useful information about a truly comprehensive spectrum of essential oils and absolutes.\" --John Steele, American Aromatherapy Association

The definitive AZ reference guide to essential aromatherapy oils. Aromatherapy expert Julia Lawless shares her extensive knowledge in this detailed and systematic survey of more than 190 essential aromatherapy oils. From commonly used oils such as lavender, frankincense, ylang ylang, and tea tree oils to the more obscure oils including deertounge, oakmoss, cananga, and angelica, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils offers a wide variety of uses and cures for everything from wrinkles to kidney stones.

The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils gives detailed information on the most commonly available and widely used flower oils and aromatics 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


This easy-to-use volume lets you access essential information in a variety of ways with a Therapeutic Index, a Botanical Index, and Botanical Classifications, plus safety information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Encyclopedia of Essential Oils about?

\"At last a clear and systematic distillation of useful information about a truly comprehensive spectrum of essential oils and absolutes.\" --John Steele, American Aromatherapy Association

The definitive AZ reference guide to essential aromatherapy oils. Aromatherapy expert Julia Lawless shares her extensive knowledge in this detailed and systematic survey of more than 190 essential aromatherapy oils. From commonly used oils such as lavender, frankincense, ylang ylang, and tea tree oils to the more obscure oils including deertounge, oakmoss, cananga, and angelica, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils offers a wide variety of uses and cures for everything from wrinkles to kidney stones.

The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils gives detailed information on the most commonly available and widely used flower oils and aromatics 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


This easy-to-use volume lets you access essential information in a variety of ways with a Therapeutic Index, a Botanical Index, and Botanical Classifications, plus safety information.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Encyclopedia of Essential Oils?

Health, Relationships and Personal development > Mind, body, spirit > Complementary therapies, healing and health

Where can I read a sample of Encyclopedia of Essential Oils?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781573246149

How long is Encyclopedia of Essential Oils and how many pages does it have?

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils has 224 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Encyclopedia of Essential Oils?

Julia Lawless

Who is the Publisher of the book Encyclopedia of Essential Oils?

Red Wheel Weiser

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils is available as paperback(ISBN 9781573246149)

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