Health and Beauty Through Aromatherapy

Contents: Introduction. 1. What is aromatherapy? 2. The history of aromatherapy. 3. Essential oils. 4. Extraction. 5. A variety of uses. 6. Methods of use. 7. Basic principles. 8. Therapeutic role. 9. Understanding the skin. 10. Skin problems. 11. Hair care. Appendices: 1. A few self-help tips. 2. Chakras – the divine faculties and etheric healing. 3. Aromatic oils and their therapeutic reference. Glossary.

"Aromatherapy has been used with near miraculous results since ancient times to heal both the body and the mind by the application of essential oils or the prana (life force) distilled from plants such as basil, eucalyptus, lavender, jasmine etc. Closely linked to the science of Ayurveda, it offers a pure and natural alternative to modern medicine and synthetic cosmetics with few hazardous side-effects.

This book is a complete guide to aromatherapy. It lists various oils, their uses and their medical application for ailments ranging from diabetes and arthritis to insomnia and depression. It also offers a beauty regimen and tips for dealing with problems such as cellulitis, pimples, ageing skin and falling hair."