Practical Aromatherapy: How to Use Essential Oils to Restore Health and Vitality (3rd Edition) (Preloved)

Aromatherapy is a fast-growing natural therapy which uses pure distilled essential plant oils to improve the health of body and mind. In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the classic Practical Aromatherapy, leading aromatherapist Shirley Price explains every aspect of this fascinating approach to healing.

Oils can be used in many beneficial ways — inhalation, ingestion, compresses, baths, teas and massage. This book includes a fully illustrated section on aromatherapy massage techniques and shows how to blend pure essential oils to suit different purposes.

Inside you will discover:

• How to use essential oils safely and effectively at home
• The properties and benefits of a wide range of essential oils
• How to blend oils for different therapeutic purposes
• Fully illustrated aromatherapy massage techniques
• How to restore health, vitality and well-being naturally

'This book is an extremely useful reference guide of interest to the layman and also to the more experienced practitioner.' — Here's Health

'A good introduction to the subject.' — Woman's Realm

Shirley Price is a leading aromatherapist who has lectured and taught all over the world, and has developed her own very popular range of oils and natural skincare products.