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association with AMAZON.COM, the world's largest bookstore, Nature's Gift
is pleased to offer the following selection of Aromatherapy books.
Please Note: There are several books that I strongly recommend that
are NOT available through Amazon. For information on them, please go to
our "Special Books" page.
My book!The publisher was supposed to get it to me before it went to Amazon. If I had it in stock, it would have the dedication (which the publisher omitted) and maybe an autograph. But if you really can't wait... please order from Amazon at this link. |
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HOLISTIC AROMATHERAPY FOR ANIMALS. This is the ONLY book that I recommend for treating our fur family. Kristen is an old friend and an extremely knowledgeable aromatherapist. I value her stress on safety as well as effective treatment. I refer to her work often in treating my aging animals. |
Clinical AromatherapyDr. Jane Buckle (PhD) has been one of my mentors since the day we met years ago. We recommend her Foundations in Clinical Aromatherapy home study course, we supply the essential oils for both the Clinical Course and the first module of her face to face Clinical Aromatherapy course. For those not at this time ready to enroll in a formal course, I highly recommend the second edition of Jane's book. (The first edition was aimed strictly at nurses, and is out of print. I wish the publisher would reprint it, since it really had a different focus.) The author presents firmly documented research on the practical therapeutic uses of essential oils in a clinical setting. An invaluable guide both to the home user and to the professional, bringing the healing art and science of aromatherapy into a clinical setting.
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HYDROSOLS; THE NEXT AROMATHERAPY Suzanne has taken the use of my beloved hydrosols far beyond skincare and room scenting and shows how they may be used for true aromatherapy healing. This book is bound to be controversial, Suzanne has broken many of the "conventional" recommendations by using the hydrosols internally in detailed courses of treatment. Wonderful ideas of combinations of hydrosols, for external or internal use in ways that were new to me.
Suzanne offers monographs on monographs on 67 (!) hydrosols, information on their production, and, more important, their energetic, physical and emotional uses. Information on proper use and storage, a chapter of recipes for both health and
well being as well as a section of just for fun recipes for skincare, and culinary uses.... the book is a long awaited treasure!
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Aromatherapy for Vibrant Health & Beauty a Practical A to Z Reference to Aromatherapy Treatments for Health, Skin,
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| Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit : A Guide to Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance Through Essential Oils; Gabriel Mojay; Paperback; $15.96;One of my favorites! But before ordering from Amazon, check our SPECIAL BOOKS PAGE for the first edition at a reduced price. | |
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Natural Baby Care - Colleen is an old friend, and has written a wonderful
book about the safe use of natural aromatics for your baby or toddler.
My daughter's in law each received a copy of this when they were pregnant, as well, of course, as our Happy Baby products when the wee ones were borne. This is the first book I found about using the oils I love with babies and toddlers. There are others that are far more complex, but this remains my favorite simple introduction. Instead of surrounding your newborn with synthetic chemicals, learn how to care for them with your own simple natural products. |
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| MAKING AROMATHERAPY CREAMS AND LOTIONS At long last, THE guide to true, healing skincare. Donna Maria's years of experience creating nourishing skincare products that delight the spirit are a guide to all of us who love the aromatic extracts known as essential oils. The first book I've seen that encourages the user to indulge in the truly exquisite aromatics. The book is a delight...great information on choosing the appropriate aromatic solution for your skin, and recipes that make creating these fragrant goodies possible for all of us. Start with her "aromatic alchemy" section near the front of the book...find the aromatic blend that suits your skin type...then experiment with simple recipes for creams to nourish your skin. Scent blending suggestions for "exquisite aromatics"...the rare and precious absolutes and oils are included...where just a drop or two in a blend can make a powerful difference. Recommended hydrosols for different skin types and problems. Natural scrubs and exfoliators from your pantry. Who can resist trying recipes like "Heaven Must Be Like This" (an after bath lotion for dry skin) or "the Velveteen Habit" (a soother for dry skin.) Think your face need alpha hydroxy acids for rejuvenation? Donna Maria provides them with fresh fruit facials....a Tomato TuneUp for oily skin, "Honey Apricot Body Brulee to pamper your whole body far better than any commercial spa product can. I've just touched the surface...this book is a must have for anyone interested in natural skincare. (The fact that she recommends so many of the products we've carried for years...the CO2 extracts, the hydrosols, the rare and precious oils...that's a bonus!)
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Releasing Aphroditeby Elisabeth Millar. Releasing Aphrodite is the ultimate Aromatherapy Aphrodisiac. Ms Millar first sets the scene for seduction with a wide range of romantic and sensual blends for the aroma lamp in a chapter called "Stimulating Desire". Then she includes a very simple four step massage blend. Her description is far too steamy for my monitor, so you must have the book to read it yourself. A brief section of aromatic baths "In the Afterglow" finishes this section. Later in the book she provides suggestions and formulas for "Living as Lovers" - room fragrances, body oils and bath blends to enhance and encourage true intimacy as well as sensuality. The book is charming, and a delightful suggestion for Valentine's Day.
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| Advanced Aromatherapy : The Science of Essential Oil Therapy by Kurt Schnaubelt: Paperback; 160 pages $13.56 Excellent guide for the advanced student. Not a "Beginner Book" but a great addition for the serious student. | |
Essential Oil Safety Guide : A Guide for Healthcare Professionalsby Robert Tisserand Hardcover. Publication Date May, 1995.
A "Must have" for anyone using the oils on others.
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Aromatheraphy
: Scent and Psyche : Using Essential Oils for Physical and Emotional
Well-Being; Kate Damian, Peter Damian; Paperback; $15.26
Aromatherapy
(Naturally Better); Anna Selby, Peter Albright; Hardcover; $11.65
Aromatherapy
: The Complete Guide to Plant and Flower Essences for Health and Beauty;
Daniele Ryman; Paperback; $10.75;
Aromatherapy
for Common Ailments (Gaia Series); Shirley Price; Paperback; $12.55
Aromatherapy
for Scentual Awareness : Care for the Body and Mind With Nature's Essential
Oils; Karen Day, et al; Paperback; $12.60; Descriptive information available.
Aromatherapy
for Women : A Practical Guide to Essential Oils for Health and Beauty;
Maggie Tisserand; Paperback; $8.05;
Aromatherapy
Oils : A Complete Guide; David Schiller, et al; Paperback; $13.45;
Descriptive information available.
The
Aromatherapy Workbook; Marcel Lavabre; Paperback; $11.65
The
Art of Aromatherapy : A Guide to Using Essential Oils for Health and
Relaxation; Pamela Allardice; Hardcover; $7.99
The
Art of Aromatherapy : The Healing and Beautifying Properties of the
Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs; Robert Tisserand; Paperback; $11.65
The
Art of Sensual Aromatherapy : A Lover's Guide to Using Aromatic Oils
and Essences; Sakina Bowhay, Nitya Lacroix; Paperback; $17.06.
Shirley Price's Aromatherapy Workbook; Shirley
Price; Paperback; $15.30
Veterinary
Aromatherapy ; Nelly Grosjean; Paperback; $12.76
The
Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy ; Valerie Ann Worwood;
Paperback; $17.06;
The
Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils : The Complete Guide to the Use of
Aromatics in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well-Being; Julia Lawless;
Paperback; $13.45
Review courtesy of:
Sherill Howard Pociecha,
Dyndelf Aromatics
Wroclaw, Poland
hopo@ii.uni.wroc.pl
carefully selected pure natural essential oils
Complete
Aromatherapy Handbook : : Essential Oils for Radiant Health ;by P.
Ebenhoch , G. Hartmann (Illustrator) , Susanne Fischer-Rizzi Paperback,:
$15.26
"The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy"; Christine
Wildwood, Chrissie Wildwood; Paperback; $22.46;
Essence of Love : Fragrance, Aphrodisiacs, and
Aromatherapy for Lovers; Maggie Tisserand; Paperback; $9.90;
Essential Aromatherapy : A Pocket Guide to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy;
Valerie Worwood, Susan Worwood; Paperback; $11.65;
The
Essential Oils Book : Creating Personal Blends for Mind & Body;
Colleen Dodt; Paperback; $11.65; If you are new to aromatherapy, start with this one!
The Fragrant Mind : Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood, and Emotion;
Valerie Ann Worwood; Paperback; $17.96;
The
World of Aromatherapy : An Anthology of Aromatic History, Ideas, Concepts
and Case Histories; Naha Women of Aromatherapy, et al; Paperback; $15.26
;Essential
Oil Safety Guide : A Guide for Healthcare Professionals by Robert Tisserand
;Hardcover List: $42.00
The
Practice of Aromatherapy : A Classic Compendium of Plant Medicines and
Their Healing Properties ;by Robert Tisserand (Editor) , Jean Valnet;Paperback,
$13.45
Aromatherapy Massage
Pocket
Massage for Stress Relief; Clare Maxwell-Hudson; Hardcover; $8.95;
Clare Maxwell-Hudson's Aromatherapy Massage;
Clare Maxwell-Hudson; Hardcover; $17.96;
Magical Uses
Magical
Aromatherapy : The Power of Scent (Llewellyn's New Age Series); Scott
Cunningham; Paperback
The
Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews Scott Cunningham; Paperback;
11.65
The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes; by Richard Miller, paperback
10.36
The
Essence of Magic : Tarot, Ritual and Aromatherapy; Mary K. Greer; Paperback;
$11.00
(review courtesy of Lea McAndrews 
who uses numerology and tarot to guide her clients toward personal transformation)
Scented Crafts. (added by request;-)
Aromatics
: Potpourris, Oils, and Scented Delights to Enhance Your Home and Heal
Your Spirits; Simon Wheeler, Angela Flanders; Hardcover; $22.50;
Potpourri,
Incense, and Other Fragrant Concoctions by Ann Tucker Fettner Paperback;
5.35;
Herbal
Treasures : Inspiring Month-By-Month Projects for Gardening, Cooking, and
Crafts, by Phyllis V. Shaudys
Herbal
Pleasures:Cooking & Crafts/How to Use Herbs in the Home, With over
120 Original Recipes, Decorations, Gifts and Bathtime Preparations by Katherine
Richmond
Soap Making
A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients by Ruth Winter
List: $15.00 Our Price: $12.00 You Save: $3.00 (20%) Paperback, 410 pages
Publication date: October 1, 1994 4Th/update Edition .
NEW The Handmade Soap Book
by Melinda Coss, Emma Peios (Photographer) List Price: $22.95
Our Price: $16.07, You Save: $6.88 (30%) Hardcover - 80 pages. Full of creative ideas and suggestions!
NEW Soothing Soaps : For Healthy Skin by Sandy Maine The
author's second book, this one deals specifically with "Melt & Pour"
glycerine soap. I hadn't realized it was possible to add so many healing
ingredients to Melt & Pour. Paperback, 96 pages. $8.76
NEW The Soapmaker's Companion : A Comprehensive Guide With
Recipes, Techniques & Know-How, by Susan Miller Cavitch. The author's
second book, her "Big Book of Soapmaking." Oversized Paperback. This is the most informative single volume I've seen.
NEW Milk-Based Soaps: Making Natural, Skin-Nourishing Soap,
by Casey Makela. Interesting introduction to this very specialized method of making foolproof milk soaps.
Soap
: Making It, Enjoying It, by Ann Bramson (This was my first soapmaking
book; I chose on the basis of price, and didn't regret it. Please note
that most of the recipes here call for tallow or lard, this is not a book
for you if you want only vegan soaps.)
The
Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps, by Susan Miller
Cavitch. (An excellent beginners book, clear, step-by-step instructions
for making basic soap recipes, as well as customizing soaps and troubleshooting)An
excellent beginners book, clear, step-by-step instructions for making basic
soap recipes, as well as customizing soaps and troubleshooting
The
Complete Soapmaker : Tips, Techniques, & Recipes for Luxurious Handmade
Soaps by Norma Coney (Not the first book to buy... Cavitch or Bramson offer
more for the beginner, altho Coney does good explanations of how to create
clear (glycerin) soaps and of rebatching (milling), as well as some different
suggestions on ingredient blends.
Natural
Beauty at Home : More Than 200 Easy-To-Use Recipes for Body, Bath, and
Hair.by Janice Cox
The
Soap Book : Simple Herbal Recipes, Sandy Maine. (Sandy Maine is an American
success story, a woman who turned a craft she loved into a successful business.
In this book she shares some recipes, tips, and how-to's. Not, necessarily,
the best book for the beginner, but a wonderful addition for the experienced
soaper.
Art
of Soapmaking, by Merilyn Mohr
Soaps,
Shampoos & Other Suds : Make Beautiful Gifts to Give (Or Keep) (Gifts
from the Home)by Kelly Reno(Really, you don't want to buy this...if you
are looking for recipes to grate up Ivory soap and add scent, email me,
I'll tell you how for less than the cost of the book!
Making
Potpourri, Colognes, and Soaps : 102 Natural Recipes by David A. Webb(sorry,
I don't have any info on this one.)
Soap
Recipes : Seventy Tried-And-True Ways to Make Modern Soap With Herbs, Beeswax
and Vegetable Oils by Elaine C. White and James Tollett (Illustrator) [This
book is far too expensive for its size; and Amazon doesn't discount it...but
if you are a soapmaker wannabee this is THE beginner book. It's the only
book I've seen that gives 1 pound recipes, so that if things go wrong,
I've not wasted a lot of costly ingredients.
Women's Health Issues (by request!)
Screaming
to Be Heard : Hormonal Connections Women Suspect...and Doctors Ignore
by Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD.Hardcover only, $24.95, w/ 10% Amazon discount.