Reference Guide for Essential Oils 2012 Soft Cover

"This new edition of the Reference Guide for Essential Oils brings together the beauty of one of nature's most exquisite gifts, along with what scientific research has discovered about them, in an exciting new format! This book's unique color-coded system makes it simple for anyone to quickly find- and confidently use-recommended essential oils, oil blends, and essential oil-inspired supplements for hundreds of different health and wellness conditions. Additionally, hundreds of footnotes throughout this book lead to summaries and references for more than 300 published research studies on essential oils and essential oil constituents. These unique features-along with detailed information on over 100 essential oils and 150 commercially-available oil blends, supplements, and personal care products-make this the perfect book for both seasoned oilers and those just beginning their journey into the fascinating world of nature's essential oils! Essential oils- the volatile aromatic liquids create by plants to help them maintain their own health and vitality- have been used by mankind for thousands of year to help enhance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Science has only recently begun to unravel these precious liquids, and the chemical constituents they contain, can work to affect the body and mind."