Review
From the author of Practical Aromatherapy, here is another book on home treatments. It is well illustrated with diagrams and photographs of charts, massage positions, and herbs themselves. These charts can help you define your ailment and then tell you which therapy would work best for you. This is an invaluable home reference book for practising teachers and beauty therapists, or for anyone simply interested in this ancient system of knowledge in the maintenance of daily good health. It is full of helpful tips telling you what each herb does, the ingredients for each treatment and why aromatherapy can work for you. There is a list of ailments at the back of this book, with cures, massages, bathing systems and also diet changes. Additionally there are lists of addresses and warnings of herbs not to use without consulting your aromatherapist. A comprehensive and attractively packaged guide to an increasingly popular form of alternative medicine. (Kirkus UK) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

A GAIA ORIGINAL
Aromatherapy oils have been used since ancient times to cleanse the body, strengthen the immune system, and release tension. Extracted from the petals, leaves, roots, and resins of plants, these essential oils can provide a lovely and effective scented therapy used in massage, baths, compresses, inhalations, room fresheners, shampoos, and body lotions.

With step-by-step instructions and beautiful color photographs. Aromatherapy for Common Ailments shows how to apply twelve of the most versatile essential oils to treat more than forty common health problems, including:

headaches
high blood pressure
colds and flu
indigestion
varicose veins
hair loss
menstrual pain
acne
insomnia
fatigue

An ideal companion volume to Massage for Common Ailments and Yoga for Common Ailments, this first-of-its-kind guide shows how easy and delightful it is to treat yourself to the art of natural healing and relaxation.