Table of Contents
Disclaimer ix
About the book xi
Introduction xiii
Part 1 The Basics of Essential Oils 1
Brief History of Scents and Use of Healing Plants 3
Essential Oils vs. Fragrance Oils 14
Organic vs. Non-Organic Essential Oils 19
Hydrosols, Resins, Absolutes, and Carrier Oils 24
Extraction of Essential Oils 30
Quality of Essential Oils 37
Basic Chemistry of Essential Oils 48
Species and Chemotypes 55
Endangered Essential Oils 62
Home Distillation of Essential Oils 66
Part 2 Using Essential Oils 75
Cautions and Tips for Using Essential Oils 77
How Essential Oils Work 85
Ways to Use Essential Oils 91
Essential Oils for Body Care 99
Essential Oils for Health 108
Essential Oils for Women 116
Essential Oils for Babies and Children 122
Essential Oils for the Home 127
Essential Oils for Travel 133
Social, Seasonal, and Practical Uses 138
Part 3 Essential Oils Reference Guide 149
Benzoin 153
Bergamot 155
Cedarwood 157
Chamomile (Roman) 159
Cinnamon (Leaf) 161
Clary Sage 163
Clove (Bud) 165
Cypress 167
Dill 169
Eucalyptus (Smithii) 171
Fennel (Sweet) 173
Frankincense 175
Geranium 177
Ginger 179
Grapefruit 181
Helichrysum 183
Jasmine 185
Juniper (Berry) 187
Lavender (True) 189
Lemon 191
Lime 193
Marjoram (Sweet) 195
Melissa 197
Myrrh 199
Myrtle 201
Neroli 203
Orange (Sweet) 205
Patchouli 207
Pepper (Black) 209
Peppermint 211
Petitgrain 213
Pine (Scotch) 215
Rose 217
Rosemary 219
Sandalwood 221
Tea Tree 223
Thyme 225
Vetiver 228
Yarrow 230
Ylang Ylang 232
Bibliography 234
Recommended Resources 238
Index 240