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Aromatherapy Books

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy (Paperback)

ISBN: 0931432820 - By Valerie Ann Worwood

The author, a practicing aromatherapist and researcher into the qualities of essential oils, covers a host of subjects varying from a natural first-aid kit, home made cosmetics, through to fragrances for the home and office. A wealth of information in this book, a must for anyone who has even the slightest interest in aromatherapy.

Safety Guidelines

You should not drink any essential oils without first consulting a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. You should not apply any undiluted essential oil, absolutes, CO2s or any other concentrated essences directly onto the surface of your skin.

You should only use essential oils when under the proper supervision of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner if you have a medical condition or you are pregnant or suffering from liver failure, cancer or epilepsy.

Always use a skin patch test when using an essential oil for the first time.

Children: you must exercise extreme care if using essential oils with children. Only the gentlest essential oils and very small quantities. You are strongly advised to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner prior to using essential oils with children.

Please refer to 'Safety Guidelines'