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"Aromatic essential oils have been used for thousands of years as traditional remedies to enchance health and well-being."

This is a good book for info for anyone who wants to know more about essential oils from how they are made to which ones work for certain parts of your lie, like uplifting your mood to immunity boosting to blends. It can be read quickly and definitely used as a resource book!

Thanks to netgalley for the read!

A super handy little book! I only just recently started getting into the essential oil craze so I wasn't sure where to begin but this really helped! Tons of "recipes" for what to mix for what ailment. Loved it'

I'm a huge fan of Dorling Kindersley or DK books from way back to when my son was little.  They produce books with the best pictures and the most fascinating information.  I've never really read an adult DK book before Essential Oils:  All-natural remedies and recipes for your mind, body, and home.  

This book is published in the UK.  What that means is that it is not compliant with what the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) says that oil producers in the USA can claim that an oil does.  That isn't a bad thing though.  The FDA hasn't made any rules about the medical claims of essential oils ever.  Why?  It could be that big pharma in the US doesn't want their profits to be usurped by the alternative health industry.  It could also be that the FDA would be completely overwhelmed by the number of essential oil companies out there.  Most of which aren't producing a quality product.  There are probably only less than a handful that you could trust and even so I would be very careful.  

This is a 257-page book that is chock-full of fabulous information.  It starts out explaining what essential oils are and how they work.  If you're going to use them therapeutically, you should understand that they can be very powerful and can effect people differently.  You should also understand that not all oils are what they are labeled.  Some are cut with chemicals and contain very little actual essential oil.  This is why it's important to know your source.  The book continues on with information on how the oils are extracted and where they come from.  I understood extraction methods but I loved the illustration showing where most of the oils come from all over the world.  

The next section of the book contains 88 profiles of individual essential oils.  I have heard of many of them but there were others that I wasn't familiar with.  The profile describes where the oil is extracted from and some information about the plant in general.  Then the maladies that it's good for and the best way to use the oil to help those maladies.  I like that there are warnings on the oils that might not be good for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman or someone who has seizures.  There is a little picture key at the top of each description that lets you know what the recipes for that oil are.  For example, yarrow has recipes for a massage oil and steam inhalation on the page so the illustration at the top of the page lets me know that.  

The next section is labeled Base Oils but we call them Carrier Oils in the US.  This section explains the (fatty not essential) oils that can be used to dilute the potency of the essential oils.  These are oils like coconut oil, shea butter, almond oil, and cocoa butter.  There are carrier oils that I'd not heard of before and I'm not even sure that they are available in the US but they would be worth looking into.  Some carrier oils have their own healing properties.  Coconut oil is antibacterial so you might want to use it for certain recipes.  

The final sections include information on how to blend for fragrances and beauty as well as recipes for listed medical conditions.  Again, this book isn't FDA-compliant in the US but that doesn't mean that the information isn't good. I made one of the recipes for a medical condition that I was dealing with and it appears to be doing exactly what it's supposed to do.  Plants and oils have been used for centuries to heal.  There is an extensive Glossary and Index to help you find what you're looking for if the Table of Contents doesn't help you.  

I highly recommend purchasing Essential Oils:  All-natural remedies and recipes for your mind, body, and home to keep in your oily arsenal.  It's a fabulous reference tool and I will continue to use it with my essential oils.

Brilliant book. I started learning about essential oils and can't get enough. This book is very practical.

4.5 Stars

I have just recently become aware of the benefits of using essential oils, and while I probably will never use them exclusively to treat my own ailments, there are some interesting ideas and tips in Essential Oils. This book really is a great resource for anyone wanting to understand natural medicine and the different ways that essential oils are used. There are tips for your home, health, beauty, and a very descriptive guide about each plant and oil used in these techniques.

If you are like me and have a super sense of smell, the directions for how to make a diffuser or room spray may be of use to you. It does seem like a healthier alternative to use an essential oil to alter the scent of a room. I love a subtle floral aroma in a room and I am going to give the room spray recipe a try. It is a simple mix of vodka, mineral oil, and an essential oil. Seems fairly simple and might just be my new go-to for a quick room deodorizer.

As with most DK books, the book is packed with all sorts of information and really delves deep into the history and science behind using the oils as a benefit to your mind, body, and soul. Each plant and its oil is discussed in depth and if you are at all curious about what a simple lavender oil can do, you will be very surprised.

The section that appeals to me the most in the book is the beauty section. I have just started trying to make my own bath products to save money, and as a hobby. There are a few recipes for making bath bombs and melts that are simple and relatively inexpensive to make. If those amazing store-bought bath bombs are your thing, you may want to check this book out because I was really surprised to discover the simple ingredients in making them. Baking soda, citric acid and essential oils are really all that is required.

This is a perfect guide for anyone interested in learning about essential oils and how they can be used. The book is easy to follow and you will come away with a wealth of information on this hot trend that has been around for centuries. I look forward to trying a few of them out myself.

This a terrific compilation of knowledge on all things essential oils. It serves as a great intro to oils guide with tons of recipes! I have several friends using them and wanted to know more about them. This book is a fantastic reference guide!!

Esential Oils by DK is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to use oils. The book explains what oils are, how they work, and how they are extracted. The book shares how oils enter the body, how you should store them and different methods of applying them. It list the oils in alphabetical order by the latin name which is very confusing. Otherwise the information on the oils is excellent. I loved the symbols as the top of the pages that were a quick reference on how to use the oil. The treatment chart is an great reference to quickly flip to or to print and keep with your oils. I highly recommend this book; preferable in a paperback form as an excellent resource.

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When I saw this book I knew I wanted to read it. I have a coworker who swear by Essential Oil remedies and I have been wanting to look into them. This was a beautiful book that helped me understand a little more what Essential Oil were and did.

LOVE this book! It's beautifully designed and the recipes and easy to read information is great! I've been using essential oils for a couple of years now and can't wait to try more of these recipes!

This is the type of resource that I would love to have in my personal and professional libraries. The subject matter is both relevant and beneficial. In truth, more and more families and friends in my circle are venturing into the use of essential oils to address health issues.
Unfortunately, I am unable to submit a full review at this time, as I was unsuccessful in my attempts to access this title. I have added it to my "to read" file.

This is an excellent reference guide to essential oils with plenty of details and pictures. Included are recipes to make many natural cleaning and beauty supplies. A must have for anyone who wants to know about essential oils.

DK produces some of the best, most beautiful and most fascinating nonfiction on the market. From their Eyewitness series for kid, to their travel guides to books like this one. Readers will learn the basics, what an essential oil is, how it is extracted and how it can be used to improve quality of life. Some readers may be interested in the information about chakras and such, but I was fascinated with the oils themselves and what they can do. From helping wipe away a stressful day, ridding oneself of a headache, inducing sleep and even bolstering confidence, this is a fascinating book, even if all you do is read and look at the gorgeous photos

Valuable information. Beautifully illustrated.....

A protected pdf is not readable on a kindle device until it's published, it's a glitch in the Amazon system so I wasn't able to read this. Sorry.