The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded: Over 800 Natural, Nontoxic, and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health, Beauty, and Safe Home and Work Environments

by Valerie Ann Worwood

Looking for books on essential oils? Completely updated essential oils  The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy might be the best aromatherapy book available anywhere. And, it just got better! If you liked Modern Essentials, you’ll love this essential oils  The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded is a necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing and lifestyle. This new edition contains more than 800 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments from Valerie Ann Worwood, a consultant and expert on the clinical uses of essential oils internationally. Explore the multitude of benefits of essential oils and  In her clear and positive voice, Worwood provides tools to address a variety of health issues, including specific advice for children, women, men, and seniors. This aromatheraphy book also covers self-defense against microbes and contaminants, emotional challenges, care for the home and workplace, and applications for athletes, dancers, travelers, cooks, gardeners, and animal lovers. Worwood also offers us her expertise in the use of essential oils in beauty and spa treatments, plus profiles of 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more. An essential oils book classic for 25  Since the publication of the first edition of this book 25 years ago, the positive impact of essential oil use has become increasingly recognized, as scientific researchers throughout the world have explored essential oils and their constituents for their unique properties and uses.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Reference, Nature, Self Help, Plants, Textbooks

1467 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2016

About the author

Valerie Ann Worwood is an aromatherapist, a reflexologist, a member of the London and counties society of Physiologists, and as Chairman of Research is an active member of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She runs her own clinic in Romford, England, conducts research on aromatherapy and its effects on endometriosis and infertility, and is a consultant to several natural beauty and health clinics. In addition, she lectures all over the world on the benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils.

Dr. Worwood has long been interested in natural medicines. Her study of essential oils was stimulated by her discovery of just how effective their medicinal qualities are, and this interest has led her to making a full exploration of all their life-enhancing qualities.

Reviews

[Mischenko · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book on essential oils is literally one to keep if you're an essential oil user. It's a perfect go to guide. Great reference. Awesome for beginners. 5*****

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can't buy a more comprehensive book on essential oils than this one. So glad it was updated!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must-have book for anyone who is even slightly interested in Aromatherapy and essential oils. The impeccable writing of this book is easy to follow and there are over 800 amazing recipes for home use. I loved it so much that I knew I wanted to learn more, so ended up enrolling myself in an Aromatherapy course.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really awesome complete guide to EO's. ( Love all the reference charts!) It will no doubt have many dog eared pages over the years :) The only thing I wish it contained was a section of great diffuser blends.

[Bode Cauthon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect tome for beginners when starting their journey with essential oils and aromatherapy. Full of practical advice and information about the chemistry of the oils themselves offers a unique insight into how they are made and why they are priced the way they are.

[Gena Ries · Rating 4 out of 5]

A big book full of lots of information! This is a great reference book for all things essential oils! Worth having it on the shelf if you are an oil user or practitioner.

[Joanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The encyclopedic reference anyone interested in essential oils should own.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for those who are into Essential Oils. I've used many receipts in this book from sore throat to depression and it's been very helpful.

I've new with using essential oils so this was recommended by my sister-in-law who uses this book constantly. I would recommend it. Stop at the book store and look through it to see if it's something that could help or have fun with too.

[AliceinWonderland · Rating 3 out of 5]

- A good overall resource with a lot recipes, but some are quite complex and not useful for a beginner.
- It has a good list of most major essential oils and carrier oils, but it's missing info on which oils could be replacement for others (particularly in her complex recipes).
- Also, it's very text heavy and there are no illustrations, which would have made the book more appealing to read.

[S.rae · Rating 3 out of 5]

ingestion?!?! it saddens me that so many legitimate aromatherapists are jumping on such a dangerous band wagon. regardless, Worwood still gives some great information about usage and is a great resource for those who know EO basics.

[Jacy Buchholz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had to buy this book as it was very informative and had great source of information. I will re-read and go to many specific DIY areas. I'm a beginner in the use and understanding of essential oils and this will be more of a bible/reference guide for me in my journeys .

[Louise Mongeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing resource for the beginner as well as the experienced. She provides tons of information that is organized in such a way as to let the reader easily pick and choose what they would like to focus on.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reference

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book on EO’s. It’s my go to bible! Definitely worth the price to have this informative book!

[Ahtmos Fear · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have finally gone through every single page of this book!!! It is so thorough that it took me over a year to complete it. I don't know that there is another book out there that provides a more comprehensive index of essential oils. Calling it an index truly minimizes the description of this book. It has so many different oil combinations to make bug/pest repellents, tinctures, teas, aromatherapies, topical solutions, perfumes/room fragrances and deodorizers, and so much more. If I'm experiencing any symptom that I can describe, I can use this book to help me figure out which oils are best to alleviate them. I am pretty healthy, so it's not often that I have to pick up the book for that. Most of my inquiries center around my cycle and other feminine issues. However, I do refer to it for aromatherapies, household issues, and just for general knowledge. No matter how much I already knew before purchasing and reading this book, I learn something different each time I pick it up. I will certainly refer to it again and again. And when a new edition is released, I will purchase it and read it through as well.

[Li · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I did not read every word from cover to cover, I read much and some from every section. This is the kind of book that's always at your fingertips, as it needs to be available to consult. Essential oils are magical substances, gifts from nature, that can assist when your body and mind become unbalanced in some way. The charts, the table of contents, the index, and the clear writing style make it easy to find whatever you're looking for as a remedy to your condition.

If you want to get serious about learning the healing properties of essential oils, this is the go-to book.

This is the 25th year revises edition.

[Sandy Wilmering · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully detailed and comprehensive book on essential oils and how to use them in anything and everything, including health issues, aromatherapy, home cleaning products, beauty products, garden and even pet care.

[Heidi Ciravola · Rating 3 out of 5]

I borrowed this from the library to decide if I wanted to purchase it. Not really worth the purchase for me. While it’s a wealth of information I don’t think it’s well laid out. It’s been easier for me to use Pinterest and a FB oils group to get the information I need.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is essential to have in your collection.
I was first introduced to the book while studying esthetics (skin care). It was highly recommended by all of my instructors. It covers everything in an easy to read format. Today, it is still my go-to for reference

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of great tips and blends to help all types of ailments.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be an excellent resource. Lots of information, lots of recipes for oil blends for virtually every condition one can think of.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great blends and information

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well organized and extremely helpful textbook

[Fed · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best essential book I've ever read.

[Cristina]

Probably going to pass on this one.

[Celia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es un libro súper completo, abarca muchísimos temas y maneras de usar los aceites esenciales tanto en humanos como en animales y plantas, me fascinó! 👏🏼

[Akilah Taliaferro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative book on aromatherapy and essentials oils. Genuine reference book. Well researched and well-written.

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource I continually return to when using essential oils.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excessively comprehensive. Covers every malady, which is way beyond my current skill or interest with essential oils