The Fragrant Mind by Valerie Ann Worwood.

  • The classic encyclopaedia of aromatherapy and essential oils

  • In three parts - see description for more information

  • Valerie Ann Worwood is internationally renowned as one of the worlds leading Aromatherapists

The Fragrant Mind falls into three parts. Part one presents a fascinating background to the subject and explains how essential oils work with the brain.
Part Two shows how essential oils can enhance emotional well-being and promote positive feelings. It also includes a practical A-Z section which advises on a wide range of emotional problems, from stress and depression to moodiness and insomnia. Part Three introduces a whole new concept in aromatherapy - personality enhancement - and explains the particular characteristics of individual essential oils and how they can be matched to human personality types. You can find out for example whether you are a Floral, Herbie, Rootie, Woodie, Fruitie or Seedie type, and create your own tailor-made personality blends. Valerie Ann Worwood is internationally acknowledged as one of the world's leading aromatherapists and is the author of the bestselling The Fragrant Pharmacy, The Fragrant Mind and The Fragrant Heavens. Awarded a Doctorate in 1990, she has served on the executive councils of the International Federation of Aromatherapists and the Aromatherapy Organizations Council, and has initiated research projects into the clinical use of essential oils.

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Good companion to her earlier, general book. Focuses on moods and emotions. More esoteric in some ways. Again, lots of inspiration here, lots of 'recipes'.

Bolam-Peel Adam
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