Over the last decade, aromatherapy has enjoyed enormous popularity. A traditional form of healing that utilizes the natural aromatic properties of plants, its resurgence reflects a growing general trend toward holistic therapies and natural products. No longer solely the domain of professionals, essential oils are now widely available to the home user. The Home Aromatherapy Kit--which contains two essential oils, a ceramic ring for warming the oils on a light bulb, and an attractively illustrated guide--offers everything you need to begin. Julia Lawless explains how the oils work on both our body and our emotions, covering a wide spectrum of everyday illnesses and injuries that can be treated, from burns and bruises to stress related problems. She also looks at the cosmetic properties of the oils, describing how they can be used in beauty treatments, particularly for the skin and hair. Then there is the purely pleasurable side of aromatherapy--the perfumes, air fresheners, bath oils--even aphrodisiacs. The Home Aromatherapy Kit is a perfect introduction--or gift--for anyone interested in holistic treatment and natural beauty products.
