500 Formulas For Aromatherapy: Mixing Essential Oils for Every Use (Paperback)
June 28, 2009 by Cheryl
Filed under Aromatherapy Book Reviews
From Booklist
Scented oils have been around for centuries, and the Schillers are strong believers in the benefits of using pure essential oils–diluted in a carrier oil, such as sesame–to relieve stress and a myriad of other disorders (communication enhancement and cellulite reduction among them). As Aroma lamps, which disperse the vapors, become readily available in shops, more people may choose to experiment with aromatherapy in their homes. Other uses for these formulas include (more…)
This is the first book I bought when starting to use essential oils. It’s perfect for a beginner! It has more than enough recipes for everyday uses for a person to start out with. Once I started using my oils and the recipes in this book, I began developing a better sense of what I liked and what oils went together better. The only thing it needed is a better list of substitution oils for more expensive ones. GREAT TO OWN if you are just starting out in the wonderful world of aromatherapy!
I purchased this book through another company which sold bottles for my new aromatherapy business. I refer to it with each and every customer who seeks information on my essential oils. I previously only sold perfume oils, but now I’m finding a boom in sales of the “real deal”. I simply use the reference section to ‘cure what ails you’ and let the customer blend their own concoction. So Simple, Its Fantastic! I plan to buy more copies to replace my oil stained, and dog eared one. If you are new to the world of fragrance, Cedarvale has excellent products to use with this book. Peace
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Basic Recipes
If you’re looking for a book of recipes for specific uses and remedies, this is the book for you. It will not teach you about essential oils or provide details about each recipe…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to follow format
The formulas in this book are presented in a straight-forward manner and are grouped according to type (e.g., foot baths, body powders, insect repellents, etc.).
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Please don’t let the other reviewers throw you off
This book is excellent. Sure there are very few substitutions listed for the essential oil receipes, but if you know your essentail oils than it’s great, (or look them up).
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Book!
Not to be contrary or rude, but I’ve noticed that several reviewers have lamented the fact that little information is provided on the properties of the various essential oils…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what you think……………..
This book has 500 formulas, yes. In fact, that’s just about all you’ll get. There are no descriptions of the oils and no substitutions listed if you don’t have one of the oils…
5.0 out of 5 stars
What I Was Looking For!!!
I for one do my homework before I buy a book. What I wanted was a book of recipes for beginners in aromatherapy and that’s what I got.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of Recipes, No Explanations
Wheee. Recipes. And no explanations.Okay, so there are lots of ideas here. Great. A short intro on essential oils and a couple tips.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The title says it all
This book proved to be exactly what the title said. It provided exact, practical formulas for everyday use.
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Excellent Book!
This is an incredible book. The formulas are excellent and there is such an enormous selection to choose from. It takes the guessing work out of blending.
4.0 out of 5 stars
For newcomers a must
When I first started in aromatherapy I was faced with a lot of essential oils and what to do with them. I read many books on the use etc.