Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils (Paperback)
July 8, 2009 by Cheryl
Filed under Aromatherapy Book Reviews
Review
… an excellent resource for anyone interested in expanding his or her devotional life through the senses. — Spiritualityhealth.comA comprehensive introduction to aromatherapy that also contains a wealth of knowledge for experienced aromatherapy practitioners. — New Age Retailer, October 2000A very thorough informational guide to the spiritual and psychological benefits of essential oils. — Spectrum, May/June 2000A very useful and practical addition for any aromathera (more…)
I love this book. I am a Registered Aromatherapist who prepares blends for physical, mental, and emotional well being. The author writes with such detail that the oils become alive with their own personalities. The beginning is a brief explanation of Aromatherapy, Oriental medicine and Astrology. This is followed by a wonderful Materia Medica with explanations of 37 oils. Each oil is described in two pages which include a brief botanical description, ancient uses, oriental uses of a physical, emotional and spiritual nature, and an astrological description. He gives suggestions for oils along with detailed explanations for nervous tension, overthinking and worry, anxiety and apprehension, poor concentration and memory, lack of confidence and self-esteem, anger and frustration, disempowerment and indecision, depression and negativity, and problems in relating. I refer to this book often.
In my opinion, this is the finest exploration of the emotional uses of essential oils in print today, and I’m delighted it has been reissued. Gabriel’s overview of TCM and how it applies to aromatherapy is thought provoking; but it is in his descriptions of the emotions and of the oils that his work truly shines.
This book is a must have for anyone interested in healing on levels beyond the purely physical.
Having read Gabriel’s articles on how to utilize aromatherapy in concert with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I was thrilled to find he had published this gem of a book. Although its approach works best for those who have studied acupuncture or Chinese herbology, it is also for those with a little familiarity with shiatsu or 5 element theory. He does a good job of explaining 5 element theory for those completely unfamiliar with Chinese medicine, too. The descriptions of essential oils and how they are to be used is most useful for psychoemotional difficulties, but sufficient info on physical uses is included. I highly recommend this book to people with an interest in both aromatherapy and Chinese medicine, though any aromatherapy practitioner will glean new and useful information.
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Great Reference
This book is a great reference and review of the Chinese 5 element system. I am just beginning to study aromatherapy to include it with my massage practice.
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Good Book
I’m not sure this book is quite what I need. I am looking for recipes. This is nice for a brief overview of aromatherapy, but not quite detailed enough.
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something different about essential oils
There are three main sections in this book. The first gives an overview of Traditional Medicine principles.
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Gem of a book
This is one of those rare books that surpassed my expectations. This is not your typical aromatherapy book and this book contains practically no recipes (it has just a few)…
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One of the most unique books on aromatherapy available
This is definitely one of my favorite books on aromatherapy, as it includes not only fairly exhaustive information regarding a variety of essential oils and their effects on mood…
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Well-written
This book was well-written, and gives a nice overview of the Chinese view of the elements and yin and yang.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Aromatherapy
Mr. Mojay does a wonderful job making aromatherapy applicable to Traditional Chinese Medicine. While most people understand that aromatherapy can influence the emotions, most…
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Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit
This book is concise, and offers great information. The format is easy to understand and the illustrations for massage techniques are a bonus!
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inpirational
I first read this book when it was recommended to me by a Massage Intructor,in Australia, who was an inspiration in herself.
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A “must have” book for holistic aromatherapists
Gabriel Mojay’s magnificent book is divided into 3 parts. The first reviews aromatheraphy basics and then succinctly connects this therapy with Yin/Yang of traditional chinese…