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Essential Oils for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Review: Exactly What I Wanted! - I am fairly novice when it comes to essential oils but I've been pounding away at my keyboard researching the different properties of essential oils for over a month now. I finally decided that it would be best to break down and just buy a book... I didn't want a book that was know-it-all and was going to tell me what to do with them, how to blend them and everything else, I wanted a book that would allow me to discover their individual properties alone. And I'm happy to report that this book does exactly that! Yes, there are some general guidelines, blend suggestions, recipes, etc., but what I wanted was info on each EO's individual properties. This book has around 65 of the more common EOs with a breakdown of: Description, Origin, Properties, Application, Primary Uses, Blends and Safe Use. For a beginner book this is spot on and just what I had in mind while looking for a book of this nature. There is also plenty of room for me to add notes onto the information shared in this book. I think this will be my go to guide until I'm ready to graduate to something more intense, like Modern Essentials *5th Ed. I gave Essential Oils for Beginners a 5 star rating- And, overall, I recommend it as a great beginners guide with a completely functional layout and index. But if you're on the fence here are some of my critiques: Safety: -Pregnancy: It definitely covers that a pregnant woman should talk to their primary care giver before using any EOs but it doesn't spell out emmenagogue (menstruation inducing) properties in the Safe Use section of each EO or clearly state that an EO is safe for pregnancy. (Emmenagogue is however listed in the general Properties, so the info wasn't omitted completely.) -Ingestion: While it does explain that only certain oils should be ingested and that they need to be 100% therapeutic grade, it doesn't always spell out if an EO is safe for ingestion. I would have appreciated if it specifically stated if each EO is okay to ingest or that it's recommended for external use only. Essential Oil Coverage: -Oil Selection: Some EOs didn't make the cut- Sweet Marjoram, Star Anise and Oregano were some that I thought should have been chosen over some other, much more expensive and lesser known EOs like Hyssop and Spikenard. -Limited Species: The book mentions but fails to explore multiples species of plants commonly used to make EOs, (like Eucalyptus globulus vs. radiata.) The book only describes one instead of comparing and contrasting the different properties of each. I forgive this completely because it is a beginner book, and I know that is getting pretty technical, however, it is noteworthy. If you're looking for something a little more in depth this book may be a bit below your radar. Review: Is aromatherapy for you? This is a helpful guide with more info than you can possibly need! - I wanted to get started in aromatherapy, and the books at the library were dated and seemed unprofessional. I wanted a concise guide that explains how it works, and how to use the oils, but that I could refer to when I buy different oils. This is perfect. It starts with the basics of how and why and also how best to use the oils. This is invaluable because it gave warnings but also offered usage ideas I would have never thought of. Most surprising was that some oils can interfere with prescription medicines and help is given to avoid that. The number of oils it covers is endless, I only marked about ten I want to try. But with those, I have plenty of information on how best to use them and what NOT to do. I have heard so many promises of aromatherapy for health improvement that I really wanted to see if they'd work for me. For example, Dr. Oz reported in a recent O magazine that Lavender oil helps with sleep apnea. Pretty bold statement, so I did the research with this book and indeed, bought the oil (here on desertcart). I am enjoying trying it in varying ways. It also discusses helpful blends for stress, etc. I haven't tried that yet but some look promising. I used to think aromatherapy was too new age for me, but the realization that the pharmaceutical industry is really quite new and for milleniums, people used these healthful oils for health. I'd like to cut out some of my medications (namely Ambien) and go more natural. I'll post an update to this review if I have any spectacular results or detrimental problems. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #554,930 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #59 in Aromatherapy (Books) #982 in Herbal Remedies (Books) #1,016 in Healing | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,340 Reviews | ## Images ![Essential Oils for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with Essential Oils and Aromatherapy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810pNdm7ldL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly What I Wanted! *by A***R on January 18, 2014* I am fairly novice when it comes to essential oils but I've been pounding away at my keyboard researching the different properties of essential oils for over a month now. I finally decided that it would be best to break down and just buy a book... I didn't want a book that was know-it-all and was going to tell me what to do with them, how to blend them and everything else, I wanted a book that would allow me to discover their individual properties alone. And I'm happy to report that this book does exactly that! Yes, there are some general guidelines, blend suggestions, recipes, etc., but what I wanted was info on each EO's individual properties. This book has around 65 of the more common EOs with a breakdown of: Description, Origin, Properties, Application, Primary Uses, Blends and Safe Use. For a beginner book this is spot on and just what I had in mind while looking for a book of this nature. There is also plenty of room for me to add notes onto the information shared in this book. I think this will be my go to guide until I'm ready to graduate to something more intense, like Modern Essentials *5th Ed. I gave Essential Oils for Beginners a 5 star rating- And, overall, I recommend it as a great beginners guide with a completely functional layout and index. But if you're on the fence here are some of my critiques: Safety: -Pregnancy: It definitely covers that a pregnant woman should talk to their primary care giver before using any EOs but it doesn't spell out emmenagogue (menstruation inducing) properties in the Safe Use section of each EO or clearly state that an EO is safe for pregnancy. (Emmenagogue is however listed in the general Properties, so the info wasn't omitted completely.) -Ingestion: While it does explain that only certain oils should be ingested and that they need to be 100% therapeutic grade, it doesn't always spell out if an EO is safe for ingestion. I would have appreciated if it specifically stated if each EO is okay to ingest or that it's recommended for external use only. Essential Oil Coverage: -Oil Selection: Some EOs didn't make the cut- Sweet Marjoram, Star Anise and Oregano were some that I thought should have been chosen over some other, much more expensive and lesser known EOs like Hyssop and Spikenard. -Limited Species: The book mentions but fails to explore multiples species of plants commonly used to make EOs, (like Eucalyptus globulus vs. radiata.) The book only describes one instead of comparing and contrasting the different properties of each. I forgive this completely because it is a beginner book, and I know that is getting pretty technical, however, it is noteworthy. If you're looking for something a little more in depth this book may be a bit below your radar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is aromatherapy for you? This is a helpful guide with more info than you can possibly need! *by C***R on April 5, 2014* I wanted to get started in aromatherapy, and the books at the library were dated and seemed unprofessional. I wanted a concise guide that explains how it works, and how to use the oils, but that I could refer to when I buy different oils. This is perfect. It starts with the basics of how and why and also how best to use the oils. This is invaluable because it gave warnings but also offered usage ideas I would have never thought of. Most surprising was that some oils can interfere with prescription medicines and help is given to avoid that. The number of oils it covers is endless, I only marked about ten I want to try. But with those, I have plenty of information on how best to use them and what NOT to do. I have heard so many promises of aromatherapy for health improvement that I really wanted to see if they'd work for me. For example, Dr. Oz reported in a recent O magazine that Lavender oil helps with sleep apnea. Pretty bold statement, so I did the research with this book and indeed, bought the oil (here on Amazon). I am enjoying trying it in varying ways. It also discusses helpful blends for stress, etc. I haven't tried that yet but some look promising. I used to think aromatherapy was too new age for me, but the realization that the pharmaceutical industry is really quite new and for milleniums, people used these healthful oils for health. I'd like to cut out some of my medications (namely Ambien) and go more natural. I'll post an update to this review if I have any spectacular results or detrimental problems. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The power of oils in our everyday life.. *by M***E on October 19, 2013* A resourceful guide detailing the efficacy of oils for aromatherapeutic, medicinal and practical purposes. The book offers great descriptions with an unlimited number of applications to benefit the human body, mind & spirit as well as our surrounding environments. There is a great section detailing the history and origins of essential oils from the beginning of civilization to its' integral usage in medicine and scientific advancement in our modern lives. This section of the book also touches upon oils' historical significance in religious ceremonies and traditions in a wide range of cultures from every corner of the globe. With biblical references as evidence, the use of oil has been a fundamental aspect in many societies and has been fundamental to the building blocks of global progression - from social, scientific and medicinal vantage points. The many benefits from using oils is described in an expansive "recipe" section with details on how to use the oils to promote physical and mental health, emotional well being and spiritual balance. These wide ranges of methods include uses in cosmetics and in the home/garden too. The section detailing the acquiring and storing of essential oils and oil blends might lean to the side of overly scientific for some, but is nonetheless a very interesting process to read about and, generally speaking, this book offers relatively simple ways to enjoy all the benefits that oils have to offer. There is also a glossary for those who need help keeping up with the scientific terminology. All in all, this is an informative and enlightening introduction for those who have an interest in incorporating natural oils into their lives. 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