Essential Oils Made Simple

"This solidly scientific book is anchored in scripture and easy to understand, It will give you an appreciation of both the scientific and spiritual bases of healing by prayer and anointing with oils."--Publisher description.

THIS GUIDE will give you an insider's look at the chemistry of essential oils. You'll discover why the chemical components of essential oils produce the extraordinary benefits essential oils are renowned for. From treating infectious disease, to alleviating depression and anxiety, you'll understand why the chemical components of essential oils makes them work so effectively to elieve a wide variety of physical health and psycho-emotional issues. You'll find out about important research being done using essential oils, including for two of the most important modern-day health issues - Infectious Disease and Opioid Addiction. Learn about: How to differentiate each of the 12 Chemical Families. Understand the language and code of chemistry in practice. Studies showing effectiveness using essential oils for a variety of health concerns. Research on Chemical components of essential oils. Plant Identification and How to Select Essential Oils to get results. The Twelve (12) Chemical Families and their Specific properties, actions and effects, i.e. hormone balance, depression, anxiety, sleep, mood, weight loss, infections, autoimmunity and more. Identify the Archetypes and Powers for each Chemical Family - makes learning the chemical families more fun and easy to remember. Pure essential oils in each family. Any cautions for each chemical family. ABOUT KG STILES WITH MORE THAN FOUR DECADES of training and experience as a professional holistic health practitioner, KG has helped tens of thousands of people from all walks of life overcome health challenges and realize their goals and dreams.KG has worked with many celebrities and has been referred to as the, "Aromatherapist to the Stars!" Her clients have included entrepreneurs and top executives, and her advice and services have been sought not only by internationally famous celebrities and athletes, but by individuals, small business owners, spa therapists, hospitals and medical centers.KG has formulated aromatherapy products for a variety of health and beauty related treatments for the global marketplace, as well as routinely blends custom formulas for clients in her consulting practice. She is the best-selling author of the award-winning book, The Essential Oils Complete Reference Guide: Over 250 Recipes for Natural Wholesome Aromatherapy, now in its 5th printing, and winner of a Living Now Gold Medal and Nautilus and Indie Next Generation book awards. She is the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) Oregon (South) Director.ENDORSEMENTS "I can think of no one better to teach aromatherapy than KG Stiles. Her years of experience combined with her passion to assist and facilitate the personal growth and wellness of all is unsurpassed!"-Eldon Taylor, Ph.D., FAPA, New York Times Best-selling Author, 'Choices and Illusions.' "I highly recommend, The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple, to all who are interested in holistic curing and the way that aromatherapy can be applied as an effective Mind Body technique." John L. Turner, MD, Neurosurgeon "KG Stiles has been a key resource in creating a hospital-based Aromatherapy program and educating the staff about the therapeutic principals and applications of essential oils." Linda McGwire, RN, BSN, HNC-B

Frankincense and Myrrh--more than symbolic gifts to baby Christ. Considered cure-alls by Biblical people. Healing by prayer and anointment with oils as practiced by Jesus' disciples and early Christians is made practical for us today in this book. Based on both science and scripture.

Butje introduces readers to essential oils' unique properties. Each profile contains thorough practical information (Latin name, aroma, aromatic note, uses, and safety tips), as well as providing a sense of the oil's core spirit, physical, and emotional supportive capabilities. Included are tips for buying the safest, most natural forms of the essential oils, and recipes to help you create personalized essential oil blends for happier, healthier bodies, minds, and homes.-- adapted from publisher info

Whether it’s the tang of ozone in the air just before a rainstorm, the homey smell of freshly baked bread, or the inspiring scent of roses, natural aromas are everywhere with us, influencing our moods, and informing our perceptions. But natural aromas are capable of much more. Science is just beginning to reveal how aromas affect our bodies as well as our spirits, and what once seemed far-fetched–that you can treat many common ailments with nothing more than a pleasing smell–is now being taken seriously by many in the medical community. Yes, you can smell your way to good health, and now Aromatherapy For Dummies shows you how. This down-to-earth guide takes the mystery out of essential oils and other aromatherapy tools, and shows you how pleasing scents can cure what ails you and enhance your life at home and at work. Among other things, you’ll discover how to: Safely and easily treat hundreds of common ailments Increase f ocus and concentration Relieve tension and relax Improve athletic performance Enhance romance Sniff out the right essential oils Create fragrant essences in your kitchen Under the expert guidance of one of America’s leading botanical experts, you’ll bring the wonders of aromatherapy into your own life. Kathy Keville provides clear, concise, scientifically informed explanations of how plant essences can support body, mind, and spirit. She offers common sense advice on everything from therapeutics and cosmetics to the recreational uses of essential oils. And she supplies: Easy-to-follow instructions on how to select genuine aromatherapy products Symptom Guide–simple and easy remedies for 60 common conditions, listed alphabetically by symptom Aroma Guide–an A-to-Z guide of fragrant plants used in aromatherapy More than a hundred recipes for everything from oily skin to indigestion that you can whip up at home in five minutes The world is full of natural fragrances that can help you feel better, work smarter, play harder, and relax. It’s time to get well with the healing power of smell, and now Aromatherapy For Dummies shows you how.

Born out of the popular blog Kale & Caramel, this sumptuously photographed and beautifully written cookbook presents eighty recipes for delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes featuring herbs and flowers, as well as luxurious do-it-yourself beauty products. Plant-whisperer, writer, and photographer Lily Diamond believes that herbs and flowers have the power to nourish inside and out. “Lily’s deep connection to nature is beautifully woven throughout this personal collection of recipes,” says award-winning vegetarian chef Amy Chaplin. Each chapter celebrates an aromatic herb or flower, including basil, cilantro, fennel, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, lavender, jasmine, rose, and orange blossom. Mollie Katzen, author of the beloved Moosewood Cookbook, calls the book “a gift, articulated through a poetic voice, original and bold.” The recipes tell a coming-of-age story through Lily’s kinship with plants, from a sun-drenched Maui childhood to healing from heartbreak and her mother’s death. With bright flavors, gorgeous scents, evocative stories, and more than one hundred photographs, Kale & Caramel creates a lush garden of experience open to harvest year round.

Completely updated, the best book on the topic available anywhere has just gotten better! A necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing and lifestyle, this new edition contains more than 800 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments. No one has provided more thorough and accurate guidance to the home practitioner or professional aromatherapist than Valerie Ann Worwood. In her clear and positive voice, Worwood provides tools to address a huge variety of health issues, including specific advice for children, women, men, and seniors. Other sections cover self-defense against microbes and contaminants, emotional challenges, care for the home and workplace, and applications for athletes, dancers, travelers, cooks, gardeners, and animal lovers. Worwood also offers us her expertise in the use of essential oils in beauty and spa treatments, plus profiles of 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more. Since the publication of the first edition of this book 25 years ago, the positive impact of essential oil use has become increasingly recognized, as scientific researchers throughout the world have explored essential oils and their constituents for their unique properties and uses.