The Autonomic Nervous System and Aromatherapy

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Summary: EXCELLENT!!! MUST HAVE FOR ALL SERIOUS AROMATHERAPISTS
Review: I have been practicing aromatherapy for the past 10 years and this is book is an absolute must have for any serious aromatherapy practioner. This is the ONLY book I have found which gives a clear description of how and why essential oils do not have the same reaction on everybody. For example, when experimenting on myself I could not understand why a strong stimulating oil such as Rosemary would have the opposite effect on me. This book is absolutely invaluable in the field of aromatherapy and one which I refer to over and over again. The only complaint I have is that Jennine hasn't written another book yet.

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: The author of this book has really captured the importance the Autonomic Nervous System in the field of Aromatherapy. She has a warm humour, and obvious vast knowledge of this natural method of healing. For those of us who are aware of what Aromatherapy is, and are wanting to increase our insight on this topic, I would highly recommend this book. It gives you a well thought out, personalized view on the day to day experiences, guidelines, and beliefs of a trained and obviously more than qualified practitioner.It also is a great reference guide to the uses of the essential oils.Giving chemical component breakdowns as well as daily uses.Having read this book I use it as my own guide daily, and thank you Jennine, for this.

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Summary: Handy little book...
Review: Thinking about learning more about essential oils and aromatherapy? This is the place to do a quick perusal to determine whether you want to know more. Kathi Kaville, Director of the American Herb Association, has prepared a book for the beginner or the merely curious.

Ever wonder about the ingredients in your favorite perfume? For years, I've worn Channel No.5 and come close to adoring the scent on me and others. What's not to like- it consists of essential oils from sandalwood, vanilla, rose, ylang-ylang, neroli and bergamot and other fine oils. Of course, having worn this perfume for so long, as did my mother, I also know the perfumers use a very special rose (and plenty of it) and that the way the perfume is mixed affects the scent. I also know that the version sold in many department stores in the States is an inferior grade. You have to buy the blend sold in France that has not been overly diluted with alcohol.

One of the aspects of this book I truly appreciate is the overview of all the different uses of essential oils. Essential oils can be used medicinally for sure or as health and beauty aids. You can also use them as household cleaning products. For example, you don't have to use moth balls to protect your woolens, you can use a blend of essential oils (including cedar oil) and they will smell better in the spring. Also, you can use oils in the dishwasher, the clothes dryer and other places around the house. They will impart a clean fresh smell that makes the visitor think you've been cleaning like mad.