Aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular as many people are realizing that the vibrant energy of plants, contained in the oils distilled from them, can improve the quality of our lives in many ways.

Going much further than many of the basic guides available today, this book has been written for those who wish to delve deeper into the world of aromatherapy.  It includes:

• extraction methods for obtaining essential oils
• the nature of carrier oils
• therapeutic oils versus perfume oils
• plant families and the therapeutic qualities of their essential oils
• the relationship between components of essential oils and their effects on the body
• how to use essential oils for health, pleasure and enjoyment
• how aromatherapy can be used for women and children's problems
• safety of and contraindications for essential oils

Shirley Price is one of the world's leading aromatherapists.  She is the bestselling author of Practical Aromatherapy, and co-author of Aromatherapy for Babies and Children.