A Guide to Aromatherapy
The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy defines aromatherapy as “The art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit.” Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils and other oils extracted from plants to naturally enhance a person’s emotional well-being, spirituality, and health. Aromatherapy comes in a wide variety of forms, including bath and body products, medical and first aid applications, household cleansers and disinfectants, candles, and more. When beginning to work with aromatherapy oils, it is very important to start with thoroughly researching essential oils, their uses, and safety information. Some essential oils must never be used in any application, and others cannot be used alone on the skin. There is so much to learn about aromatherapy, so here are some links to get you started. A-Z LISTINGS OF AROMATHERAPY OILS Aromatherapy Essential Oils A-Z This is a link to essential oils and their benefits. This page features over 100 essential oils that link to detailed usage and safety information, attributes, and aromatic qualities. Professional Essential Oils and Aromatherapy This long list of links to essential oils is especially helpful because it lists other products that can be used with the oil, as well as tips on combining different essential oils. Aromatherapy Essential Oil Descriptions, Profiles & Uses This is a list of essential oils and descriptions, many featuring aromatherapy recipes. USES OF AROMATHERAPY OILS Aromatherapy oils are frequently used for their well-being benefits, and this page lists essential oils for each emotion. This is a page of health and wellness conditions that link to their associated essential oils. Aromatherapy and Essential oils for treating various conditions This page links to detailed usage information for essential oils and treating a variety of conditions. Essential Oils for the Home Care Kit This page lists the top essential oils for a home medical kit. This is a page of aromatherapy recipes for home use, such as cleaning and disinfecting. AROMATHERAPY GLOSSARY This is an alphabetical list of aromatherapy terms. Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Glossary This glossary lists common aromatherapy terms. Aromatherapy Glossary Dictionary This is an excellent glossary, including medical terminology and holistic science terms. BOOKS ON AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy & Essential Oil Books This is an excellent alphabetical list of aromatherapy books. Aromatherapy Reference by Auroma This list of books provides a lot of usage ideas for aromatherapy and essential oils. This is a list of aromatherapy books from the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. Jeanne Rose Web Site Online Bookstore This is a great list of books from aromatherapist, Jeanne Rose. AROMATHERAPY OIL USAGE WARNINGS Aromatherapy Point - Aromatherapy Safety This is a link to helpful safety tips when working with and using aromatherapy oils. Essential Oil Safety Information This page discusses safety guidelines for using essential oils. This link lists aromatherapy oils to avoid. Aromatherapy Safety Information This is a page discussing essential oil safety guidelines with links to in-depth aromatherapy articles. Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Tips for Beginners This is a page of essential oil usage tips for those new to aromatherapy. ORIGINAL TEXT The
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy defines aromatherapy as “the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit.”
Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils and other oils extracted from plants to naturally enhance a person’s emotional well-being, spirituality, and health. Aromatherapy comes in a wide variety of forms, including bath and body products, medical and first aid applications, household cleansers and disinfectants, candles, and more.
When beginning to work with aromatherapy oils, it is very important to start with thorough research of essential oils, their uses, and safety information. Some essential oils must never be used in any application, and others cannot be used alone on the skin. There is so much to learn about aromatherapy, so here are some links to get you started.
A-Z LISTINGS OF AROMATHERAPY OILS
Aromatherapy Essential Oils A-Z
This is a link to essential oils and their benefits.
This page features over 100 essential oils that link to detailed usage and safety information, attributes, and aromatic qualities.
Professional Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
This long list of links to essential oils is especially helpful because it lists other products that can be used with the oil, as well as tips on combining different essential oils.
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Descriptions, Profiles & Uses
This is a list of essential oils and descriptions, many featuring aromatherapy recipes.
USES OF AROMATHERAPY OILS
Aromatherapy oils are frequently used for their well-being benefits. and this page lists essential oils for each emotion.
This is a page of health and wellness conditions that link to their associated essential oils.
Aromatherapy and Essential oils for treating various conditions
This page links to detailed usage information for essential oils and treating a variety of conditions.
Essential Oils for the Home Care Kit
This page lists the top essential oils for a home medical kit.
This is a page of aromatherapy recipes for home use, such as cleaning and disinfecting.
AROMATHERAPY GLOSSARY
This is an alphabetical lists of aromatherapy terms.
Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Glossary
This glossary lists common aromatherapy terms.
Aromatherapy Glossary Dictionary
This is an excellent glossary including medical terminology and holistic science terms.
BOOKS ON AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy & Essential Oil Books
This is an excellent alphabetical list of aromatherapy books.
Aromatherapy Reference by Auroma
This list of books provide a lot of usage ideas for aromatherapy and essential oils.
This is a list of aromatherapy books from the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.
Jeanne Rose Web Site Online Bookstore
This is a great list of books from aromatherapist, Jeanne Rose.
AROMATHERAPY OIL USAGE WARNINGS
Aromatherapy Point - Aromatherapy Safety
This is a link to helpful safety tips when working with and using aromatherapy oils.
Essential Oil Safety Information
This page discusses safety guidelines for using essential oils.
This link lists aromatherapy oils to avoid.
Aromatherapy Safety Information
This is a page discussing essential oil safety guidelines with links to in-depth aromatherapy articles.
Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Tips for Beginners
This is a page of essential oil usage tips for those new to aromatherapy.