Comprehensive information on the essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, roots, barks, and resins includes which ones to use regularly, which to use with caution, and which to avoid altogether ...

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Ch. 1.Awakening the Scent Sense -- Ch. 2. An Introduction to Buying and Using Pure Essential Oils -- Ch. 3. The Properties and Applications of Pure Essential Oils. Most Commonly Used Pure Essential Oils. Less Commonly Used Pure Essential Oils -- Ch. 4. Basic Blending Advice. Equipment and Supplies. Carrier or Base Oils. Solutions and Dilutions -- Ch. 5. Recipes for Home Aroma. Making Cleaning Jobs More Pleasant. Scenting the Air at Home Ch. 6. Aromatic Recipes for Essential Beauty. Baths. Bath Salts. Herbal Baths. Children's Herbal Baths. Foot Baths. Hand and Nail Care. Hair Oils. Shampoos and Rinses. Personal Perfumes -- Ch. 7. Other Uses for Essential Oils. Making Travel More Enjoyable. Creating A Welcoming, Conducive Work Environment. Caring for the Elderly and Sick. Caring for Pets.