by Roberta Wilson

Smell is our most ancient and basic sense. So it's not surprising that aromas can influence us profoundly. This easy-to-use reference is designed specifically for women. It contains a guide to essential oils and an A-Z guide for using aromatherapy to treat specific symptoms. It's all complemented by tips on basic nutrition and health maintenance.

Professional makeup consultant Wilson proffers a practical guide to aromatherapy, a field of alternative health care that is becoming increasingly popular. Not bothering with chemical details, Wilson aims at dealing with common conditions, listing them and telling how aromatherapy can be used for each. She selects 36 essential oils that can also be used to heighten beauty and to improve emotional problems. Some conditions can be treated by more than one oil; acne, for example, can be helped by... read more

A reader from Ardsley, NY USA writes:
Roberta Wilson has created a very useful, friendly, fun book. I have several books on aromatherapy and essential oils, and this is the one I refer to the most often. Ms. Wilson has included a reference section, which provides the folklore & herbal heritage, medicinal uses, emotional effects, primary actions, and cautions of each oil. There are many recipies to try and follow, along with suggestions for creating my own formulas, as well as ways to use the blends, such as in a diffuser, straight from the mixture bottle, etc. A resource guide, recommended reading, and bibliography are in the back of the book. I have other books on aromatherapy, but this one is the cornerstone of my collection, and the one I use most often.