Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche

Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche
Author: Peter Damian
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1995-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780892815302

With a thorough exposition of the ancient practice of aromatics in China, India, Persia and Egypt and a modern scientific understanding of scent, this book provides a guide for mastering the use of essential oils.

Fragrance and Wellbeing

Fragrance and Wellbeing
Author: Jennifer Peace Rhind
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2013-10-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0857010735

For thousands of years fragrance has been used, across many varied cultures, for altering mental and emotional states, and as part of spiritual practice. This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints. Beginning with an exploration of our olfactory system and a discussion of the language of odour, the book examines the ways in which fragrance can influence our perceptions and experiences. It introduces us to a broad range of fragrance types – woody, resinous, spicy, herbaceous, agrestic, floral and citrus, as well as the attars that form part of Unani Tibb medicine. Traditional and contemporary uses and the mood-enhancing properties of fragrance types are presented. The book then provides an overview of the theoretical and philosophical frameworks that have been used to analyse how and why we choose fragrance. Finally readers are given guidance on how to cultivate their olfactory palate, which reveals a new dimension in the use of fragrance to enhance wellbeing. This book offers a wealth of knowledge on plant aromatics and the powerful influence of fragrance on wellbeing. It will be of particular interest to aromatherapists, perfumers, psychotherapists, ethnobotanists and anthropologists.

Sacred Luxuries

Sacred Luxuries
Author: Lise Manniche
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780801437205

In this illustrated book, Lise Manniche looks at the role played by scents and cosmetics in ancient Egyptian society and discusses their preparation - in some cases providing actual recipes."--BOOK JACKET.

Scents & Scentuality

Scents & Scentuality
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 1
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1608681963

Fragrances and aromas have been used throughout time for love and seduction. Now modern science is discovering what lovers and the sunsually aware have always known -- that smell is a powerful stimulant that affects our emotions and our memories, our well-being, and even our destinies. "Scents and Sexuality" explores this little-known realm, showing how the potent and pure essential oils of nature can heighten the pleasure of daily life or enrich a romantic evening.

Awaken to Healing Fragrance

Awaken to Healing Fragrance
Author: Elizabeth Anne Jones
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1583944095

Written for both lay readers and practitioners, Awaken to Healing Fragrance is divided into three parts structured around the past, present, and future of aromatherapy. The book begins with profiles of prominent female historical figures—from Cleopatra to Elizabeth I—known to have used essential oils for mind, body, and spiritual health. Part two explains the value of aromatherapy today: modern methods for using essential oils—from relaxation practices like massage and facials to treating common conditions like PMS, stress, and a sore throat—and describes how and why they work. Also featured are case studies, research on anti-infectious qualities of the oils, and a section on psychoneuroimmunology that shows how essential oils can help restore the mind-body-spirit connection and create balance. Awaken to Healing Fragrance concludes by exploring the future of essential oil therapy and how it can be integrated into traditional medical systems. Jones discusses energetic medicine, creating aromatic gardens, and establishing integrative medicine clinics where doctors trained in Western medicine would collaborate with alternative therapists such as acupuncturists, nutritionists, and aromatherapists to bring a new consciousness and sense of well-being to healthcare.

The Healing Power of Scent

The Healing Power of Scent
Author: Ellen Rowland
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2024-06-18
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 144631197X

In The Healing Power of Scent, aromatherapist and author Ellen Rowland dives deep into the most mysterious and ephemeral of the five senses – scent – and explores how we can use our own unique responses to the smells we find in the world around us for spiritual and emotional healing. Starting from a place of inquisitiveness, the science of scent is unpacked in accessible terms as its healing power is revealed through its molecular makeup. The practical application of scent comes next, with a series of exercises, recipes and prompts to help the reader develop their own scent diary and understanding of the scents that mean the most to them. The recipes include blends of oils for the reader to try, with instructions for other products to add scent to a create a life filled with a healing power that makes the reader feel safe and supported. The Healing Power of Scent explores the emotional aspects of scent and its associations, and looks closely at how certain scents can actually have a physical impact on us, and how that impact can be harnessed for healing. Throughout the book, exercises to engage fully with what scent means to the reader, and how it can be used to improve everyday life are explained in an easy-to-follow way, with guidance on how to bring more helpful and healing scent into everyday life. A perfect introduction to everything you could want to know about the power of scent, the combined scientific and emotional approaches result in a truly holistic understanding of the healing power of scent, and how it can enhance your life.

Wild Beauty

Wild Beauty
Author: Jana Blankenship
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0399582819

An inspiring and easy-to-use primer on natural beauty, featuring 45 recipes for using essential oils to make your own perfumes and room sprays, lip balm, face and body oils, bath salts, juices, tonics, and more, including an overview of important plant ingredients, the benefits of detoxing your beauty regimen, and tips for creating a cleaner self-care routine. Just like chemical additives in our food, synthetic ingredients in our hair and skin care can wreak havoc with our bodies. Luckily, there's no need to compromise luxurious, effective skin and hair care for safety. From a leader in the world of natural beauty, Wild Beauty is an inspiring and highly usable guide to harnessing the miraculous power of plants to make your own face oils, body balms, hairspray, bath salts, and more. Jana Blankenship, founder of the popular beauty company Captain Blankenship, believes that organic beauty products create a direct link with nature, and ingredients like cold pressed organic plant oils, flowers, seaweeds, sea salt, and organic essential oils not only conjure the natural world, but are highly beneficial for our skin, body, hair, and senses. Wild Beauty also shows you how to create powerful essential oil blends, the building blocks to effective skin and hair care, that can be used on their own to relieve headaches and tension, elevate mood, or be worn as natural perfumes. With gorgeous photographs and tips on creating a meaningful self-care regimen, this is the only book you need for true, holistic beauty.

Aromatherapy and the Mind

Aromatherapy and the Mind
Author: Julia Lawless
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2014-10-16
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0008106169

This guide offers a fascinating exploration into the realm of fragrance. It clearly explains the psychological and emotional effects of essential oils showing how they can be used to: