Kurt Schnaubelt, a chemist and longtime aromatherapy practitioner, provides scientific proof for the efficacy of essential oils, explained clearly and logically.

A directory of essential oils, for popular unusual ones. Extensively categorized entries for description of the aroma, history, mind, body, precautions, chemical constituents, properties, effects on skin, blends, etc.

Easy-to-prepare recipes for massage and medicinal oils, facial masks, ointments, and aromatic baths. Tables of evaporation rates, odor intensity, therapeutic index, and glossary of medical terms.

Intensive study of nearly 50 plants and essences, including history, properties, uses and methods of application. Case histories, the gathering and conservation of plants and a glossary of medical terms.

From essential oils to garden plants, with recipes for blending essential oils and practical tips for creating perfumes and beauty products. 10 major systems of the body; specific remedies for more than 70 ailments.

Encyclopedic guide charts show how essential oils can influence our mind and emotions. aimed at aromatherapists, practitioners of alternative medicine, and anyone who wishes to use aroma therapy.

In this unique synthesis of Eastern and Western healing approaches, Gabriel Mojay combines the practice of aromatherapy with the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. Mojay explains the esoteric and energetic healing properties of 40 essential oils and shows how they can be used to manipulate qi, the body's vital energy, to stimulate healing from negative emotional and mental states.