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Nature’s Essential Oils: Aromatic Alchemy for Well-Being (Countryman Know How)Cher KaufmannLavender is calming and relaxing; lemon uplifting and stimulating. But why do each of these scents provoke specific, visceral responses?  In Nature’s Essential Oils, certified aromatherapist Cher Kaufmann demystifies the how and why behind essential oils, explaining the environmental factors that impact the chemical make-ups of herbs and plants and how they trigger our physical and emotional responses. This thorough and welcoming guide includes recipes for oil blends that can be used in diffusers and personal inhalers as well as for bath salts, salves, linen sprays, and more. Kaufmann also explains essential oil dilution and safety, shares the best carrier oils for each application, and includes tips for buying and storing oils. With detailed profiles of more than 30 of the most common essential oils for well-being, this is a valuable resource for anyone hoping to expand their knowledge of essential oils and their properties. 75 color photographsContents:Part 1: NatureChapter 1. The Natural WorldChapter 2. What’s in the Bottle?Chapter 3. Proper Names: Latin Binomials and Chemical CompoundsChapter 4. Being HumanPart 2: SafetyChapter 5. Safety Guides, Reminders and PrecautionsChapter 6. Ways to Use Essential OilsPart 3: AromaticsChapter 7. Essential Oils to Have in Your HomeChapter 8. SeedsChapter 9. Stems, Leaves and NeedlesChapter 10. Petals and FlowersChapter 11. Rinds and FruitsChapter 12. Woods and ResinsChapter 13. Roots and RhizomesChapter 14. GrassesPart 4: BlendsChapter 15. BlendingChapter 16. Carrier OilsChapter 17. RecipesGlossaryResources for Futher EducationAcknowledgmentsIndexSeries: Countryman Know HowPaperback: 304 pagesPublisher: Countryman Press; 1 edition (April 17, 2018)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1581574592ISBN-13: 978-1581574593Amazon Link