Essential Oils: Desk Reference

The EODR is the "Bible" of essential oil use, especially for those using, or interested in using, Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils. The EODR gives the history of essential oils and distilling, dicusses how they work, what makes an oil therapeutic grade, basic chemistry of essential oils, safety considerations, how to apply, how to do a Raindrop Technique, how to VitaFlex (Vitality through the Reflexes, a type of acupressure), how to do a lymphatic pump, how to do auricular therapy (emotional acupressure on the ears) and how to use essential oils on animals. This book covers each essential oil, giving the key constituents, medical properties, uses, fragrant influences (mind and emotions), and how to apply. It also covers each Young Living blend. It includes information on related health topics such as the dangers of heavy metals including mercury, artificial sweeteners, and chlorinated / flouridated water. It gives information on the importance of liver health and pH balance, and what contributes to longevity. All backed by research. There are sections listing each emotional and physical issue and which essential oils are used to nurture, balance and support mind and body. Of all the many aromatherapy books that I have, this book, to me, is the easiest to read, most thorough and most useful. The others stay on the shelf for consulting sometimes. I use my Essential Oil Desk Reference every single day and learn something new each time. In fact, I learned something just by paging through it for this review. [...] has by far the best price on this. With free shipping, it is less than the book alone at any other source that I've found. Susan L. Atchison Certified Aromatherapist Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist Certified Release therapist (breathwork) Certified RoHun (vibrational chakra healing) therapist Certified Neuro-Linguisitic Programming practitioner

This is a very good manual for anyone interested in broadening their knowledge of essential oils and how to use them for a variety of conditions. It was recommended by my teacher and it has been a very important title in my personal library since.

I bought this book in hopes of getting information on the actual application uses of oils. It is an excellent source.

Whether you're new to the world of Essential Oils, or a seasoned follower, there is a plethora of information for you in here. Each single oil and blended oil is explained, where it originates, what it's used for, how to apply it, where to apply it and how often. A big section is nothing but diseases listed alphabetically and how to treat it with the e.o.'s, also listed are nutritional supplements that help to heal that particular condition. I've owned the book for about 5 months now, and am still discovering new things in it. Also has a section on how to deal with sick pets. I wish I had known about the oils when my daughter had a year long bout with head lice from school, kept getting re-infected, and Tea Tree oil works wonders...FAST. But don't be fooled thinking you can go into your local health food store for the oils, they're not therapeutic grade and won't have the same effect, and cannot be ingested like the Young Living Essential oils. Not all oils can be taken internally, but a few can, and they work great. I looked up GOUT in this book and it said you can use Panaway essen. oil, so I put it on my mothers big toe and in about 5 minutes, the pain was totally gone. One time it took 20 min, once the pain was gone in about 20 seconds, and once, I had to reapply it after about 15 min. so be patient, and I can atest that they work wondrously and this book will help you to become an expert , it is the best, bar none. :)

This book is a fabulous reference book for essential oils - the book is well laid out and easy to understand. It lists uses for the single oils, mixed oils or massage oils, warnings for preganancy and history of each oil. Great for the beginner to the advance user of essential oils.