Healing With Essential Oils

This non-fiction guide traces the journey of essential oils from living plant to bottle and explains how to apply them for healing, balance, and everyday wellbeing. It offers a clear, science-informed introduction to what essential oils are, the botany behind them, and the roles they play in nature and health. Designed for curious adults, wellness practitioners, aromatherapy beginners, and anyone seeking safe, practical self-care, the tone is calm, informative, and empowering. Content is presented in accessible, evidence-based chapters that start with the basics of oil chemistry and extraction, then move into practical profiles. It includes in-depth profiles for 58 common essential oils, with details on plant origin, phytochemicals and terpenes, scent characteristics, and therapeutic applications, with a focus on antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Readers learn how to use oils safely at home, with guidelines for adults, children, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems. It also explores the oils’ subtle energetic properties and connections to chakras and elements, offering a holistic perspective for blending, self-care routines, and wellbeing practice. - In-depth profiles for 58 essential oils, including plant origin, chemistry, scent, and therapeutic uses - Clear explanations of extraction methods and essential oil chemistry - Emphasis on antimicrobial and