Publisher's Synopsis
Essential oils have been used as incense, perfumes, and in cosmetics since antiquity. They have also been used over thousands of years for their medicinal properties as well as in aromatherapy, massage therapy, and a host of other applications. In Essential Oils from the Ground Up, Dr. von Fraunhofer highlights how a leading international company, Young Living, goes about satisfying the needs of essential oil users and supplying essential oils that are the very best in terms of quality, purity, and effectiveness. This book addresses what readers want to know about essential oils, how they are extracted from plants, what testing they undergo, and how they are used. The incredible properties of essential oils and their amazing contribution to modern living and their importance in health care today and in the future are discussed in detail. Appendices to the book provide in-depth information on many aspects of essential oils and their testing. The book is well illustrated and has an index and numerous footnotes to explain scientific and medical terms in the text.
