Contents Disclaimer xi Acknowledgments xii Introduction 1 Part One: Basics One: Essential Oils: What They Are 7 Distillation 8 Expression 8 Solvent Extraction 8 Historical Uses of Essential Oils 9 Two: Essential Oils: How They Work 17 Three: How We Heal 23 Four: The Healing Artist's Palette 29 Five: Using Essential Oils 33 Cautions 34 Purity 34 Labels 37 Safety 38 Patch Test 39 More Cautions 39 Child Safety 40 Phototoxic Essential Oils 42 Toxic Essential Oils 43 Pregnancy 43 Pets and Animals 44 Summary 44 Six: Blending Essential Oils 47 Tips for Blending 47 Dilution 48 Carrier Oils 51 Top Notes 52 Middle Notes 52 Base Notes 53 Ways to Use the Blends 53 Proper Disposal 55 Part Two: The Healing Palette of 50 Essential Oils Seven: The Primary Palette of Essential Oils 1-12: 59 1: Lavender 59 2: Tea Tree 63 3: Rosemary 67 4: Lemon 73 5: Bergamot 78 6: Peppermint 82 7: Eucalyptus 86 8: Roman Chamomile 91 9: Frankincense 95 10: Sandalwood 100 11: Thyme 106 12: Ylang-Ylang 110 Eight: The Secondary Palette: The Next Twelve Essential Oils 13-24: 117 13: Patchouli 117 14: Rose 121 15: Black Pepper 125 16: Clary Sage 130 17: Ginger 135 18: Orange 140 19: Helichrysum 144 20: Vetiver 149 21: Basil 153 22: Neroli 157 23: Marjoram 162 24: Yarrow 165 Nine: The Tertiary Palette of Essential Oils 25-36: 171 25: Geranium 171 26: Melissa 176 27: Clove Bud 181 28: Spikenard 185 29: Benzoin 191 30: Ravensara 195 31: Cedarwood 199 32: Cinnamon 204 33: Lemongrass 210 34: Palo Santo 215 35: Pink Grapefruit 220 36: Dill 225 Honorable Mentions 230 Ten: The Master's Palette: 14 Premium Essential Oils and Absolutes 233 1: Champaca 234 2: Tuberose 235 3: Coffee Flower 237 4: Frangipani 238 5: Cannabis Flower 239 6: Agarwood 241 7: Bulgarian Rose 243 8: Seaweed 243 9: Elecampane 245 10: Indian Sandalwood 246 11: Carnation 246 12: Jasmine 247 13: Blue Chamomile 249 14: Hops 250 Part Three: Additional Uses Eleven: Essential Oils for Assisting Emotions 255 Twelve: Sacred Uses of Essential Oils Throughout History 285 Anointing 285 Rituals 290 Thirteen: Alternative Methods for Using Essential Oils for Healing 299 Chakra Healing 300 Five Element Healing 307 Astrological Healing 318 Charms, Talismans, and Crystals 326 Fourteen: My Favorite Essential Oil Recipes 331 Aches and Pains 331 Allergies 332 Aphrodisiac 333 Bruises 333 Coughs and Colds 334 Energy 335 Household Cleaners 336 Insect Repellant 337 Insomnia 337 Meditation and Spirituality (For use in a diffuser) 338 Relaxation and Stress Relief 338 Acne 339 Scars 340 Wrinkles 341 Face 344 Wounds 345 Weight Loss 346 How to Make an Inhaler 346 How to Make a Roller Ball 347 Final Thoughts 349 Glossary 351 Sources 355 Internet 355 Books 359 Index 361.