Contents Acknowledgments xxiii Disclaimer xxvii Introduction 1 Part One: Understanding the Basics of Essential Oils 9 One: History of Essential Oils 11 Two: What Are Essential Oils? 19 Three: Safety and Guidelines for Using Essential Oils 31 Four: Pairing Carrier Oils and Dispersants with Your Essential Oils 57 Part Two: Twenty Essential Oils to Start You Out 69 Five: Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Essential Oil 71 Six: Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Essential Oil 77 Seven: Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Essential Oil 83 Eight: Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus. E radiata) Essential Oil 89 Nine: Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) Essential Oil 97 Ten: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil 103 Eleven: Lemon (Citrus × limon) Essential Oil 109 Twelve: Melissa (Melissa officinalis) Essential Oil 117 Thirteen: Orange (Citrus sinensis) Essential Oil 123 Fourteen: Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Essential Oil 129 Fifteen: Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) Essential Oil 135 Sixteen: Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Essential Oil 141 Seventeen: Rose (Rosa × damascena) Essential Oil 147 Eighteen: Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Essential Oil 153 Nineteen: Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Essential Oil 159 Twenty: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Essential Oil 165 Twenty-One: Sandalwood (Santalum album) Essential Oil 171 Twenty-Two: Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Essential Oil 177 Twenty-Three: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Essential Oil 183 Twenty-Four: Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) Essential Oil 189 Part 3: Putting Essential Oils to Use 195 Twenty-Five: Insider Tips on Blending Essential Oils 197 Twenty-Six: Inhalation--All About Diffusers and Diffusing 213 Twenty-Seven: Application--Basic Recipes for Face and Body 229 Twenty-Eight: Using Essential Oils for Body Conditions 243 Twenty-Nine: Using Essential Oils for Mind and Emotions 285 Thirty: Using Essential Oils for Spirituality and Ritual 303 Final Thoughts 327 Glossary 329 Recommended Resources 333 Source Material 335 Index 339.