Andrea Butje - The Heart of Aromatherapy: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Essential Oils

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THE HEART OF AROMATHERAPY

A fresh, intriguing approach to introducing essential oils and enhancing ones practice of aromatic blending, ensuring we learn about and remember the oils as friends and helpers on our journey of well-being. The authors firsthand knowledge of the processes involved and the producers commitment to organic quality and sustainability enriches the books pure-spirited integrity. The diverse recipes are inventive, creative, and pragmatic, and, above all, inspire the reader to get busy and make their own.

Gabriel Mojay, author of Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit

As a Nurse Aromatherapist, safe practice is of great importance, as is the quality of the oils. This beautiful book serves both of these aspects well, in addition to presenting delightful blends for everyday useall to benefit the new aromatherapy enthusiast.

Valerie Cooksley, RN, OCN, FAAIN, CERT, author of Aromatherapy, and co-founder of the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy

Andrea is a gifted teacher and pioneer in the world of essential oils and aromatherapy. Reading her book, I felt like I was in a master class with her all to myself.

Amy Hausman, OM, LAc, founder of Co-Creative Healing Arts and Acupuncture

Trusted essential oil expert and educator, Andrea Butje will guide you on an unforgettable journey, clearly explaining the science, art, and spirit of aromatherapy.

Wendy Robbins, founder of AromaWeb

As a distiller, I especially love her stories of meeting the plants and the people who harvest and distill. For each essential oil profile, she makes you feel like you are meeting the plant for the first time, listing pertinent information with tidbits of insights that come from years of experience.

Ann Harman, Circle H. Institute

A joyful and beautifully presented informative guide for the aromatherapy beginner seeking to step gently and effectively into the world of aromatic plants and essential oils. Pragmatic, fun, and filled with unique insights based on her rich experience of plants, distillers, and the oils themselves, Andrea Butje skillfully weaves solid science with tradition, environmental awareness, creativity, and encouragement. She empowers the reader to formulate safe and effective remedies at home for family and friends.

Rhiannon Lewis, Essential Oil Resource Consultants

From Andreas perspective, essential oils have distinct, instantly recognizable, and sometimes quirky personalitiesbeginners will have no difficulty in relating to them and professionals will gain new and delightful insights. Gentle and comforting, uplifting and inspiring, the joyful and vibrant heart of aromatherapy beats on every page.

Jennifer Rhind, author of Essential Oils

Andrea Butje has put her heart and soul into learning more about essential oils from the source than anyone Ive come across in the industry. She shares her knowledge of their uses with ease since shes had over 25 years of experience teaching to thousands of students worldwide. Pulling from all her years of knowledge, this easy-to-navigate book is a pleasure and a gift.

Cary Caster, BS. LMT, CCA

Andrea connects readers to beautiful aromatic plants and the people who harvest and distill them. The Heart of Aromatherapy is a fun and compelling guide to using essential oils in creative, safe, and effective ways. As a Clinical Aromatherapist working in a health-care system, I definitely recommend this book to all of my aromatherapy students and anyone interested in expanding their essential oil knowledge.

Denise Joswiak, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, Clinical Aromatherapist

Andrea walks the reader around the aromatic fields of France and small Mediterranean islands as she introduces us to some of her friendsthe growers and distillers of aromatic plants. Her heart and soul belong to the essential oils she so lovingly describes, as she skillfully brings them to life, imbuing each with a unique and memorable characteristic.

Maggie Tisserand

An aromatherapy book that is written from the heart. Use the book as a workable resource to expand your aromatherapy toolbox. With 40 essential oil profiles, including some not-so-common oils, unique blending recipes, and insight into the distilleries that are devoted to the growing and harvesting from the heart, The Heart of Aromatherapy is a book you will read more than once, use often, and love to share with others.

Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT

With your hand in hers, Andrea takes the reader on an aromatic journey. Mixed within the pages are reverent stories of her real-life experiences with growers and distillers, each beautifully painted to allow the reader to be with her in various corners of the world. Andrea brings the oils to life as she informs the reader about each plant and its gifts while not losing sight of the preciousness of each. The recipes are clearly written and include thoughtful tips that you would expect from a caring teacher.

Lora Cantele, author of The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness

Copyright 2017 by Andrea Butje

Published and distributed in the United States by: Hay House, Inc.: www.hayhouse.com Published and distributed in Australia by: Hay House Australia Pty. Ltd.: www.hayhouse.com.au Published and distributed in the United Kingdom by: Hay House UK, Ltd.: www.hayhouse.co.uk Published and distributed in the Republic of South Africa by: Hay House SA (Pty), Ltd.: www.hayhouse.co.za Distributed in Canada by: Raincoast Books: www.raincoast.com Published in India by: Hay House Publishers India: www.hayhouse.co.in

Indexer: Jay Kreider
Cover design: Tricia Breidenthal Interior design: Bryn Starr Best

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.