Sandra Kynes - 8 July

Llewellyn Publications

Woodbury, Minnesota

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Names: Kynes, Sandra, author.

Title: Llewellyns complete book of essential oils : how to blend, diffuse,

create remedies, and use in everyday life / by Sandra Kynes.

Other titles: Complete book of essential oils

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, MN : Llewellyn Publications, a

division of Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd., 2019. | Series: Llewellyns complete

book series ; 13 | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019015997 (print) | LCCN 2019016656 (ebook) | ISBN

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Subjects: LCSH: Essences and essential oils. | Formulas, recipes, etc. |

Deodorization. | Self-care, Health.

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Contents

List of

List of

: Background Information

: The History of Essential Oils

: Essential Oil Extraction Processes

: Carrier Oils

: The Importance of Scientific Names and Safety Guidelines

: How to Choose and Blend Oils for Scent

: Choosing Essential Oils by Perfume Note

: Choosing Essential Oils by Scent Group and Sun Sign

: Perfume Blending Basics

: How to Make and Use Medicinal Remedies

: Essential Oil Remedies

: Ailments, Oils, and Treatments

: Personal Care and Well-Being

: Personal Care Products

: Aromatherapy and Well-Being

: The Chakras and Well-Being

: Spiritual and Magical Uses of Essential Oils

: Using Essential Oils in the Home

: Caring for the Home

: Balance Energy in the Home with Aromatic Feng Shui

: Essential Oil Profiles

: Carrier Oils and Other Ingredients

: Conversions and Measurements

Figures

The Scent Group Wheel Provides Simple Guidance for Blending Perfumes

Each Scent Group Complements Its Neighbors

Scents from Opposite Groups Can Blend Well

The Yin-Yang Symbol Illustrates the Basic Principle of Feng Shui of Creating Flow, Harmony, and Balance

Tables

Safety Guidelines for Essential Oils

Rough Guide to the Shelf Life of Essential Oils

Perfume Notes of Essential Oils

Essential Oils and Their Scent Groups

Essential Oils and Their Sun Signs

Dilution Amounts

The 2% Solution

Ailments, Methods of Treatment, Essential Oils, and Other Ingredients

Essential Oils and Other Ingredients for Skin Care

Essential Oils and Other Ingredients for Hair Care

Essential Oils for Deodorants

Essential Oils for Emotional Support

Essential Oils and the Chakras

Essential Oils for Spiritual Support

Essential Oils for Magic

Essential Oils for Other Practices

Essential Oils for Freshening and Cleaning

Essential Oils and Other Ingredients for Pest Control

Essential Oils for Aromatic Feng Shui

Appendix:

Appendix: in 2 Teaspoons/10 ml of Carrier Oil

Appendix: : Fluid/Volume

Disclaimer

The information in this book is not intended to replace medical advice. Essential oils should not be taken internally without the supervision of a physician or trained healthcare provider. Do not use essential oils for conditions that are already being treated without the advice of your doctor. When using remedies to treat minor problems, contact your doctor if a problem becomes prolonged or escalates.

Introduction

S cents stimulate, inspire, and enchant us. Because our sense of smell is so closely linked with memory and emotion, scent and the power of place are deeply intertwined. Some of my most vivid childhood memories are linked with my grandmothers house, which was full of plants and big old furniture. Most of all, I remember the smells. With her potpourris, gardens, and big kitchen, her house was a wonderland of fragrance.

Like many people, I became interested in essential oils because of their enticing scents. The fact that I could mix them myself to make my own perfume was an exciting prospect. I am a perpetual student. I love learning and studying, which I do mostly on my own, supplemented with the occasional class or workshop. As I experimented with essential oils, I found that combining some of them did not work as well as I had hoped, so I went in search of information.

I found plenty of recipes, which were fun for a while, but I wanted to know more and understand what I was doing. This coincided with my interest in making potpourri, which often involves the use of essential oils. I jumped at the chance to take a Saturday afternoon workshop where I hoped to learn more about mixing essential oils. Although it was a good class, it didnt fulfill all my expectations, and making headway with essential oils was slow.

I wanted to understand why certain oils work well together and others do not. I wanted to know how to go about making intelligent choices, not only because some essential oils can be expensive but also for my own satisfaction. I want to know not just how to do something but also why whatever Im doing worksor not.