Aromatherapy: Essential oils and the power of scent for healing, relaxation, and vitality

Aromatherapy: Essential oils and the power of scent for healing, relaxation, and vitality

by Marc J. Gian
Aromatherapy: Essential oils and the power of scent for healing, relaxation, and vitality

Aromatherapy: Essential oils and the power of scent for healing, relaxation, and vitality

by Marc J. Gian

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Overview

Heal your body, mind, and spirit using the power of essential oils.

Are you seeking a natural and holistic way to improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being? And did you know that our sense of smell has the power to trigger and increase memory, change our mood, and boost our immune system? In Aromatherapy you will find the foundations for harnessing this power and self-healing with essential oils. Learn about oils such as peppermint, lavender, rose, eucalyptus, and many more. Find out how to apply essential oils on acupressure points for enhanced benefits and make an essential bath oil, scrub, spray, or steam inhalation, as well as simple massage techniques and compresses for pain relief. Whether you need relief from a common cold, have a digestive concern, or suffer from back and neck pain, or if you are looking to improve your memory or seeking relaxation and a calm mind, enter the scent-filled world of Aromatherapy for overall self-care and rejuvenation.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781800650336
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Publication date: 09/14/2021
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Marc J. Gian (L. Ac, LMT) is a sought-after practitioner and teacher. He has developed an in-depth course series for professionals on the clinical applications of essential oils. Since 2007, he has been a clinical supervisor at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and for 10 years he was the teacher of the essential oils curriculum for the college. Along with frequent teaching engagements, Marc maintains a private holistic healing practice in New York City where he addresses the mind body component of personal well-being. He is also a co-founder of the Meridian Biologix line of professional essential oils, with blends based on traditional Chinese medicine pattern diagnosis. He is a regular teacher at the New York Open Center and was recently a speaker at the Alliance of International Aromatherapists conference in Denver, Colorado. He lives in New York, USA. Visit his website: www.marcjgian.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Part 1 The Healing Connection of Aromatherapy and Chinese Medicine 8

Chapter 1 The Basics of Chinese Medicine 9

Chapter 2 Classifying Essential Oils based on Chinese Medicine 29

Part 2 Self-healing Practices with Aromatherapy 46

Chapter 3 Using Essential Oils 47

Chapter 4 Essential Oils for the Respiratory System 87

Chapter 5 Essential Oils to Aid Digestion 105

Chapter 6 Essential Oils for Muscular Pain 123

Chapter 7 Essential Oils for General Relaxation 139

Index 158

Acknowledgments, Photography Credits, and Notes 160

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