The Science of Essential Oil Therapy

This book draws on the most recent research to demonstrate how essential oils work on the cells and microbes of the body.

These chemical changes affect emotional states as well as physical ones.

Aromatherapy is the fastest-growing segment of the body care industry, an effective and deeply pleasurable way to maintain well-being. Now, Kurt Schnaubelt, a chemist and longtime aromatherapy practitioner, provides scientific proof for the efficacy of essential oils, explained clearly and logically.

Advanced Aromatherapy explains how to treat symptoms ranging from hay fever to stress disorders with predictable results.

An essential textbook for aromatherapy practitioners.

Dimensions: 9.99" x 8.07"
Details: Paperback, 144 pages
Author: Kurt Schnaubelt

Testimonials

"Schnaubelt brings singular authority to this explanation of the reasons why essential oils act on different systems of the body. This is aromatherapy's next generation, based in scientific analysis and structured to produce predictable results. Essential for the serious student."

—NAPRA ReView

"Schnaubelt presents sound research to demonstrate how essential oils interact with the different systems of the body."

—Making Scents, Winter 1998-99

"Schnaubelt clearly and logically illustrates the science of his healing art. . . . Exciting, must have information for anyone going beyond a dab of relaxing lavender on the pillow or peppermint drops in honey water for an upset stomach. . . . An important new reference."

—So Young!

About Kurt Schnaubelt

Kurt Schnaubelt earned his Ph.D. in Germany from Technical University of Munich. A leader in aromatherapy in the United States since 1983, he is the author of Advanced Aromatherapy, a textbook on scientifically based aromatherapy originally published in Cologne in 1995.

Dr.Schnaubelt is the director of the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy in San Francisco.