4th Edition, Sep. 2012

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This popular hardcover book is truly one of a kind. Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils is perfect for anyone looking to know more about essential oils and how they can be used in everyday life. Whether you are a beginner or a long-time essential oil user, this book is designed for you.

Watch this short video to see the highlights of this new edition!

Features of the new edition of this contemporary guide include the following:

• New products introduced at the 2012 doTERRA convention.
• Many new photos, illustrations, research, and application methods.
• New Quick Usage Chart giving new and experienced oil users alike one central location to quickly see how pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils and blends can be safely and effectively used to help support the body's natural health.
• A new section called Daily Tips for an Essential Lifestyle. This section features tips on how essential oils can easily be integrated as natural solutions in many aspects of life, including cooking, sleeping, relaxing, exercising, and much more!
• New QR codes and URLs pointing to exclusive online video content with information on what essential oils are and great tips on how they can be used and applied. These videos are especially great for new oil users who may be uncertain how they can safely use essential oils to benefit their own and their family's health.
• Easy-to-understand definitions for each medical condition listed in the Personal Usage Guide section.
• Listings of all of the essential oils and essential oil blends with their chemical constituents, historical uses, application suggestions, safety data, and much more.
• Essential oil solutions for helping with everything from common disorders such as acne to more serious illnesses such as diabetes.
• An introduction to essential oils, including their benefits and historical background. This edition features an expanded history section and new research.
• Reflexology charts.
• Illustrated instructions explaining how to perform the Aroma Touch™ Technique.

Fourth Edition, September 2012.

Size: 282 pages, 11¼" x 8½" x ½"

AUTHOR INFORMATION

This book was written and published by AromaTools.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Personal Usage Guide

Notes and Explanations

Personal Usage Guide

The Science and Application of Essential Oil

An Introduction to Essential Oils

Essential Oil Constituents

Topical Application

Auricular Internal Body Points

Reflexology Hand and Foot Charts

Aroma Touch™ Technique

Autonomic Nervous System

Aromatic Application

Nose and Olfactory System

The Art of Blending

Internal Application

Household Application

Single Essential Oils

Essential Oil Blends

Essential Oil–Inspired Wellness Supplements

Essential Living and Spa Products

Appendix and References

Body Systems Chart

Single Essential Oils Property Chart

Taxonomical Information

Research References

Bibliography

Index