Modern Essentials, September 2018, 10th Edition

Our most popular hardcover book just got better. Modern Essentials: The Complete Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils now features dōTERRA® brand names for all products. Amazingly practical for anyone wanting to learn about essential oils and their everyday uses. It is the ultimate guide, whether you are a new or experienced essential oils user. The simple, easy-to-use format has been improved to help you quickly find important information: which essential oils to use for hundreds of health conditions, how to safely and effectively apply them, and ways to incorporate oils into daily living. This book is an indispensable reference for any aromatherapy library.

Features of the New Edition:

• Fresh, new cover.
• Features dōTERRA® brand names for all products.
• Simple, spacious page designs featuring more full-color photographs, descriptive charts, and illustrations.
• Detailed descriptions of over 60 essential oils and 30 blends, including 9 essential oils and 7 blends new to this edition.
• "Simple Solutions"—over 150 condition-specific recipes, blends, and tips in "My Usage Guide" section.
• "My Usage Guide" organized alphabetically for hundreds of common disorders—like acne—and serious diseases—like diabetes.
• Easy-to-understand definitions after each medical condition in "My Usage Guide."
• "Essential Oil Basics" chapter outlining application and safety fundamentals for novice and experienced essential oil users.
• Expanded, separate "Essential Living" chapter containing lifestyle ideas and recipes for personal care, children, cleaning, cooking, nutrition, and exercise.
• Interchangeable blend recipes for personal and home care in "Essential Living" chapter.
• Separate section for essential-oil inspired "Personal Care and Spa" products.
• Body systems symbol throughout the book to highlight different body systems affected by the oils.
• Section on "Plants and Essential Oils"—why and how plants create essential oils.
• "Single Essential Oils" and "Essential Oil Blends" sections with "Quick Facts" box for simple reference on the basics of any oil or blend.
• Listings of all of the essential oils and blends with chemical constituents, historical uses, application suggestions, safety data, and more.
• "Essential Oil Science In Depth" chapter enhancing knowledge with illustrations and explanations on essential oils, benefits, safety information, and more.
• Hundreds of research studies as footnote references throughout the book.
• Illustrated charts for auricular points, reflex hand and foot therapy, the autonomic nervous system, and more.
• "My Notes on Essential Oils and Blends" section with blank pages for personal observations and references (after the sections on "Single Essential Oils," "Essential Oil Blends," and "Essential Supplements").

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Publication: September 2018, 10th Edition.

Pages: 511.

Binding: Hardcover.

Dimensions: 8½" wide x 11¼" tall x ¾" deep.

The Basics of Essential Oils

An Introduction to Essential Oils

A Brief History of Essential Oils

Topical Application

Auricular Internal Body Points

Reflexology Hand and Foot Charts

Balancing Touch Massage Technique

Autonomic Nervous System

Aromatic Application

Nose and Olfactory System

The Art of Blending

Internal Application

Single Essential Oils

Essential Oil Blends

Essential Supplements

Personal Care and Spa

My Usage Guide

How to Use This Section

Dilution Reference Chart

Body Systems

Additional Notes on Using Essential Oils

My Usage Guide

Essential Living

Bath and Shower

Personal Care

Perfumes

Lotions

Lips

Sleeping/Relaxing

Waking Up/Energizing

Kitchen

Bathroom

Kids

Diffuser Blends

First Aid

Essential Oils and Cooking

Nutrition and Essential Oils

Exercise and Essential Oils

Essential Living

Essential Oil Science in Depth

How Essential Oils Interact with the Body

Plants and Essential Oils

Ensuring Essential Oil Purity and Quality

Essential Oil Constituents

Appendix and References

Appendix A: Body Systems Chart

Appendix B: Single Essential Oils Property Chart

Appendix C: Essential Oil and Blend Quick Usage Chart

Appendix D: Taxonomical Information

Research References

Bibliography

Index