Natural Beauty Treatments for Body and Face by certified phytotherapists Charlotte Mitchell & Martin Watt
The aim of this manual is to present the excellent therapeutic value of plants for beauty care, while also providing information on those herbs which have been known to cause adverse reactions. Over the last few years, there has been an increased interest in the use of plant extracts and other natural materials in cosmetics. Learn how to safely incorporate the benefits of plants, as well as essential oils, into safe and effective treatments for face and body.
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Essential Oils in Aromatherapy what they really can do without the trade hype
By Martin Watt Medical Herbalist & Essential Oils Educator
Includes profiles on 51 essential oils & substantial text on their uses, safety, production and extraction.
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Ancient Aromatic Plants for clipart, web pages, course notes, and pictures for framing
Over 260 images on CD
Around 80 different plants
54 colorized
69 printable as clear A4 size pictures (With more being produced) |
Samples:
Rose
Ginger
Sage
Thyme |
The purchaser of this disk may reproduce the pictures freely as single, or multiple illustrations on paper (except published books), as part of course notes, trade literature, or for illustrating sites.
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MASSAGE AS A MODE OF TREATMENT
BY
WILLIAM MURRELL, M.D., F.R.C.P.
LECTURER ON PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS AT THE WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL; EXAMINER IN MATERIA MEDICA IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, AND TO THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF LONDON
1887
This difficult to find 96 page antique book, has now been transferred to CD. It contains some fascinating insights into the way the medical profession before the turn of the Century utilized massage. A lot of the information remains extremely useful to massage practitioners or learners.
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THE SCENT OF FLOWERS AND LEAVES
ITS PURPOSE AND RELATION TO MAN
BY F.A. HAMPTON M.A. B.M. B.CH (Oxon)
1925
This beautifully written, 135 page book, contains substantial volumes of information of relevance to aromatherapy such as:
- THE SENSE OF SMELL
- COMPOSITION OF THE SCENT
- THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCENT
- THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESSENTIAL OIL IN THE PLANT
- THE FUNCTION OF SCENT
- INSECTS AND THE SCENT OF FLOWERS
- SCENT IN RELATION WITH BOTANICAL CHARACTER
- CLASSIFICATION
- OUR APPRECIATION OF SCENT
- THE SCENT IN THE GARDEN
- EXTRACTION OF SCENT AND MANUFACTURE OF PERFUME
- HISTORY
- APPENDICES AND INDEX
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A MANUAL OF HERBAL REMEDIES
By Charlotte Mitchell
With contributions by Martin Watt
This manual is designed to provide simple but helpful advice. It deals with the treatment of minor ailments using plants with medicinal and nutritional properties.
CONTENTS Methods of Preparation of Herbs General Dosage Storage Preparations for External Use General Precautions Adverse Reactions Medical Conditions A-Z Appendix 1 (dietary options) Appendix 2 (tincture recipe) |
NEW EDITION NOW AVAILABLE IN COLOUR ON CD.
Purchased alone $19.50
See also special offers on multiple publications
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