Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art

DETAILS : 

• Author : Kathi Keville , Mindi Green
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sri Satguru Publications
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 August 2002
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ New
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8170306027
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8170306023
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, co-authored by the renowned herbalist Kathi Keville and aromatherapist Mindi Green, is widely considered a foundational masterpiece in the field of holistic health and plant-based medicine. Originally published in the late 20th century and beautifully updated over the years, this comprehensive handbook seamlessly blends the ancient history of scent with modern scientific research, making it a definitive textbook for both professionals and beginners alike.

The authors approach aromatherapy not as a superficial trend, but as a legitimate healing art that interfaces deeply with human physiology, psychology, and emotional well-being. The text provides an exhaustive exploration of the extraction and chemistry of essential oils, detailing how these concentrated botanical extracts interact with the olfactory system and the limbic system of the brain to influence mood, memory, and physical healing. Rather than offering a simple list of recipes, the book delves into the individual therapeutic profiles of dozens of essential oils, mapping out their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic properties.

Furthermore, the guide is highly celebrated for its practical application methods, offering precise instructions for creating therapeutic blends, massage oils, compresses, and customized remedies for a wide array of physical ailments and emotional imbalances. Keville and Green place a heavy emphasis on safety, proper dilution ratios, and the vital importance of sourcing pure, unadulterated essential oils. By combining scientific pharmacognosy with a deep reverence for the plant kingdom, this book serves as an indispensable roadmap for anyone looking to safely and effectively integrate the therapeutic power of nature's aromas into their daily lifestyle or professional practice.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathi Keville is an internationally acclaimed herbalist, aromatherapist, and author who has been teaching and writing about plant medicine since the late 1960s. As the director of the Green Medicine Academy and the former director of the American Herb Association, she has spent decades cultivating a profound, hands-on understanding of botany and product formulation. Keville has authored numerous landmark books on herbalism, and her work is characterized by a rare blend of traditional folklore, practical gardening experience, and rigorous clinical validation, making her one of the most respected elders in the modern American herbal renaissance.

Mindi Green is an expert aromatherapist, aesthetician, and researcher with a deep specialization in the cosmetic and therapeutic formulation of botanicals. Her professional career has focused heavily on the intersection of skincare, emotional wellness, and plant chemistry. Green’s writing style is noted for its clarity, precision, and accessibility, ensuring that complex biochemical concepts regarding terpene and ester compounds are easily understood by the lay reader. Together, her technical expertise in product application and Keville’s vast botanical knowledge create a perfect academic and practical synergy within this volume.