Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils
Reference Alternative Medicine Holistic Health Herbalism Aromatherapy Wellness Mind-Body-Spirit DIY Natural Remedies
Susanne Fischer-Rizzi’s Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils is the 1990 Sterling paperback that serious oil-lovers still hunt for today. Clocking in at a generous 240 pages, this vintage reference is the pre-internet bible that blends science, folklore and kitchen-table wisdom into one beautifully illustrated volume. Every page feels curated: more than 80 essential oils are profiled with Latin names, safety notes, emotional indications and precise blending ratios, while quick-scan charts list which oils calm exam nerves, settle digestion or repel summer insects. Because the data is laid out encyclopedia-style, you can dip in for a fast answer or curl up for a long, scented education.
What sets this edition apart from later reprints is the era-specific sourcing advice—many of the wild-crafted oils Fischer-Rizzi describes are now scarce or regulated, making her sourcing notes a nostalgic snapshot (and cautionary guide) for modern distillers. The artwork is another collectible plus: hand-drawn botanical plates and full-color photographs printed on matte stock that still releases a faint aroma if you fan the pages. Young adults love the DIY bath-salt recipes; professional massage therapists keep it on the shelf for the quick-reference contraindication tables.
This particular copy is clean and tight—no previous-owner names, no highlighting, no dog-eared corners—just light edge wear that whispers “I’ve been loved.” Whether you’re stocking a home apothecary, hunting a mindful graduation gift, or filling the gap in your alternative-health library, the Complete Aromatherapy Handbook delivers evergreen know-how in a package that feels both scholarly and spa-day indulgent.
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