Chinese Medicine Essential Oils: A Materia Medica and Practical Guide to Their use (en Inglés)
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Chinese Medicine Essential Oils: A Materia Medica and Practical Guide to Their Use brings the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine to the art of aromatherapy by introducing unique essential oils made from Chinese medicinal plants to the aromatherapy community, as well as presenting a new modality to the acupuncture and Chinese medicine community. This pioneering book by Evelyn Robert, L.Ac., is an innovative treasure for practitioners of Chinese medicine, aromatherapists, their patients, and anyone interested in the value that the therapeutic use of essential oils offers for their personal wellbeing.Part One of "Chinese Medicine Essential Oils" explains in detail the therapeutic use of essential oils within the practice of acupuncture and classical Chinese medicine, while making the concepts of these healing modalities accessible to the lay reader. It connects the science and chemistry of essential oils to traditional Chinese medicine theory. Most appreciated by the practicing reader, Evelyn Robert, L.Ac. presents comprehensive practical instructions on the proper application of the oils for a myriad of conditions and indications, including how to safely dilute essential oils and how to create customized blends.In Part Two, the Material Medica, the author presents extensive information about the qualities, character, actions, and therapeutic combinations of over 75 unique Chinese medicine essential oils.The Appendices follow with book references, cross-references of essential oils and their therapeutic use, and an index.Chinese Medicine Essential Oils is a unique approach to aromatherapy using essential oils made from Chinese medicinal plants. It is an invaluable reference for any student or practitioner of alternative and complementary medicine.
