Originally published in 1988, I purchased the 1995 hardcover edition for $2.00 at 2nd & Charles. This is more of a reference book. There isn’t an index at all. Everything is written up in alphabetical order. The name of oils are mixed in with remedies (hypertension, hives, jasmine essential oil, lymph, etc…). Hmmm! Not sure if I like this setup at all. She does provide a few recipes and formulas at the end of the book in Appendix C.

I will probably not just sit down and read the whole thing at one sitting, When something comes up, and I get a chance to reference it, I’ll come back here to rate and review on its usefulness. Can’t have too many natural remedy books in my collection.

NOTE: Since I’ve used Helichrysum essential oil to help with a blood cot in my leg during COVID, I did read what this book had to say about the oil. It doesn’t mention blood clots at all and is very general in its uses.

Most up-to-date encyclopaedia of aromatherapy available today, with over 400 entries covering 82 essential oils and more than 200 conditions.All the entries are comprehensive and provide an easy-to-understand introduction to a wide range of topics. The properties of essential oils are clearly explained, as are the health conditions that benefit from them. There is practical advice on treatment and on oils that are potentially beneficial or hazardous. Simple recipes and formulae for baths, creams and tonics are included in the appendices.

Aromatherapy An A-Z
by
Patricia Davis

This fabulous encyclopedia is a wonderfully comprehensive compilation of over 200 conditions and 82 essential oils with illustrations, that may help these conditions. There is just so much here to absorb, and I do feel it is a great reference for those who take more of a holistic approach to bodily maintenance. This book felt so complete to me it not only had the complaint I was looking for that was easy to find and understand and especially well defined, but then also had the essential oils that would help me, the amount to use and even the manner to use them in.

The International Journal of Aromatherapy called this book on of the most thoroughly researched books on the subject of aromatherapy, and I would whole heatedly agree with them. Patricia even included sections on what oils that could be dangerous for me to take and even had a section with information on where to obtain different types of oils, and step by step recipes to make skin lotions, bath oils and even mouthwash. I would recommend this wonderful desk reference for aromatherapy to anyone who has an interest in the holistic approach and it has definitely earned a respected place in my spiritual toolbox.

Love & Light,

Riki Frahmann ( )