Aromatherapy Books

I found this book very interesting as a beginner for Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. This is my first time ever been expose to this. I could understand clearly what the book was talking about, and is written for people to understand specially beginners that are interested in using Essential Oils and Aromatherapy in a regular basis in their routine life, I call this book the Essential Oils and Aromatherapy 101.

As a relative healthy girl in my mid-twenties I assumed I was doing everything I could to stay that way. After reading this book I have realized there are aspects of my mind, body, and soul that I have been neglecting. The suggestions of how to incorporate aromatherapy in a persons life were very helpful and so easy. I have immedately felt a difference in myself and my spirit. I highly reccomend this book to people of all ages and encourage everyone to try essential oils, especially those who do not believe in the tremendous benefits of them.

If you want to read a good book on aromatherapy, I'd suggest you go for 'Aromatherapy for Dummies' by Kathi Keville instead. In fact, in many places in Patton's book, you find she borrowed liberally (as in the same phrases and paragraphs) from Keville's book. Also, if you're looking for recipes, you'll find them, as long as her company doesn't make a similar product. If it does, then she's helpfully listed all of the products you can buy from her company in its own appendix. Pretty much, you're paying for a book-long advertisement for her products.

In all fairness the aromatherapy world is always evolving, but I did have to disagree with some of the essential oils Mary Lee was recommending for children, especially after my own training and certification in the field. The information she writes is not harmful, just not the most recent.

I found this book very interesting as a beginner for Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. This is my first time ever been expose to this. I could understand clearly what the book was talking about, and is written for people to understand specially beginners that are interested in using Essential Oils and Aromatherapy in a regular basis in their routine life, I call this book the Essential Oils and Aromatherapy 101.

I have just been reading the comments listed here. Im surprised at the negativity, but I can see where they are coming from. I found this book to be mind opening, inspiring, and educational. It was given to me as a gift 2 yrs ago, and I have taken many essential oil baths with no harmful side effects. Im getting ready to start another bath series now, and Im very excited. I think essential oil baths are very healing and have helped me very much. I would like to encourage readers and potential buyers of this book to please not be swayed by the negative comments posted here. Read the book for yourself! Even if you DONT do the baths, the concepts this book teaches can open your mind and give you an insight into life that you didnt have before. It would be a shame to miss out on that because of someone elses opinion.

This book was just too short, good, but short!
I really liked what the author had to say and will gladly buy other books by the same author!!!!
I would like to see more things done with the stones that she uses in this book, and this could have been a 1000 page book and been just fine with me!!!
Again books with receipes really need to have spiral binding, it is too hard to try to keep these books open and would love a bigger book!

Having studied with Milli in the 90's, and after having done hundreds of baths myself, I have to say that my spiritual journey has been greatly enhanced and quickened as a result of my association with Milli and by taking the Essential Oil Baths. Not only have some of the most profound healings of my life accured whilst taking the Essential Oil Bath therapies, but my love, respect and honour of the plant kingdom, from which the essential oils are derived, has flowered. Aromatherapy, which I studied over 20 years ago, and still practise, barely touches upon the spiritual potential of essential oils.This aspect of healing that can be derived from the baths, is missed and overlooked by many Aromatherapists, who are not taught, and therefore are afraid, to look beyond and outside of their square. I am so grateful to Milli who has had the courage, the insight, the wisdom and compassion to put forth, in a simple manner, a therapy that everyone can benefit from. It is a shame that fear, ignorance and pride could in any way prevent someone from purchasing this book. This book is invaluable to anyone who is serious about emotional and spiritual healing with essential oils.I recommend it wholeheartedly.

I did not realize just how paradigm-shattering, though, until I read some of the first responses here on Amazon. It seems that this book has touched a nerve, perhaps even tipped a sacred cow or two. ;-)

Essential oil therapy is not aromatherapy, something Ms. Austin takes care to point out. It is perhaps understandable that the therapy's divergence from fundamental guidelines of aromatherapy could be found threatening by aromatherapy practitioners. After all, they have had to struggle for acceptance (or at least shelter from criticism) from a conservative medical establishment. Still, it is a shame to read such vitriolic and unfounded criticism.

This book is about a powerful healing modality. Its author is responsible, thorough, and truthful about how it works.

The Healing Bath contains careful instructions about the uses of essential oils in specific situations. Ms. Austin is clear and upfront about the potential effects certain essential oils can have as they interact with the body's subtle fields. She describes in detail how to prepare in advance to prevent or reduce any discomfort, and what to do if one does experience any unexpected effect or emotional response.

I found this book fascinating, so much so that I looked up the author and arranged for a private consultation. Over the last few years, I have done two separate rounds of Essential Oil therapy baths. The therapy and results are, in my experience, highly beneficial and life-changing. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking new information about healing.

I have been using essential oils and aromatherapy a great deal on myself. Milli Austin's book does suggest using essential oils in much higher dosages than most aromatherapists recommend, but if anyone tries her baths, they are life changing. I don't believe she is negligent at all. She is simply attuned to using the oils in a different way than they are generally used. If you are a sensitive person you may want to use a bit less oil than she recommends but her baths do what they are meant to. Taking the baths weekly on a regular basis helped me to get in touch with my issues with anger and emotional inhibition. I had startling past life flashbacks emerge that were very relevant to my life today. I feel like I underwent an absolute transformation using the bath recipes suggested in her book.

This book was recommended to me by one of my students in our essential oils classes. The organization of the material and the information are excellent for someone searching for information on essential oils and what they are for.

The majority of this book does not focus on aromatherapy. Some history is discussed, and other than that, most of the book is spent discussing the problems with the current medical paradigm. I completely agree with him, however, I purchased a book titled "Medical Aromatherapy" not "The Current Medical Paradigm Sucks." Discussion of the essential oils does not begin until Chapter 12. Hello!! There are only 13 chapters in the book. The last two chapters of the book were great, but I really don't recommend this book.

This book is not for the folks who want to just make Blends.
Its for people who want to know the science behind the oils. What groups each oil belongs in. Which is something everyone must know when blending. You need to know what oils to use if you do not have a certain oil on hand. Plus Kurt has the science down. Reading this book all the way thru will teach you how to use the oils.
So many books out there on blends, but what are you blending?
Kurts book called Advance Aromatherapy is wonderful to. I love both books and have learn so MUCH more then I ever could from other books.
I have learned how to deal with viruses , in depth.
If you are serious about this subject, both of Kurts books are a MUST HAVE.

This book continues from where a lot of books on aromatherapy left out. For those of us who are curious about how essential oils actually work, this book provides all the scientific principles. Unlike a lot of other books which merely tell us what the function of the oils are, this book not only goes in depth into the mechanics of aromatherapy, it also provides some revolutionary ideas on the use of essential oils. For practitioners with a science background, this book provides plenty of convincing and credible reasons for the use of aromatherapy in the treatment of various ailments.

However, I'm disappointed with the first half of the book which is overly "political" and has definitely gone overboard in its attack of the medical profession. Skip all that and start from the middle of the book.

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Compared to innumerable other excellent books on the subject aromatherapy, Schnaubelt's book comes up distinctly short on helpful data. For the book to be truly helpful, one must be experienced in the use of oils, and if experienced, the book is all-bar-useless given the dearth of detailed information. It's a snapshot only and, therefore, not useful as a book of reference. Not recommended I'm afraid.

This book is great for kids, or for those who enjoy "remilling" soaps. It wasn't what I was expecting, but still a good book. It is good for those that don't want to measure out lye, but I would recommend you look elsewhere if you are looking to make soap from scratch.

From the eyes of a beginner this book is great because most of the recipes don't cost a bundle or contain harmful chemicals like lye. (I dont think I want to experiment with lye just yet). This book also has ideas that are inexpensive and easy to follow. "Die-hard" soap makers that believe in only absolutly made-from-scratch recipes will most definatly not apprieciate this book. Many of the recipes start from store bought soap and shampoo which in my opinion does not reduce the quality of the end results. The things in this book are great for presents. I've actually have been asked by one of my friends if I would sell some of the things I make at her store!

You can really be creative by using Kelly's base recipes and customizing them to your exact tastes for color and fragrance. We made all our Christmas gifts to rave reviews and the all natural ingredients are safe for the kids to use.

I was excited when I read this book I quickly started looking for the ingredients to make my first soap. It was easy to make and very nice.

I am, although, having a hard time locating shampoo concentrate for the shampoo recipes.

Kelly Reno's book is great for beginners. It has simpler recipes where one doesn't have to buy all types of exotic ingredients. I especially liked the section on melt and pour soap recipes using glycerin soap. This is a great project for kids and for those who are a little hesitant to work with lye!

I bought both "The Herbal Body Book" and her book "The Herbal Home Spa". I have tried several recipes from both books. Some work ok, but others are not worth the effort. For example, a cleansing lotion as thin as water ( no exaggeration), or a shampoo that left my hair feeling worse than before I washed. Not all recipes are bad, and some are downright fun to make and use. I don't regret these as a starter, but rather than buy the rest of her series, I will switch to another author.

Not only is this book full of natural and easy to make beauty concoctions, it's recipes often make great gift items. The book suggests some creative packaging options, and the creative person will be able to think of many more on their own. Some of the ingredients are a challenge to come by, but between the resources referenced in the book, and searching the Internet, you should be able to track most of them down.

So many of the recipes in Ms. Tourles great book have become staples in my beauty regime. The Minty Astringent is great in the hot summer weather to cool and refresh your complexion. The pH Restorer Facial Steam is wonderful for bringing a healthy glow to tired worn out skin. One of the first few books that I collected on the subject of make it yourself beauty products, I still refer to it very often.

Very few recipes compared to the same kind of books.Plus there is nothing new in her recipes. All is "dèja Vu" recipes.
[In my opinion you should]save your money buy other better book...
Such as "Natural recipes for perfect skin"by Pierre Jean Cousin also 128 pages but full of recipes and informations, beautiful photos enclose.
Or "Herbal body book"by Jeanne Rose 400 pages real herbal body recipes VS this book only 128pages.

Very few recipes compared to the same kind of books.Plus there is nothing new in her recipes. All is "dèja Vu" recipes.
Save your money buy other better book...
Such as "Natural recipes for perfect skin"by Pierre Jean Cousin also 128 pages but full of recipes and informations, beautiful photos enclose.
Or "Herbal body book"by Jeanne Rose 400 pages real herbal body recipes VS this book only 128pages.

I learned this for my friend who has a curved back-very painful. We did it once a week for 14 weeks. Doctor said it was completely healed and during surgery only needed to remove some splinters. The video also helps you learn the technique. Both together are an excellent way to learn. Anyone can do this.

I recently went to a training on the Raindrop Technique given by a Certified Doctor of Chiopratic. My coach for the session is a renowned author on Essential Oils with over 200 published works and "real" credentials. So the negative comments by one of the posters is quite without doing their research on the background of how these oils are harvested, distilled, and manufactured. I'm not a "devotee" to Gary Young, so I am speaking unbiased in my comments!

During my session I did have a burning senstation on my upper back, but this is not an "allergic" reaction! And to calm this all one needs to do is add some carrier oil before proceeding. Some people with fair skin may tend to be more sensitive and all the person giving the session must do is pay attention and have had proper training to begin with.

When I came to this class my low back hurt, my upper back hurt, my knees hurt and I had a headache. I did not notice too much of a change that day other than some sensations taking place in my body. But the next day...it was probably 3 hours after waking up I noticed NO PAIN anywhere. It was the first time in years I did not wake up with some form of pain somewhere in my body. Wow...I could not believe it! You do NOT have to dilute the oils down! If the client has very sensitive skin, yes, it may be a very wise idea, but with over 150 participants in this technique class, not one person complained! Hmmm...that says a great deal. These oils are powerful. There may be other oils out there that also take pride in they manufaturing process, but I will stay with a company that has been in business for over 10 years and knows what they are doing and deliver oils that work. Essential Oils properly developed are remarkable Biblical Healing Oils. Unfortunately for this country the good ole USA...it has been severely tainted by governmental control and I have not heard of anyone losing their life using essential oils, but I persoanally know quite a few that died due to MEDICATION that is by the way FDA approved! And thank God I have the training and knowledge I do or my husband would have been one of these sad statistics when I took him off a medication he has side effects from while his doctor said it was not from the medication! And boy...don't get me started on this one. I respect doctors, but I respect God's natural alternative 10,000 time more!

I am going to massage school & my teacher introduced the raindrop technique to us. I had the raindrop technique done on me 3x it was awesome. It helped with my scolosis, gave me energy & I also felt relaxed within those 3x times I had it done on me. It also gave me clarity & I felt more grounded, balanced in my life. Now I'm giving it to my friends & family & they think its AMAZING. My mom felt relaxed and it help her fibromyalgia. I highly recommend the raindrop technique. I absolutely love the young living essential oils.

I loved this book and have added the technique to my Reflexology practice. Especially great during the winter months for people fighting colds! My clients love it!

If you have taken Raindrop Technique training, or have learned from the DVD, this book is a WONDERFUL reference and reminder of what the process is. Black & white photos of different set-ups and steps of the technique. Well worth the price. Highly recommended!

An inspirational book that takes you on an insightful journey into the cultural world and history of incense-what can be described as the most spiritual way people use plants. As an Osteopathic medical student, I am intrigued by the exploration of raw, natural plant incenses as medicine. The implications for the role of incense in integrative medicine practices are absolutely fascinating. This book reminds me how nature can really be a great guide to healing. Additional helpful information on individual plants supports you in creating your own incense experience. The lists of plants and their properties are handy for checking what feels right to use for a given purpose. Whether choosing a scent to simply perfume the house or to deepen meditation, connection, and spiritual presence, this book is truly the ultimate guide. As a lover of incense, the book gave me new insights into the potential for the use of raw plants in my own practice with incense. This book is a must read for anyone who loves incense, and wants to appreciate its rich potential even more.

Kerry Hughes writes from the perspective of an ethnobotanist as her private interviewing reveals, but she also includes a lot of interesting information from a spiritual perspective. I appreciated that she included incense practices from numerous cultures, not just Eastern philosophies as do many other books on the subject of incense. More plants could have been discussed to qualify this as a "bible", but she highlights the major ones from key cultures. There is some repetition in the book that could have been edited out, and it may be more of a reference book than a comprehensive review of the subject matter, but I still recommend it. I very much liked the link she makes between plants, fragrance and spirituality, and she includes practical ways to incorporate incense into daily practice to bridge the separation between nature and human beings.

I really love how the author blended the esoteric with hard science in The Incense Bible. If you are looking for a woo-woo book, this is not it. Instead it is a carefully researched and well-documented journey of the sense of smell, the spirit of fragrance/incense and the history and science behind it. Ms. Hughes knows how to walk that fine line between science and spirituality and as I went through the book, I began to regard my sense of smell as sacred and sensuous, and yet I am also grateful to learn about how it can transport me to another place and time so readily.

In reading the book, I also felt the author's knowledge and love of the plants that give us the remarkable aromas of incense and I appreciate how she presented the big picture, walking us through various uses for individual fragrances. I have ordered this book to give to a couple of friends of mine who run a Yoga studio, so that they can decide on the perfect blend for their classes. The Incense Bible makes me realize a strong truth, which is we live in a world that offers many gifts - and the sense of smell and the many different moods of incense is certainly one of them. Thank you!

This book has a beautiful underlying intention, to introduce its reader to the dynamics of our underestimated sense of smell. All five senses can be used as tools to feed our soul. When we put healthy tasty food in our mouths and paint our walls colors that are pleasing, we are nourished, inspired, and perhaps more complete feeling. This book presents the 'health food' for our nose- a mysterious tool, at least in my own experience that is easy to use only accidentally. As smell has historically been explored before by many different cultures, the author proficiently unites ideas and uses of incense, ultimately suggesting modern application of sacred rituals.

The importance and use of smell, as I have gathered after reading this book, could be a missing link that encourages ceremony and sacredness in a time that lacks both. If not that, at least by becoming more aware of our senses, we can be more conscious of our environment- thus more in the present.

Incense, as Hughes states the preface of her book, is a vast topic to cover in just one book. This well researched, thoughtful book, however, upholds its aim in an efficient and useful manner. I was happy to discover such an author promoting understanding and applications of our environment and how closely connected we really are to it.

This book is not a comprehensive or authoritative work about incense as the title would suggest and one gets the definite impression that the author only has a basic and superficial knowledge about incense.The book hardly discusses the metaphysical properties of incense and only deals with a few types of incense,leaving out many of the popular types and brands of incense.The book is also not well illustrated.

I bought two books with different titles but same content. It never happend to me before with amazon. I wonder whose fault it is: editor or amazon. Anyway the book was cheap, so no effort worth to complain. But I am disapointed by amazon. If it happens one more time, I will buy books elswhere.

Silviu
Bratislava. Slovakia

This book is just pure fun, perfect for a beach or pool read, perfect for those times when you just don't want to think.

Rose is an aromatherpist/masseuse who has removed herself from her life and career in London to settle down in a small village in order to recover from a romance gone bad. We like her right away; we like her quaint cottage, her sweet ways, and her fascinating job (courtesy of Jessmine Lovage and her encyclopedic information about aromatherapy!).

But all is not QUITE well. Busybody Anise, a lady very much "on in years," is convinced that Rose is running a house of ill repute! She employs her more liberal sister Anjelica (of no small age either) and her swain, Basil, to spy on Rose 24/7. Actually, it's not Rose who is running a naughty house, but I won't spoil the story or the enormous humor in this book.

Well, Rose meets Dan, a builder with the cottage charmingly named "Builder's Bottom," and sparks fly. But nothing seems to work out right for the couple...

Find out what happens to Rose and Dan, Basil and Anise, and all the other remarkably fun villagers in this simply delightful book. It's one of those you can't put down for the sheer fun of it.

I found this to be one of the best Carole Matthews titles that I have read. Carole's books always present such interesting challenges faced by her protagonists when it comes to life and love, and this one is no exception.

Set in a small village on the outskirts of suburban England, Carole does an excellent job in capturing what life is like in a small town, with neighbors watching your every move, speculating and spreading rumors that sometimes only have a sliver of truth to them. She even reveals how wrong people can be about what is innocent, and what isn't in a small town through hilarious antics of a housewife turned prostitute.

The main character, Rose, is trying very hard to start a new life in a small town, but nobody wants to give her a break because they don't understand what she does as an aromatherapist, and mistakenly think she is a prostitute! As she settles in, she begins to fall in love with a local, who is going through his own relationship troubles. However, she is still torn by the affair that sent her fleeing from London. I couldn't stop reading as Rose tries so desperately to make the right decision, faltering for some time but eventually coming to terms with her feelings after a rather muddy encounter!

A definite must for any fan of Carole Matthews, or British chic lit!

I agree with the other reviewer, lots of situations were left unexplored. The other books I have read by this author didn't have multiple, interacting story lines like this book did. It was a quick, fun read but not the best Carole Matthews' book in my opinion.

Rose Stevens has managed to fall in love with a married man. She flees London for the countryside and the small village of Great Brayford to set up her own aromatherapy business and escape her broken heart. Never mind that the townspeople aren't sure what an aroma therapist is - they are convinced that there's hanky panky going on at her cottage.

Local building contractor Dan Spikenard never anticipated falling for the new lady that takes up residence in the house that "smells like a tart's handbag," but that is exactly what happens when he is summoned to repair her chimney. But the unthinkable happens -Hugh returns to the picture suddenly single and ready to settle down with Rose. What's a girl to do?

Matthews has created a romantic story with twists and turns and has you rooting for the lead couple to find their way back to each other. Quirky residents, funny situations, and jealous lovers make this a quick and entertaining read!

I am curious about the reviews in which plagiarism is mentioned especially where there don't appear to be any bad reviews concerning plagiarism. This leads me to believe there have been other known instances in which Ms. Larson has used others' copyrighted material. The good reviews here at Amazon are suspect and sound as if they were written by Linda Larson herself. (the 'author'). Do your research, and investigate Ms. Larson's claims on her websites because I am personally aware of copyright infringement in the case of another book she claimed to have written. If others are aware of plagiarism on the part of the 'author' in any other published books please feel free to contact me.

I bought this as a gift for my boss. I thought the subject was very interesting and bought it based on the positive reviews of other readers. When I received it, I was very disappointed by the quality of the printing. It looked like someone photo-copied it. I expected a $12 paperback to have a more professional look. Needless to say, I won't be giving it as a gift.

Mind you, I am not judging the quality of the writing. Since I know nothing about children or accupressure, I am not qualified to rate that.

I have used the information in this book and it is truly great and very helpful to new mothers with infants. I am devastated of what another reviewer has to say about Ms Larson's book. This sounds almost like petty jealousy and no where did I read that Ms Larson was proclaiming to be a doctor. Her techniques and methods are proven and very good. I did not see anywhere in her book which I own,falsehoods at all. I am sorry, this is a great book and every new mother should have it in her home.

This book has wonderful information on Chinese "TUINA" Acupressure and Aromatherapy. The author studied in China, and the valuable information taken from both Chinese Medicine Doctors and a very well known Registered Nurse Jane Buckle, author of "Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing" of whom wrote the foreword in this book. There is much credible information in the book, great for new mothers and for those who simply want to use acupressure to help their children! Sincerely, LOVED THE BOOK!! AMTA (AMERICAN MASSAGE THERAPY JOURNAL IS DOING A FRONT COVER ARTICLE ON THIS BOOK SPRING 2001. A NATIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATION, BOOK REVIEW WILL FOLLOW IN SEPTEMBER 2001 ISSUE OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY JOURNAL.

I think this book offers much advice and help on the baby massage. I beleive the other person who wrote the other review is jealous and petty. No where in her book does Ms. Larson proclaim to be a medical doctor nor have I found any plagerism in the book. This book is of great help to all new mothers with their infants and from I have experience from the book helps greatly. I would give this book a high 5 star rating no matter what any other reviewer says. I have this book and use it and I would not be without it. I did not think she talked as though she had a medical license. This book is a must for all new mothers with infants. To accuse someone of what this other reviewer has done is duly unjust and unprofessional.

I have been practicing aromatherapy for the past 10 years and this is book is an absolute must have for any serious aromatherapy practioner. This is the ONLY book I have found which gives a clear description of how and why essential oils do not have the same reaction on everybody. For example, when experimenting on myself I could not understand why a strong stimulating oil such as Rosemary would have the opposite effect on me. This book is absolutely invaluable in the field of aromatherapy and one which I refer to over and over again. The only complaint I have is that Jennine hasn't written another book yet.

The author of this book has really captured the importance the Autonomic Nervous System in the field of Aromatherapy. She has a warm humour, and obvious vast knowledge of this natural method of healing. For those of us who are aware of what Aromatherapy is, and are wanting to increase our insight on this topic, I would highly recommend this book. It gives you a well thought out, personalized view on the day to day experiences, guidelines, and beliefs of a trained and obviously more than qualified practitioner.It also is a great reference guide to the uses of the essential oils.Giving chemical component breakdowns as well as daily uses.Having read this book I use it as my own guide daily, and thank you Jennine, for this.

I had high hopes for this book, and read it all the way through waiting for it to get better. It never did -- the writing is AWFUL (desparately needed a professional editor) and the author contradicts herself. Furthermore, I am a chemist with some psychopharmacological training, and based on the title, expected this book to be somewhat scientific. No luck on that, either. Kurt Schnaubelt (PhD) does a better job of presenting nuanced, experimentally supported information, whereas this book barely skims the surface. The information on the autonomic nervous system seems lifted from a first-year textbook, if that... the only interesting, original part of Ms. Stromkins book is her assertion that people respond differently to essential oils based on their autonomic nervous system. However, this assertion remains TOTALLY UNSUBSTANTIATED by any kind of controlled experiment -- and worse, her anecdotal evidence is weak and contradictory. Don't waste your money.

THE AUTOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AND AROMATHERAPY is a relatively technical book that discusses in lay terms material the reader will find helpful if she or he is newly interested in essential oils, or seeks to know more about the finer aspects of the effects essential oils on the nervous system. Stromkins works with a group called Scents of Comfort that apparently operates out of British Columbia in Canada. According to Stromkins, the reader can obtain more information at scentsoc@direct.ca.

Janine Stromkins suggests that much of the material in her book was not available at the time of publication (1998). She certainly includes information I had not previously realized, but should have known. For example, she suggests a difference exists between the oil from Clove buds (with which we cook) and Clove flowers (which are milder and therefore less likely to be an irritant.

Stromkins has organized the book so that the reader can locate an ailment or symptom and find oils that deal with it, or vice versa, locate an oil and examine the possibilities. I would recommend doing both as she has also included information about when not to use an oil (pregnancy, high blood pressure, etc.). One feature of the book I especially like is he table that explains what is meant by analgesic, carminative, cicatrisant, and other terms for which I lack a precise meaning or find somewhat unfamiliar. A good place to begin reading about this complex subject.