Essential Oils Desk Reference, 3rd Edition

The EODR is the "Bible" of essential oil use, especially for those using, or interested in using, Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils.The EODR gives the history of essential oils and distilling, dicusses how they work, what makes an oil therapeutic grade, basic chemistry of essential oils, safety considerations, how to apply, how to do a Raindrop Technique, how to VitaFlex (Vitality through the Reflexes, a type of acupressure), how to do a lymphatic pump, how to do auricular therapy (emotional acupressure on the ears) and how to use essential oils on animals.This book covers each essential oil, giving the key constituents, medical properties, uses, fragrant influences (mind and emotions), and how to apply. It also covers each Young Living blend.It includes information on related health topics such as the dangers of heavy metals including mercury, artificial sweeteners, and chlorinated / flouridated water. It gives information on the importance of liver health and pH balance, and what contributes to longevity. All backed by research.There are sections listing each emotional and physical issue and which essential oils are used to nurture, balance and support mind and body.Of all the many aromatherapy books that I have, this book, to me, is the easiest to read, most thorough and most useful. The others stay on the shelf for consulting sometimes. I use my Essential Oil Desk Reference every single day and learn something new each time. In fact, I learned something just by paging through it for this review. [...] has by far the best price on this. With free shipping, it is less than the book alone at any other source that I've found.Susan L. AtchisonCertified AromatherapistLicensed Clinical Professional CounselorCertified Heart-Centered HypnotherapistCertified Release therapist (breathwork)Certified RoHun (vibrational chakra healing) therapistCertified Neuro-Linguisitic Programming practitioner

This book has so much valuable information about essential oils in general and each oil specifically. I just recently purchased it (used) as new Third edition ones are LONG since gone. I purchased the Fifth edition a couple years ago, but wanted this Third edition for the information in it that has been removed from later editions. This book has sections on the constituents of essential oils, understanding the chemistry of essential oils and how they work, the dangers of adulterated oils (as so many on the market are, even when they claim to be "pure"), how therapeutic grade oils are produced, how to be sure your oils ARE therapeutic grade, how to maximize the shelf life of oils, guidelines for safe use and the various ways to use the oils, dilution, hormone therapy, hair, skin and body care with oils, oral hygiene, using oils with children, with animals, for household care, healthy lifestyle and various cleanses and detox methods, liver health and pH balance in the body (acidity versus alkalinity), testing your pH, restoring alkalinity, information on sweeteners, on microwave ovens, on pure water, and so much more. And of course the section I use most, the one that lists many different health problems/conditions and how to address/correct them! I have heard that the powers that be are putting restrictions on what can and cannot be said about oils having the potential to cure certain diseases. So it seems there will be more information that will have to be "watered down" in future editions. This is very unfortunate, and a good reason to get older editions while they are available.

Whether you're new to the world of Essential Oils, or a seasoned follower, there is a plethora of information for you in here. Each single oil and blended oil is explained, where it originates, what it's used for, how to apply it, where to apply it and how often. A big section is nothing but diseases listed alphabetically and how to treat it with the e.o.'s, also listed are nutritional supplements that help to heal that particular condition. I've owned the book for about 5 months now, and am still discovering new things in it. Also has a section on how to deal with sick pets. I wish I had known about the oils when my daughter had a year long bout with head lice from school, kept getting re-infected, and Tea Tree oil works wonders...FAST.But don't be fooled thinking you can go into your local health food store for the oils, they're not therapeutic grade and won't have the same effect, and cannot be ingested like the Young Living Essential oils. Not all oils can be taken internally, but a few can, and they work great. I looked up GOUT in this book and it said you can use Panaway essen. oil, so I put it on my mothers big toe and in about 5 minutes, the pain was totally gone. One time it took 20 min, once the pain was gone in about 20 seconds, and once, I had to reapply it after about 15 min. so be patient, and I can atest that they work wondrously and this book will help you to become an expert , it is the best, bar none. :)

I love these book. It is my go to reference until I get the newest edition. Very informative!

I am so happy with my purchase. This is my second purchase of this book. The first time a different seller mailed me the pocket version instead of the desk version. But this time I ordered from Blue Plate Books bookstore which sent the correct book, it is in excellent shape, and the shipping was very fast. From now on I will always look at the seller and if I can I will buy from Blue Plate Books!

This book has to be in every home library period. Amazing book and lucky to have it.

I love everything about this book 📚 it was just a bit expensive but it arrived in great condition and very quickly!