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The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy: An Illustrated guide to blending essential oils and crafting remedies for body, mind, and spirit (Volume 9) (The Ultimate Guide to..., 9) Paperback – Illustrated, November 10, 2020

by Jade Shutes (Author), Amy Galper (Author)
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Written by two of the leading voices in aromatherapy, Jade Shutes, and her graduate, Amy Galper, The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is a progressive, comprehensive approach to using aromatherapy and essential oils for healing and wellness.  Jade Shutes is the main author of the book having written 85-90%. 

Essentials oils have been used across all world cultures for thousands of years. While the popularity of aromatherapy has endured, the methods and applications of the craft have evolved. The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is the modern practitioner's guide to working with aromatherapy and essential oils.

Using techniques developed over decades of teaching, you will learn the science of aromatherapy and how essentials oils interact with our sense of smell, brain pathways, and skin. The guide also includes over 50 plant profiles, plus recipes and blends for health and beauty. Included are remedies for digestive health, immunity, women's health concerns, and more, such as Hand & Body Wash for Flu Recovery, Self-Love Botanical Perfume, and Tummy Massage Oil for Indigestion.

Drawing on the authors' unique methodology and expertise as aromatherapists, herbalists, and healers, you will learn the art of blending formulations based upon Jade's unique approaches to blending with great skill and discernment.

The Ultimate Guide to... series offers comprehensive beginner's guides to discovering a range of mind, body, spirit topics, including tarot, divination, crystal grids, numerology, witchcraft, chakras, and more. Filled with beautiful illustrations and designed to give easy access to the information you're looking for, each of these references provides simple-to-follow expert guidance as you learn and master your practice.
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The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy

The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy

INTRODUCTION

Everyone is talking about essential oils these days. You can find ample information on them from a variety of media sources that explore their roles in herbal medicine, mindfulness, natural body care, functional medicine, and the practice of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. But the real challenge is trusting the information you find. Who is writing it? What’s their experience?

We’ve been around a long time, and we have garnered respect from scholars and thought leaders in the field of aromatherapy and beyond. Our students come from around the world. They find us because they want an honest, scholarly, innovative, fun, and balanced approach to learning how to use these remarkable materials.

Our approach is simple:

We first celebrate the joy and beauty of the aromas of essential oils. That initial profound connection opens our minds and our hearts to the power (and science) of their medicine. We invite everyone who smells an essential oil to join our mission to connect with our sense of smell and observe how olfaction impacts our well-being and our relationships with plants and with our world.

We love essential oils. This book is our opportunity to share our passion, experience, and knowledge about aromatic plants and their power to impact our lives. Welcome to expanding your journey and deepening your understanding of essential oils!

Musculoskeletal System: Essential oils, carrier oils, or herbal oils can be selected to:

  • relieve joint pain
  • reduce muscular aches and pains
  • relieve tension, relax muscles
  • reduce muscle spasms
  • speed recovery from sprains, strains, and repetitive movement injuries.
WHAT DETERMINES OUR GENERAL REACTION TO A PARTICULAR AROMA?

THE HEALING POWERS OF AROMA

Aromatics (e.g., essential oils, CO2 s, and absolutes) can:
  • reduce or alleviate stress and anxiety
  • relieve pain by altering pain perception in the brain
  • be used for weight control or loss
  • help alleviate nausea
  • affect and improve mood and increase overall emotional well-being
  • be a useful stress management tool due to impact on the autonomic nervous system
  • ease physical ailments, particularly stress-related disorders
  • help shape our impressions of self and others.

WHAT DETERMINES OUR GENERAL REACTION TO A PARTICULAR AROMA?

Aromas do not by definition have a positive or negative influence, nor does a specific aroma elicit a specific mood. Smell-evoked emotions and behavior evolve out of experiences that occur in the presence of those aromas. For an aroma to have meaning, an individual must develop a relationship with it based upon associations and actual experiences.

Some factors that determine our general reaction to an aroma or smell are:

  • previous experience of that aroma or one of a similar aroma
  • our current emotional state when exposed to the odor/aroma
  • whether the aroma is perceived as pleasant or unpleasant
  • any auto-suggested relations (e.g., this oil is known to be relaxing or anxiety relieving)
  • most importantly, the environment in which the aroma is introduced.

BLENDING WITH KATAFRAY

KATAFRAY

Katafray (Cedrelopsis grevei, Rutaceae) essential oil is steam distilled using the bark of the katafray tree. Prized for its ability to relieve muscular aches and pains, katafray also soothes and calms tension and irritability.

BLENDING WITH KATAFRAY

AROMA: Woody with an earthy quality, balsamic, clear and penetrating

SYSTEM AFFINITIES: Musculoskeletal

BLENDS WELL WITH: Angelica Root, Basil ct. linalool, Black Pepper, Celery Seed, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Valerian, Wintergreen

POTENTIAL SUBSTITUTIONS: Basil ct. linalool, Lemongrass + Lavender, Black Pepper

THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
  • SOURCE COUNTRY: Madagascar
  • CORE COMPONENTS: Allo-aromadendrene, ishwarane, β-elemene
  • SAFETY: No known contraindications or cautions
  • CONSERVATION: Not yet assessed
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"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is the ideal introduction for the novice and has a great deal of informational value for even the more experienced essential oils practitioner."―Midwest Book Review

"These experienced authors combine their talents to share techniques developed over decades of teaching. They cover how essentials oils affect the brain to interact with our sense of smell and their benefits on the skin. Each description gives therapeutic indications, the best applications, and other oils with which to pair it. Plenty of excellent formulas for both health and beauty come with clear directions for creating aromatic gels, oils, salve, scrubs, and balms."―American Herb Association Quarterly

From the Author

I, Jade Shutes, wrote the "Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy' over three intense months in my cabin at our Farm in Virginia. This book was written when I was in a business partnership with the New York Institute of Aromatherapy, which was teaching my certification courses. I am the main author of this book, and it was written as a basic introduction to aromatherapy based on my certification program, the Foundations of Aromatherapy. I am no longer, in any way, associated with Ms. Galper or the New York Institute of Aromatherapy.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fair Winds Press; Illustrated edition (November 10, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 163159897X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631598975
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.58 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
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    Jade Shutes, B.A., Diploma in Aromatherapy, ITEC certification, Certified Herbalist. She is considered to be one of the leading voices in the field of aromatherapy and is the visionary and director of education for the School for Aromatic Studies (aka: aromaticstudies.com) She is the author of Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers and is the main author of the Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy having written 90-95% of the book which is based upon her Foundations of Aromatherapy certification course. She was pivotal in establishing not only one of the first schools in North America but also the first school in New York City, which was licensed to teach Jade's courses from 2013 to 2020.

    Jade Shutes is an aromatherapist, herbalist, author, researcher, gardener, and aromatic distiller.

    She holds a Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology, and Reflexology from the Raworth College of Natural Medicine in Dorking, UK, and a Diploma in Aromatherapy from the International Therapist Examining board (ITEC). She also holds a certificate in herbal medicine.

    An aromatherapy practitioner, researcher, and educator for over three decades, Jade is passionate about aromatics and believes the sense of smell is one of the most powerful senses for healing the mind/body/psyche in this era of upheaval and change. She is considered to be a thought leader in the aromatherapy community and is highly respected for her balanced, progressive and inspiring education.

    Jade is the founder of the School for Aromatic Studies. She is the past president for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (2000-2003 and 2013-2015), author of “Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers”, co-author of “The Carrier Oil Palette”, and the main author of the "Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy".

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    Amy Galper, B.A., M.A., Founder of the first Aromatherapy School in NYC, the New York Institute of Aromatherapy, has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001, as well as a passionate advocate, entrepreneur, formulator and consultant in clean beauty and wellness. She co-authored best selling natural beauty book “Plant Powered Beauty,” published by BenBella Books and endorsed by beauty industry visionary Bobbi Brown, Credo Beauty’s Annie Jackson, Sophie Uliano and Tata Harper. Amy is honored and proud to be a member of Credo Beauty’s Clean Beauty Council, celebrating, advocating and educating for Clean Beauty and Wellness, along with other influencers and thought leaders in the field. Her new book, "Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy" is available for pre-sale on Amazon and will launch in the fall of 2020.

    Amy has appeared as a featured speaker at the Indie Beauty Expo, Women in Flavor & Fragrance Conference, The Jewish Museum of Florida, EcoSessions, along with dozens of media events and conferences. She is a guest lecturer at NYU, Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism and has presented at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).

    She has been featured on FOX NEWS, THRIVE GLOBAL, REUTERS, CUNY TV, and has been quoted as an essential oil expert for countless print articles, TV, podcasts and online posts about essential oils, as seen in Allure, Cosmopolitan, Womens’ Health, Vogue.com, Extraordinary Health, Dr. OZ, Prevention, Well and Good, Better Homes and Gardens, Mind Body Green, People, Refinery29 and many many more.

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This book is so beautifully done! The reason I didn't give it 5 Stars is because I personally wish the font was a bit larger for easier reading.It's educational.Beautiful artwork.Wonderful recipes.Helpful for those just beginning their Essential Oil journey, as well as us who have been using EOs for awhile.There are also quite a number of EOs shared in this book that I had not yet heard of so that is very exciting to explore!!Well worth the price!I totally recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was a course book that I was required to buy
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It is a good book easy to read good for the basics of anatomy of skin and how our sense of smell works and tools to explore them. Good basic info on the biology of plants and the chemistry of essential oils . A section of essential oils and how they are classified and all their individual information for the chosen essential oils although I did find that the essential oils included were not the basic go to's that most start with and some essential oils that are included maybe hard to obtain for some. Then all of a sudden the book takes a turn to remedies smack ! and while we are all looking for the next great remedies. I wish since this is required in some courses it had not tried to be so heavy on remedies and had provided really great information on blending and factors of blending and why Monoterpenes are chosen over Ketones for example, not the authors own spin of "Synergy Stock Bottle" used for all types of diffusers and inhalers period that a body care product and essential oil use is totally different in formulation well yes you might use hydrosols etc instead and of course a carrier/carriers but then to add a highlighted box on the same page that you can still work with "The Synergy Stock Bottle" in body care products to me is wasted space and spin a far reach to stand out call it what it is its a master blend like every other book and please keep teaching us what other books do not. I understand why this was required but I think it could have been better a fabulous in-between standard aromatherapy books and the co-author Jade Shutes actual written text book available. if you are looking for good education spring for Shutes's text book if you want more remedies/recipes and a touch of education this works for that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020
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Anyone who is new to Aromatherapy, or even a seasoned aromatherapist (as I am) will have this book as a "go to"! Not only is the context right on point and easy to understand, the descriptions of the essential oils have therapeutic application advice which is ideal!!!! Not to mention the eye pleasing pictures and recipes. I have been lucky to work with the authors and learn from them!!!!! A must have book to have in your library if you want to learn how to use essential oils safely!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
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Excellent info, science, resources are collected and shared by the authors who are experienced in the craft of herbalism.
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Very digestible and extremely informative. Highly recommend for anyone that wants sound experienced and advice on the best and proper way to use essentials oils.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like a calming cure balm in a health ridden storm
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
I like the layout and comprehension level of this book. What is needed for what and how to make it is really well covered for those who don't know or do know about essential oils and what they are for and which are better for what conditions.
I gave it this rating because of how well written it is. It is so inspiring, like a calming cure balm in a health ridden storm
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4.0 out of 5 stars What Beautiful Book
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This book is so beautifully done! The reason I didn't give it 5 Stars is because I personally wish the font was a bit larger for easier reading.
It's educational.
Beautiful artwork.
Wonderful recipes.
Helpful for those just beginning their Essential Oil journey, as well as us who have been using EOs for awhile.
There are also quite a number of EOs shared in this book that I had not yet heard of so that is very exciting to explore!!
Well worth the price!
I totally recommend
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4.0 out of 5 stars What Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
This book is so beautifully done! The reason I didn't give it 5 Stars is because I personally wish the font was a bit larger for easier reading.
It's educational.
Beautiful artwork.
Wonderful recipes.
Helpful for those just beginning their Essential Oil journey, as well as us who have been using EOs for awhile.
There are also quite a number of EOs shared in this book that I had not yet heard of so that is very exciting to explore!!
Well worth the price!
I totally recommend
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M. L. Arnold
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as great as it could be
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020
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I pre-ordered this book in August and received it in November. I ordered it because the authors are well renowned in the aromatherapy field. First off, I found multiple typos and misspellings in the text. Also, they list oils in recipes that they don't have any information on - helichrysum is one - which I find to be a standard essential oil to have on hand. They do list oils I've never heard of as well. The illustrations are beautiful, and there is good content - it could just be so much more. I was disappointed to say the least. The final straw is it's now selling at a significant discount and I paid full list price at $26.99 plus tax. I returned it today and will not reorder. Sorry gals - I was expecting more.
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Martin Baggs
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful encyclopedic book -- all you need to know about essential oils
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
I love oil diffusers. In fact I have two in my house, along with over 30 different essential oil flavors. I got this book because I wanted to get some new blending ideas. This book let me down there, since it doesn't have a lot of these. (But you can find many in various on-line blogs or websites.) Instead, this book is a wonderful reference resource to all things essential oils. Combined with beautiful artwork, this is an educational coffee table book.

The authors introduce the subject of aromatherapy in part 1, and the ways that these oils can get into the body in part 2 But it is part 3 that is so informative, outlining dozens of essential oils, what their medicinal properties are, what they pair with, and how to use them. Although not quite what I was seeking this book is a treasure trove of scented knowledge on this topic.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an advance review copy for free;  I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
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Sebastian
3.0 out of 5 stars Esperava mais!
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Bom livro.. mas bem incompleto. Nos óleos citados encontramos boas informações. Mas faltam muitos oleos..
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