An easy-to-use guide for the safe and effective use of essential oils and aromatherapy, including over 100 recipes and 40 essential oil profiles that bring each oil's unique properties to life.
Andrea Butje is an internationallyrecognized aromatherapist and author. Her aromatherapy school, AromaheadInstitute, reaches students from around the world thanks to her innovativeonline educational programs and her inspired approach to creating community. In2013, Andrea was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alliance ofInternational Aromatherapists for the remarkable work she has accomplished inthe aromatherapy profession. She lives in St. Petersburg, FL, and you can visither online at www.aromahead.com.
“A fresh, intriguing approach to introducing essential oils and
enhancing one’s practice of aromatic blending, ensuring we learn
about and remember the oils as friends and helpers on our journey
of well-being. The author’s firsthand knowledge of the processes
involved and the producers’ commitment to organic quality and
sustainability enriches the book’s pure-spirited integrity. The
diverse recipes are inventive, creative,and pragmatic, and, above
all, inspire the reader to get busy and make their own.”
— Gabriel Mojay, author of Aromatherapy for Healing the
Spirit
“As a Nurse Aromatherapist, safe practice is of great importance,
as is the quality of the oils. This beautiful book serves both of
these aspects well, in addition to presenting delightful blends for
everyday use—all to benefit the new aromatherapy enthusiast.”—
Valerie Cooksley, RN, OCN, FAAIN, CERT, author of Aromatherapy, and
co-founder of the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy
“Andrea is a gifted teacher and pioneer in the world of essential
oils and aromatherapy. Reading her book, I felt like I was in a
master class with her all to myself.”
— Amy Hausman, OM, LAc, founder of Co-Creative Healing Arts
and Acupuncture
“As a distiller, I especially love her stories of meeting the
plants and the people who harvest and distill. For each essential
oil profile, she makes you feel like you are meeting the plant for
the first time, listing pertinent information with tidbits of
insights that come from years of experience.”
— Ann Harman, Circle H. Institute
“A joyful and beautifully presented informative guide for the
aromatherapy beginner seeking to step gently and effectively into
the world of aromatic plants and essential oils. Pragmatic, fun,
and filled with unique insights based on her rich experience of
plants, distillers, and the oils themselves, Andrea Butje
skillfully weaves solid science with tradition, environmental
awareness, creativity, and encouragement. She empowers the reader
to formulate safe and effective remedies at home for family and
friends.”
— Rhiannon Lewis, Essential Oil Resource Consultants
“From Andrea’s perspective, essential oils have distinct, instantly
recognizable, and sometimes quirky personalities—beginners will
have no difficulty in relating to them and professionals will gain
new and delightful insights. Gentle and comforting, uplifting and
inspiring, the joyful and vibrant heart of aromatherapy beats on
every page.”
— Jennifer Rhind, author of Essential Oils
“Andrea Butje has put her heart and soul into learning more about
essential oils from the source than anyone I’ve come across in the
industry. She shares her knowledge of their uses with ease since
she’s had over 25 years of experience teaching to thousands of
students worldwide. Pulling from all her years of knowledge, this
easy-to-navigate book is a pleasure and a gift.”
— Cary Caster, BS. LMT, CCA
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