| | The heart of this no nonsense book is the index of over 200 essential oils and their properties. This is accompanied by a comprehensive therapeutic index which guides the aromatherapist to the practical use of organic fragrances. Balz discusses distillation processes, concentrations, chemotypes, quality, toxicity, and the physical, anti-infectious, and resistance-increasing properties of essential oils. Even though it is the least appreciated of the senses, our sense of smell is the most refined. The nervous, hormonal and energetic regulatory processes of our bodies are constantly influenced by our experience in the world, and we produce specific smells to reflect the physical, psychological and overall state of our health. Our center, our "essence," can be healed with smells too. For over fifteen years, Balz has organically cultivated spice plants and healing herbs in the French Provence, and his approach, while Spartan, is perceptive, intelligent, and easy to use. He moves beyond mere treatment to explore the possibilities and limitations of self-medication, the aromatogram, and a great variety of applications. 202 pp.
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