This beautifully illustrated book offers an innovative approach to aromatherapy. The author applies the principles of Chinese medicine to essential oils in order to enhance their therapeutic benefits.

Breathe deeply and discover: the therapeutic links between aromatherapy and Chinese medicine; the classification of the 28 most common essential oils, their properties and their therapeutic indications; the application of essential oils on acupressure points — along the meridians — to stimulate the body's natural healing capacity; the practical uses of essential oils (inhalation, bath, massage, compress, internal use…).

Are you looking for a natural way to improve your mental, emotional and physical well-being? Did you know that through smell, one can trigger and revive memories, act on mood and stimulate the immune system?

In this book, you will discover the relationships between aromatherapy and Chinese medicine, as well as the properties and indications of certain common essential oils — peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus… You will learn how to apply them on certain acupressure points to enhance their effectiveness, and how to use them in inhalation, bath, massage or compress to soothe pain. Whether you have caught a chill, are suffering from digestive troubles or simply seeking to unwind, the fragrant world of essential oils holds treasures in reserve to soothe the ills of body and spirit.