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El. knyga: Essential Oils: Your Questions Answered

  • Formatas: 156 pages
  • Serija: Q&A Health Guides
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Mar-2022
  • Leidėjas: Greenwood Press
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9798216080930
  • Formatas: 156 pages
  • Serija: Q&A Health Guides
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Mar-2022
  • Leidėjas: Greenwood Press
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9798216080930

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This book provides easy-to-understand, scientifically backed answers to readerS&Rsquo; questions about essential oils, helping them make informed decisions about which products to use and how and setting realistic expectations about what essential oils can and cannot do to improve well-being.

Many people use essential oils regularly yet know very little about them. What exactly makes them "essential"? Can they really be used to treat ailments like infections, fevers, and sore throats? Is it safe to ingest them or use them around children and pets? How can you tell if a company selling essential oils is offering a low-quality product or engaging in shady business practices? This book answers these and many more questions about these popular yet often poorly understood products.

Books in Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series follow a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.


  • Gives a better understanding of what essential oils are, how they're used, their potential benefits, and their risks
  • Simple Q&A format makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers, allowing them to find specific information quickly and easily
  • Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers improve their research and critical thinking skills when finding and evaluating health information
  • Case Studies provide real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book
    • Common Myths section dispels popular misconceptions surrounding essential oils and points readers toward detailed and accurate information provided in the main text


  • "This book helps separate myths from facts and discusses the role essential oils play in people's personal, professional, and spiritual lives"--

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    This book provides easy-to-understand, scientifically backed answers to readers' questions about essential oils, helping them make informed decisions about which products to use and how and setting realistic expectations about what essential oils can and cannot do to improve well-being.
    Series Foreword ix
    Acknowledgments xi
    Introduction xiii
    Guide to Health Literacy xvii
    Common Misconceptions about Essential Oils xxv
    Questions and Answers 1(2)
    The Basics
    3(14)
    1 What are essential oils?
    3(1)
    2 What makes the oils "essential"?
    4(1)
    3 Are essential oils 100 percent natural?
    5(2)
    4 How are essential oils obtained from plants?
    7(2)
    5 How are essential oils regulated in the United States?
    9(2)
    6 Historically, how were essential oils (or plant-based scents) used?
    11(2)
    7 Who uses essential oils today, and how common is essential oil usage in the United States and around the world?
    13(2)
    8 How are essential oils used in religious practice?
    15(2)
    Uses and Benefits of Essential Oils
    17(26)
    9 What does scientific research tell us about essential oils?
    17(1)
    10 How is the research limited in what it can tell us about essential oils and their possible benefits?
    18(2)
    11 Do essential oils have medicinal properties?
    20(3)
    12 Should I believe claims that essential oils can cure diseases?
    23(2)
    13 Should I use essential oils instead of prescribed medications?
    25(1)
    14 What is an antimicrobial essential oil, and which essential oils have this property?
    26(2)
    15 What is an antibacterial essential oil, and which essential oils have this property?
    28(2)
    16 What is an antifungal essential oil, and which essential oils have this property?
    30(3)
    17 What is an antioxidant essential oil, and which essential oils have this property?
    33(1)
    18 What is an astringent essential oil, and which essential oils have this property?
    34(1)
    19 What is a febrifuge essential oil, and which essential oils have this property?
    35(2)
    20 Which essential oils are good for wound care?
    37(2)
    21 What is a cephalic essential oil, and which essential oils have this property?
    39(1)
    22 What other properties are attributed to essential oils, and is there science to back up these claims?
    40(3)
    Buying Essential Oils
    43(16)
    23 How are essential oils sold?
    43(2)
    24 What is a "therapeutic grade" or a "food grade" essential oil?
    45(2)
    25 What is a multilevel marketing company, and should I buy essential oils from one?
    47(2)
    26 How do I know if the essential oil I'm buying is 100 percent pure?
    49(1)
    27 How do I know if an essential oil is organic?
    50(2)
    28 What are essential oil blends, and are they more effective than single oils?
    52(2)
    29 Why are some essential oils very expensive, while others are lower cost?
    54(2)
    30 How is the marketing of essential oils changing, and what will this mean for consumers?
    56(3)
    Home Use
    59(10)
    31 What are carrier oils, and why should I use them?
    59(1)
    32 What are the different ways that essential oils can be used at home, and are certain methods better than others?
    60(2)
    33 Can essential oils be taken internally?
    62(1)
    34 What is the best way to store essential oils, and can they go bad or lose their potency?
    63(1)
    35 What precautions should people take when using essential oils?
    64(1)
    36 How long does it take for an essential oil to work?
    65(4)
    Essential Oils in Everyday Products
    69(12)
    37 How are essential oils used in food?
    69(2)
    38 How are essential oils used in cosmetics?
    71(1)
    39 How are essential oils used in scented products like air fresheners?
    72(2)
    40 How are essential oils used in skin care products?
    74(1)
    41 How are essential oils used in hair care products?
    75(2)
    42 How are essential oils used in medicine?
    77(1)
    43 What new uses for essential oils are on the horizon?
    78(3)
    Potential Hazards and Side Effects
    81(16)
    44 Are some essential oils toxic?
    81(2)
    45 How can essential oils affect hormones?
    83(1)
    46 Can essential oils be used with children?
    84(2)
    47 Can essential oils be used with pets?
    86(2)
    48 What should pregnant women know about using essential oils?
    88(3)
    49 Can people be allergic to essential oils?
    91(2)
    50 How much usage of an essential oil is too much?
    93(4)
    Case Studies 97(12)
    Glossary 109(4)
    Directory of Resources 113(4)
    Index 117
    Randi Minetor, MA, is an author and medical journalist. She has written more than 60 books, including Blowing Up: The Psychology of Conflict (2017).