Essential Oils

A guide to the use of essential oils in food, including information on their composition, extraction methods, and their antioxidant and antimicrobial applications

Consumers’ food preferences are moving away from synthetic additives and preservatives and there is an increase demand for convenient packaged foods with long shelf lives. The use of essential oils fills the need for more natural preservativesto extend the shelf-life and maintaining the safety of foods. Essential Oils in Food Processing offers researchers in food science a guide to the chemistry, safety and applications of these easily accessible and eco-friendly substances.

The text offers a review of essential oils components, history, source and their application in foods and explores common and new extraction methods of essential oils from herbs and spices. The authors show how to determine the chemical composition of essential oils as well as an explanation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of these oils in foods. This resource also delves into the effect of essential oils on food flavor and explores the interaction of essential oils and food components. Essential Oils in Food Processing offers a:

Handbook of the use of essential oils in food, including their composition, extraction methods and their antioxidant and antimicrobial applications
Guide that shows how essential oils can be used to extend the shelf life of food products whilst meeting consumer demand for “natural” products
Review of the use of essential oils as natural flavour ingredients
Summary of relevant food regulations as pertaining to essential oils
Academic researchers in food science, R&D scientists, and educators and advanced students in food science and nutrition can tap into the most recent findings and basic understanding of the chemistry, application, and safe us of essential oils in food processing.

An instructional reference guide to essential oils and aromatherapy from the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies, a trusted source for natural, nontoxic health and beauty products.

Learn how to harness the healing powers of essential oils for treating maladies and improving mental and physical well-being so you feel great in every way. Use homeopathic alternatives to treat everyday health and wellness concerns, including:
• Acne
• PMS
• Insomnia
• Indigestion
• Soothing inflammation
• Rebalancing energy
• Enhancing focus
• Releasing stress

Whether you live an all-natural lifestyle or you are just beginning to use alternative methods to eliminate synthetic chemicals from your everyday products, Essential Oils is packed with authoritative information to answer your questions.

This visual guide features comprehensive profiles of 88 essential oils, stunning full-color photographs, and helpful guidance for using, blending, and storing. Understand what essential oils are, where they come from, and how they benefit the body. Choose from 33 focused recipes to rejuvenate your total person. Learn classic remedies for the most common emotional and physical conditions.

An illustrated A-to-Z reference section helps identify the most useful oils, plus shares tips on application methods and massage techniques. Up-to-date safety recommendations help you learn how to use them for maximum benefit.

Essential Oils can help you improve your overall well-being and start you on the path to a more natural you.

Whether you are new to essential oils, a long-time user, or a healthcare professional wishing to integrate essential oils into your practice, this book will quickly become your go-to resource! Endorsed by MDs, DOs, NPs, and doulas. Thousands of hours of research, clinical observations, ancient practices, and practical use are distilled into this ultimate guide to essential oils that combines evidence-based research with the art of natural healing to realize the maximum benefits of therapeutic essential oils.

What’s included:
~In depth profiles for 88 botanical species of essential oils including cautions, possible substitutes, dilution range, primary compounds, therapeutic properties, cautions, and supportive science.
~ Hundreds of research studies summarized in one or two sentences.
~Simple to follow protocols for more than 450 common health conditions.
~A section specific to essential oil therapy for children including protocols specific to age groups for more than 100 childhood ailments.
~A complete guide for using essential oils safely and effectively during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and lactation that includes more than 70 protocols to help make these special times more enjoyable.
~Comprehensive safety information, including interactions with medications.
~Answers to the most common questions about essential oil therapy by both lay persons and practitioners.

Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese scrolls, and Ayurvedic literature record physicians administering aromatic oils to their patients. Today society looks to science to document health choices and the oils do not disappoint. The growing body of evidence of their efficacy for more than just scenting a room underscores the need for production standards, quality control parameters for raw materials and finished products, and well-defined Good Manufacturing Practices. Edited by two renowned experts, the Handbook of Essential Oils covers all aspects of essential oils from chemistry, pharmacology, and biological activity, to production and trade, to uses and regulation.

Bringing together significant research and market profiles, this comprehensive handbook provides a much-needed compilation of information related to the development, use, and marketing of essential oils, including their chemistry and biochemistry. A select group of authoritative experts explores the historical, biological, regulatory, and microbial aspects. This reference also covers sources, production, analysis, storage, and transport of oils as well as aromatherapy, pharmacology, toxicology, and metabolism. It includes discussions of biological activity testing, results of antimicrobial and antioxidant tests, and penetration-enhancing activities useful in drug delivery.

New information on essential oils may lead to an increased understanding of their multidimensional uses and better, more ecologically friendly production methods. Reflecting the immense developments in scientific knowledge available on essential oils, this book brings multidisciplinary coverage of essential oils into one all-inclusive resource.

Homemade Natural Hair Care (with Essential Oils): DIY Recipes to Promote Hair Growth, Shine & Repair

Learn how to treat your hair at home using organic treasures today!

If you are sick and tired of the amount of toxins we are all bombarded with in commercial hair care products, which are loaded with damaging chemicals and harsh ingredients, then look no further. This book will be your ultimate guide to improving and restoring your hair’s overall health, condition, growth and appearance.

This book will provide you with the basic steps and ingredients that will enable you to prepare your hair care products at home, including shampoo, conditioner and deeply moisturizing hair masks. It will also help you discover a few simple steps for the most effective, nourishing and aromatic ingredient combinations in order to combat hair loss and promote growth, shine and repair.

Using essential oils in your hair care recipes will evoke an enticing feast for your senses as well as add many nutritive benefits for effective hair repair. By discovering how certain ingredients contribute to the health of your hair, you will learn to tailor each recipe to treat your hair with the most nourishing formula that is most suited to your hair type, whilst indulging your senses in a deeply fulfilling mind and body experience.


Why you must have this book:

• This book will teach you how to make use of the powers of essential oil, herbs, and other natural ingredients to revitalize your hair, promote growth, and treat other problems such as dandruff or split ends
• This book contains a variety of shampoo, conditioner and mask recipes to help combat a number of hair troubles in normal, dry and oily hair
• This book will guide you on your journey to mastering the craft of homemade hair care while enjoying the creative process
• You will learn how to use raw ingredients and the best combinations to achieve healthy, beautiful hair
• This book will help you understand why it is essential to ditch commercial, store-bought products filled with damaging chemicals
• This book will give you confidence in the freedom in experimenting with your own ingredients to create ingenious products of your own
• All ingredients within this book are cruelty free and vegan to ensure none of our furry friends are harmed in the pursuit of beauty


The benefits you’ll receive from ‘Homemade Natural Hair Care’

• How to dilute essential oils and use them in optimal combinations
• The wonderful benefits of many herbs, fruits and oils to use in your hair care
• Which plants can help you combat your hair troubles most effectively
• The importance of knowing the powerful restorative properties of many plants and essential oils
• Reaping the benefits of the gorgeous, shiny, healthy hair you desire
• Learning about the amazing potentials of essential oil to treat a myriad of hair problems whilst enchanting your senses

Do you know about the nasty chemicals in your store-bought shampoos and the damaging effects they can have on your hair and body? Neither did I, but now that I do I would never expose myself or my family to these toxic nasties again!

Many store-bought shampoos contain a vast array of toxic chemicals which you introduce to your body via your scalp every time you shampoo your hair. Once in your body, these chemicals build up over time and can contribute to a myriad of health problems.

Making your own natural shampoos at home is quick, easy, inexpensive and fun. Whats more, not only are these shampoos good for your hair, your health, and your wallet, they’re also good for the environment as all the ingredients used are non-toxic and non-polluting.

In this book you’ll learn more about exactly why you should ditch toxic, store-bought shampoos which are full of mysterious chemicals, and start making your own healthy, homemade alternatives today. This book also includes 34 amazing natural homemade shampoo recipes each of which clearly lists the ingredients required and is beautifully laid out with simple step by step instructions making it easy for you to follow along.

Here’s A Preview Of What You’ll Learn…
What The Chemical Nasties Lurking In Your Store-Bought Shampoo Are And Their Potential Effects On Your Hair & Your Health!
The Natural Ingredients You Can Use In Your Homemade Shampoos And The Benefits Of Each
The Quickest Homemade Shampoo Of All (which takes literally seconds to prepare!)
Natural Shampoo Recipes Suitable For All Hair Types
Natural Shampoo Recipes For Dry Hair
Natural Shampoo Recipes For Greasy & Oily Hair
Natural Dry Shampoos You Can Easily Make At Home

Yourself and your family can have great hair without taking risks with your health. Download “Homemade Shampoo - A Complete Beginner’s Guide To Natural DIY Shampoos” today by clicking the button above, and you’ll have access to 34 natural, healthy, organic shampoo recipes which you’ll be making in no time!

Helps you understand how to choose the best oils for your own creative and magical mixing. This title divides into 3 sections: the historical background of oils and their present-day uses, an encyclopedic listing of plant profiles from which essential and carrier oils come, and thorough cross-references for the oils and their magical associations.

In this book you will find information on how to make your own organic and natural perfumes, how to mix oils and how to create amazing scents that match your personality. You will also discover secrets about the hidden chemicals in commercial perfumes that manufacturers don't want to tell you, you'll learn how to use the produce you find in your local supermarket as the basis for your creations and discover recipes that work wonders. A gift for friends and family. Only your imagination stops you from creating beautiful scents with additional healing properties. Thanks again for downloading this book. I hope you have a great time!

A DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HEALING ANY AILMENT HOLISTICALLY WHEN DISASTER STRIKES

When disaster strikes and you lose all access to doctors, hospitals and pharmacies, natural medicine will be your family’s best hope for survival. Prepper’s Natural Medicine is the definitive guide to creating powerful home remedies for any health situation, including:

•Herbal Salve for Infections
•Poultice for Broken Bones
•Natural Ointment for Poison Ivy
•Infused Honey for Burns
•Essential Oil for Migraines
•Soothing Tea for Allergies
•Nutritional Syrup for Flu

With easy-to-read herbal charts, a breakdown of essential oils, tips for stockpiling natural medicines and step-by-step instructions for creating your own elixirs, salves and more, this book offers everything you need to keep you and your loved ones safe.

With sales of essential oils - concentrated herbal extracts - skyrocketing and consumers eager for reliable, accessible information, best-selling herbal body care author and aromatherapist Stephanie L. Tourles provides a beginner's guide to understanding the properties of the 25 most popular and versatile oils and how to use them safely and effectively for treating common ailments and enhancing well-being. With interest in essential oils growing rapidly, due in large part to direct sales and multi-level marketing companies, many users lack adequate knowledge on how to use the oils safely and effectively. Stephanie L. Tourles, best-selling author of Organic Body Care Recipes, brings her expertise to the topic with this friendly beginner's guide. She focuses on 25 of the most versatile oils - including lavender, chamomile, clove, geranium, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree, lemon, rosemary, and thyme - and provides a basic profile of the benefits and properties of each oil. She includes 100 recipes for using the oils to make remedies for common ailments such as anxiety, bruises, burns, headaches, skin irritations, and more. AUTHOR: Stephanie L. Tourles has been practicing and teaching healthy living for more than 25 years. She is a licensed holistic esthetician with a strong background in Western and Ayurvedic herbalism, has extensive training in the nutritional sciences, and is an avid organic gardener. SELLING POINTS: . Sales of essential oils showing exponential growth. . Need for reliable information on safe, effective use. According to a 2016 report by Verify Markets, one of the greatest challenges to market growth is misinformation. Author Stephanie L. Tourles was inspired to write this book because of inquiries from her readers and audience indicating that they were misinformed about essential oils. . Introductory guide to 25 of the most versatile and commonly available oils. Each oil is profiled with key benefits, uses, and 3 to 5 recipes for addressing common needs, from antibacterial drops to sunburn spray, toothpolish, massage oils, and remedies for stress, anxiety, and skin irritations. Full-colour; photographs throughout

Looking for books on essential oils?

Completely updated essential oils book: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy might be the best aromatherapy book available anywhere. And, it just got better!

If you liked Modern Essentials, you'll love this essential oils favorite: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded is a necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing and lifestyle. This new edition contains more than 800 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments from Valerie Ann Worwood, a consultant and expert on the clinical uses of essential oils internationally.

Explore the multitude of benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy: In her clear and positive voice, Worwood provides tools to address a variety of health issues, including specific advice for children, women, men, and seniors. This aromatheraphy book also covers self-defense against microbes and contaminants, emotional challenges, care for the home and workplace, and applications for athletes, dancers, travelers, cooks, gardeners, and animal lovers. Worwood also offers us her expertise in the use of essential oils in beauty and spa treatments, plus profiles of 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more.

An essential oils book classic for 25 years: Since the publication of the first edition of this book 25 years ago, the positive impact of essential oil use has become increasingly recognized, as scientific researchers throughout the world have explored essential oils and their constituents for their unique properties and uses.

Essential oils are one of the world's great untapped resources. This complete volume explains how to incorporate these ancient medicines of the earth into everyday life for personal care, physical and mental health, and a safe home environment. It gives more than 500 recipes using essential oils as alternatives to often toxic human-made health, beauty, and cleaning products.