This book is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the services of a natural practioner. Before using any of the oils, please read the safety guidelines in Chapter 1 very carefully. The safe and proper use of the oils is the sole responsibility of the reader. The authors and publisher assume no responsibility or liability for anyone’s misuse, carelessness, allergic reactions, skin sensitivity, or any other conditions arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book. The publisher does not advocate the use of any particular healthcare protocol but believes the information in this book should be available to the public. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of the suggestions, preparations, or procedures discussed in this book. Should the reader have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any procedures or preparation mentioned, the author and the publisher strongly suggest consulting a professional healthcare advisor. Basic Health Publications, Inc. 28812 Top of the World Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-715-7327 • www.basichealthpub.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Schiller, Carol. The aromatherapy encyclopedia : a concise guide to over 385 plant oils / Carol Schiller and David Schiller ; illustrated by Jeffrey Schiller. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-59120-228-8 1.Aromatherapy—Encyclopedias. 2.Essences and essential oils—Encyclopedias. I. Schiller, David II. Title. RM666.A68S3525 2008 615'.321903—dc22 2008022199 Copyright © 2008 Carol Schiller & David Schiller All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. Editor: Karen Anspach Typesetting/Book design: Gary A. Rosenberg Cover design: Mike Stromberg Illustrations and front cover photographs: Jeffrey Schiller Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Contents I N T R O D U C T I O N Aromatherapy Over the Years C H A P T E R 1 Safety, Handling, and Selection of Oils C H A P T E R 2 Vegetal Oils, Butters, and Waxes C H A P T E R 3 Essential Oils C H A P T E R 4 Infused Oils C H A P T E R 5 Methods of Application, Dispersion, and Inhalation of Essential Oils C H A P T E R 6 Category Listing of Oil Properties Cross-Reference of Botanical Names to Common Names Plant Family Name Classification Glossary Bibliography About the Authors Aromas open the gateway of the mind and bring forth memories, feelings, and emotions. All of us are affected—some more so than others. —DAVID SCHILLER Acknowledgments We’d like to thank the following people: Dr. Karl Werner Quirin, the pioneer of CO extractions, and founder and 2 president of Flavex, a high-quality producer of CO extracts in Germany. 2 Norman Goldfind, founder and publisher of Basic Health Publications. Bernard Otremba-Blanc, Ph.D., for seeing the benefits of the essential oils and sharing the information so more people can learn about and experience their great and important value. To Harvey Farber, John Wendel, Ken Goodger, David Beaver, Dieter Kuster, Ph.D., Alban Muller, and Xavier Ormancey, Ph.D., for providing quality education at the AromaHerb Conference and Trade Show that helped people in the trade become more knowledgeable of the industry. Ann Albers, an exceptional person and dedicated teacher; always helping people. Sharon Muir, for supporting the education of aromatherapy so that many people can learn and incorporate the essential oils into their lives. Roslyn Blumenthal, for her valuable insight. The libraries are the greatest institutions for learning. We extend our gratitude to the librarians and staff at the Phoenix Public Library, especially: Greg Hills, Doris Foose, Maritza Jerry, Kathleen Birtciel, Keith Cullers, Caren Lumley, Debbie Fincher, Nancy Madden, Karen Berner, Alex Latham, Louis Howley, Randle’s Lunsford Jr., Delphine Snowden, Jonathan Cole, Rob Steele, and Rita Martinez. The librarians and staff at the Glendale Public Library, especially: Joan Jensen, Anne Owen, and Stuart Levine.