Essential Oils for Healing

A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to essential oils for healing everyday ailments—now with a new foreword by the author.

Did you know that a few drops of lavender oil can be added to your kids' shampoo to protect them from head lice? Or that a drop of clove oil mixed with orange oil can relieve a mind-numbing toothache? Essential oils can be applied to a wide range of health issues—from common problems such as nausea, dry skin, and insect bites to more serious issues like migraines and arthritis. This A-to-Z guide is your go-to reference for taking advantage of these homeopathic wonders.


Ailments are listed in alphabetical order and are accompanied by hundreds of recipes featuring widely available essential oils. Tips on safe handling, usage, storage, and contraindications ensure that even the most novice of essential oils user can get the healing benefits from our planet's natural resources.