Make Your Own Essential Oils from Raw Plants: Using Oils & Herbs for Optimum Health Paperback – October 12, 2014

I am a big fan of using Essential Oils but with a garden full of beautiful herbs and plants such as Lavender, Rosemary, Sage and Patchouli I have often wondered if making my own oils was within reach!This book answered this and so much more! Often the books you find free or low cost of the Kindle are short, very basic and sometimes poorly written -this was not the case here! This was an exceptional piece of writing and the author clearly knows, loves and enjoys sharing the subject matter!This book is a very comprehensive guide to essential oils and though I own several books on this topic, this had far more useful information that I had not seen covered in other publications. It begins with a detailed description of Essential Oils -their history, use from Antiseptics to other ailments and conditions, how to administer (this was particularly thorough as oils can be problematic is not used carefully) and ends with how to prepare a medicine chest with essential oils, preparation of salves and syrups, and using oils for beauty or teas. This is all in addition to the subject matter of making your own oils!The book also helped me in understanding how I could make my own -from how to gather and preserve plants one would use in making these oils, to the equipment needed (along with useful links and tips to find further information) and a guide to several methods to making your own essential oils - again with links to video tutorials. It has a simply step by step guide for even novices like myself. I also particularly liked the guide to plants and which parts are used in essential oil making as well as how they can be used to treat various ailments!Well written comprehensive guide that is so much more than the title suggests!

Saves you money essential oils are expensive

Much more worth the price of this book. I have used it yet but will. Good information.

Product as described. Fair price

“Using Oils & Herbs for Optimum Health” by Amber Richards is truly an astounding book that I have been able to use and apply. I have been on a health trip with my family for the past few months trying to live a more organic lifestyle. Everything from exercise to what we eat, to what we wear has been the focus of our families daily agenda. I stumbled across this book and thought I would it would be perfect for us to try out.In short, I can say that from start to finish “Using Oils & Herbs for Optimum Health” has captivated our imagination in a fun, thought-provoking manner that we simply cannot get enough of. The medicinal advantages of using these astounding oils in an organic fashion is brilliant, captivating and a must read for all to apply. My only regret is not having found this book sooner.In closing this is truly a gem you do not want to miss out on. I will certainly apply and use with my family and know that my two boys and daughter will cherish the time we spent together making all of these oils together as a family. 5 Stars!!!

Great information for a first time learner about essential oils from raw plants thank you.

Nice addition to my collection. Very informative and arrived in great condition.

I already knew most of this information. I bought it to learn HOW to distill my own essential oils and that was only a very small part of the book.