The Dynamics of Topical Application and Absorption
- Author: Heather Dawn Godfrey
- Publisher: Healing Arts (November 19, 2019)
- Genre: Non-Fiction
- Paperback: 320 pages
Synopsis (publisher)
A practical guide to the topical application of essential oils for physical and emotional health and healing
• Provides in-depth profiles of 15 essential oils that form a safe and effective “tool kit” for treating a broad range of ailments and conditions
• Examines the body’s many absorption pathways and how applying essential oils in different ways has specific influences on the body’s systems
• Offers guidelines for safe application, including recommendations for children and the elderly, along with easy-to-use charts to select the appropriate oil for each situation
Well known for their aromatherapy applications, essential oils also have outstanding healing abilities when absorbed through the skin. Applied topically they work well for wound healing, arthritis, inflammation, and skin conditions. Because all of the cells in the body are interconnected, they also affect underlying organs, systems, and soft tissues, influencing hormone release, gently relieving pain and stress, and offering antimicrobial protection against pathogens, viruses, and bacteria.
Focusing on 15 essential oils that form a safe and effective “tool kit” for treating a broad range of ailments and conditions, from acne, anxiety, and asthma to psoriasis, shingles, and painful periods, Heather Dawn Godfrey explores how these essential oils complement and support each other’s healing properties and can be blended together to offer dynamic, customizable treatments for each unique individual.
My Thoughts:
This book is far more detailed than most I’ve picked up regarding essential oils. It has lots of clinical information including anatomy and cells, etc. While I found it quite interesting I also thought it might be more than some are looking for.
If that’s the case, don’t worry. The book covers lots more. I’m sure one of the sections will be a fit for you. There are wonderful descriptions of essential oils and how they are most effectively used. She even details the colors, chakras, gemstones, and crystals that correspond with each oil.
There are charts detailing what oils work best on certain ailments. And finally, what I found most interesting were the instructions for making creams, ointments, and more. And since I diffuse oils more than anything else there is a helpful section on combining oils.
The book is extremely thorough and covers nearly every topic. For those who like the in and outs and whys, this should be a perfect book.
Thank you to #NetGalley and #HealingArts for my ARC copy. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.
What Concerned Me:
The clinical information was more than I would look for in a book, but I did find it interesting.
What I Liked Most:
For those looking for an all-inclusive book regarding essential oils, this is it. There were lots of illustrations and charts which were very helpful. And the information about combining oils and recipes for lotions etc. was very informative.
About The Author
Heather Dawn Godfrey, PGCE, BSc, is an aromatherapist, fellow of the International Federation of Aromatherapists, and an aromatherapy teacher. She has published a number of articles and research papers exploring the benefits of essential oils, such as how they can be applied in the management of ADHD. She lives in Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK.
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