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Now in Colour! This stunning 560 page hard-cover reference book is a comprehensive guide to the world of therapeutic-grade essential oils (from practical home use to cutting edge science). The 4th edition contains many revisions and expansions to this “bible” of essential oils and health, including:

• Nearly 200 stunning colour photographs and illustrations have been added, including many photographs of the plants from which the oils are derived
• Over a dozen brand new products!
• An expanded Personal Usage chapter, now with over 140 pages covering over 320 health conditions (with descriptions, symptoms, essential oil recipes and application instructions, and revised and updated formulas).
• For ease of use, each condition now has a “First recommendations” heading that lists several oils/products that are the best ones to start with for that particular condition, based on known research (and then it lists additional oils and products that could be used to complement the regime).
• Dozens of new cross reference headings have also been included, to make it easy to find the precise condition you are seeking
• All recommendations have been reviewed and updated based on the latest scientific research available.
• A fully revised Raindrop Technique chapter, with 16 new instructional photographs
• A new 27-page Wolfberry chapter, with over 90 scientific references to the latest research on the health-giving Ningxia Wolfberry

And you will still find your favourite chapters (also updated), including • a detailed description of the science, chemistry and application of 97 single oils, 63 proprietary blends, and numerous supplements and personal care products • learn how to apply essential oils (through Vita Flex technique, raindrop technique, lymphatic pump and Auricular Aroma Technique) • animal and equine care with essential oils • essential oils for emotions • chapters on cleansing and detoxification, including enzyme therapy, longevity/anti-aging therapies, liver health and pH balance • information on essential oil history and early use during Biblical times • essential oil chemistry and safety • explanations of the processes of cultivation and distillation of aromatic plants • cautions and concerns about essential oil quality and purity • and much more...

This portable, compact version of the 4^th Edition EODR has 30% more pages and now includes the entire chapter on single oils from the Essential Oils Desk Reference, complete with photos. It also includes chapters on Safety, Application, Raindrop Technique, Vita Flex, Emotional Response, and detailed look-up charts on products, single essential oils and essential oil blends. Its convenient coil bound 16.5cm x 12.7cm format makes it the ideal travel companion.

 Quickly find which essential oil is often used for different health conditions with this handy reference wheel! This sturdy wheel provides information for 42 different health conditions, with information on which oils are commonly used for each condition, and recommendations for how to apply the oil for each condition. Each wheel is beautifully printed in full color and UV coated for durability. There is even a space on the back where you can put a 1" x 2-5/8" label with your personal contact information so you can easily share these to potential clients.

This completely updated CD version of the Essential Oils Desk Reference Third Edition has been upgraded in two significant ways. Not only does it incorporate all the improvements of the 3rd edition, but now it is COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH PC AND MAC computers! Using computer technology and this CD you can now search the entire EODR in seconds and carry the contents of the entire book on a laptop. Invaluable as a quick look-up tool, this CD includes an impressive list of additional features to give it significant added value, including: Global searching of contents by word or word phrase; Hundreds of integrated links, enabling instant searches to related topics; Print and copy options for printing or emailing a specific topic; Extensive help section, with simple "how to use" instructions; Ability to create bookmarks and add personal notes to any topic.

Recommended system requirements: PC: Pentium 3 or faster, Windows 98 or later, 256 MB Ram, MAC: 400 MHz PowerPC G3 or faster, OS 9.0 or later / OSX 2.6 or later, 256 MB RAM.

Now for the first time, the vital sections of the Essetnial Oils Desk Reference are available in Spanish! This softcover edition contains a careful translation of the entire contents of the Essential Oils Pocket Reference, including the all-important Personal Usage Guide with instructions on 18 different application methods and steps to take with essential oils for over 320 different diseases and injuries. Also includes full instructions on Raindrop Technique, Vita Flex and several appendixes.