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Abstract
This is the complete therapeutic guide to working with hydrosols. Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, are produced at the same time as essential oils through steam distillation of plants. Some of them, such as rose water or the hydrosol of orange blossoms, have been known for centuries while others have only recently become available. Therapeutic use of hydrosols has become more and more popular over the last ten years in health care, cosmetics, spa treatments and many other areas of beauty and well-being.
Translated from the original French, this book gives a complete overview of theory and practice, including detailed descriptions, testimonials, recipes for all kind of disorders. It includes information on how hydrosols can be used in babycare, cooking, and care for pets. It provides a clear vision of how you can easily introduce hydrosols in your daily life as well as using them for specific disorders.
Lydia Bosson is a highly successful author and international teacher of aromatherapy, Ayurveda and self-development. Together with her husband Philippe she founded Usha Veda, a renowned holistic college based in Switzerland.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrosol Therapy by Lydia Bosson | 1 | ||
| Acknowledgements | 11 | ||
| Preface | 13 | ||
| Preface to the English Edition | 17 | ||
| Introduction | 21 | ||
| Once upon a time… | 22 | ||
| Energy hydrosol therapy | 24 | ||
| Quality criteria | 25 | ||
| Storage | 26 | ||
| Methods of use | 26 | ||
| In combination with other herbal medicine approaches | 32 | ||
| Hydrosol therapy for animals | 34 | ||
| Hydrosols | 37 | ||
| Angelica root – Angelica archangelica | 39 | ||
| Bay laurel – Laurus nobilis | 42 | ||
| Basil – Ocimum basilicum | 46 | ||
| Bergamot – Citrus bergamia | 49 | ||
| Blue camomile – Matricaria chamomilla | 52 | ||
| Roman camomile – Chamaemelum nobilis | 55 | ||
| Carrot seed – Daucus carota | 58 | ||
| Atlas cedar (wood) – Cedrus atlantica | 61 | ||
| Champaca – Michelia champaca or Michelia alba | 64 | ||
| Cinnamon bark – Cinnamomum verum | 67 | ||
| Cistus – Cistus ladaniferus | 70 | ||
| Clary sage – Salvia sclarea | 73 | ||
| Coriander – Coriandrum sativum | 76 | ||
| Cypress – Cupressus sempervirens | 79 | ||
| Eucalyptus globulus | 82 | ||
| Everlasting – Helichrysum italicum | 85 | ||
| Frankincense – Boswellia carterii | 88 | ||
| Geranium – Pelargonium asperum | 91 | ||
| Hyssop – Hyssopus officinalis | 94 | ||
| Jasmine – Jasminum officinalis | 97 | ||
| Juniper – Juniperus communis | 100 | ||
| Kewra – Pandanus odoratus | 103 | ||
| Lavender – Lavandula vera or angustifolia | 107 | ||
| Ledum – Rhododendrum groenlandicum | 110 | ||
| Marjoram – Origanum majorana | 113 | ||
| Myrtle – Myrtus communis | 116 | ||
| Orange blossom (or Neroli) – Citrus aurantium | 119 | ||
| Palmarosa – Cymbopogon martinii | 122 | ||
| Peppermint – Mentha piperita | 125 | ||
| Scots pine – Pinus sylvestris | 128 | ||
| Ravintsara – Cinnamomum camphora | 131 | ||
| Rose – Rosa damascena | 134 | ||
| Rosemary verbenon – Rosmarinus officinalis, ct. verbenoniferum | 138 | ||
| Sage – Salvia officinalis | 142 | ||
| Sandalwood – Santalum album | 145 | ||
| Shiso – Perilla frutescens | 149 | ||
| St John’s wort –Hypericum perforatum | 153 | ||
| Savory – Satureja montana | 156 | ||
| Spikenard – Nardostachys jatamansi | 159 | ||
| Tea tree – Melaleuca alternifolia | 162 | ||
| Thyme linalool – Thymus vulgaris linaloliferum | 165 | ||
| Thyme thymol – Thymus vulgaris thymoliferum | 168 | ||
| Lemon verbena – Lippia citriodora | 170 | ||
| Vetiver – Vetiveria zizanoides | 173 | ||
| Vitex – Agnus castus | 176 | ||
| Yarrow – Achillea millefolium | 179 | ||
| Ylang ylang – Cananga odorata | 182 | ||
| Treatment Suggestions | 185 | ||
| Abbreviations | 185 | ||
| Approximate measurements of essential oils | 186 | ||
| 1. Hydrosol therapy for the respiratory system | 186 | ||
| 2. Hydrosol therapy for the digestive and metabolic system | 190 | ||
| 3. Hydrosol therapy for the cardiovascular system | 199 | ||
| 4. Hydrosol therapy for the mouth | 203 | ||
| 5. Hydrosol therapy for women | 204 | ||
| 6. Hydrosol therapy and the urogenital system | 212 | ||
| 7. Hydrosol therapy for the skin | 215 | ||
| 8. Hydrosol therapy for the psycho-emotional system | 221 | ||
| 9. Hydrosol therapy for babies and young children | 225 | ||
| 10. Hydrosol therapy for rheumatism and osteoarticular problems | 227 | ||
| 11. Hydrosol therapy for various problems | 228 | ||
| Glossary of Ayurvedic Terms | 231 | ||
| List of Illnesses | 235 | ||
| Therapeutic Index | 243 | ||
| Bibliography | 264 |