Essential oil books are great to refer to when you get into using essential oils.  There are several essential oil books that I refer to and use on a regular basis.  I find myself referring to these books and continuing to learn more about different oils all of the time.

One of the books I received from my friend Julie when I signed up for Young Living.  It is the Essential Oils pocket reference.  This little book has a wealth of information – I don’t think a day goes by without me looking at it.  To give you a breakdown of what is in it:

• Chapter 1 – Yesterdays Wisdom, Tomorrows Destiny – This gives you the history of essential oil extraction and includes biblical references to certain oils
• Chapter 2 – How Essential Oils Work – info on the chemistry, standards and testing and the influence of aromas
• Chapter 3 – How to Safely Use Essential OIls – This is about guidelines for use, a chart of cerified GRAS – generally regarded as safe – or as a food additive, by the FDA.  Also in this chapter are things to know before you start; info on topical application, diffusing and other uses
• Chapter 4 – Single Oils – This is alphabetized and lists all the single oils from Young Living.  For each one you get:  Botanical Family, Extraction Method, Key constituents, Historical Data, Medical Properties, Uses, Application, Cautions (if any), Found In (lists other Young Living blends or products can be found in)
• Chapter 5 – Essential Oil Blends – This describes how Young Living blends are formulated then lists each blend alphabetically and the same info I just listed above for the singles such as use and applications, etc.
• Chapter 6 – Techniques for Essential Oil Application – This explains the different techniques in detail and gives you vita flex foot and hand charts as well as a nervous system connection point chart of the spine.  If you are into massage therapy it gives you the overview for the application of the raindrop technique
• Chapter 7 – Personal Usage – This is a great reference chapter on giving you info on taking charge of your health, developing your program and a complete reference guide for many common health issues like:  arthritis, colds, flu, headaches, insomnia, pain, skin care and problems, sore throats, and stress – just to name a few common ailments.  I love this chapter and refer to it all the time just to learn more about certain health aspects.

Another book I refer to a lot lately is  Aromatherapy 101 by Karen Downes.  I have owned this book for over 10 years.  I bought it back in early 2000 when I first got into using essential oils.  I like this book because it explains what aromatherapy is, what essential oils are and gives you info on how to properly use them.  The book also lists the oils alphabetically.  She gives you a great description of each oil, the issues it addresses, what it helps promote and any safety information.

Lately I have been reading this book a lot again and referring to it along with the pocket reference.  I also like how in the Aromatherapy 101 book she recommends oils that blend well together.  Even though this book is older, published in 2000, I still see it around on the internet and I think it contains some really good and helpful information for anyone learning to get more from their essential oils.

If you are interested in learning more about Young Living essential oils you can email me kkg@kimberleeskorner.com    Also, if you are interested in signing up for Young Living you can click on the highlighted Young Living to take you to the sign up page.  You can sign up for a retail account but if you sign up for a wholesale account, or distributor, you will save 24% on all your orders.  There are not a whole lot of rules and requirements to be a wholesaler – you have to order a starter kit is the main one.  After that you can order as much as you want or never again.

If you decide you love Young Living like me then you can sign up for Essential Rewards that is a monthly auto ship where you decide what you want in your order each month and it has to be a minimum amount of $50.00.  Also, if you decide to sign up I will send you a copy of the Essential OIls Pocket Reference – that is the first book I mentioned above in the post.

One of the books I will be reviewing in Part 2 of this series will be Aromatherapy Through the Seasons.  This is another book I have had since the early 2000’s.  So follow my blog or check back for part 2 on essential oil books coming in February.  I will also be sharing some recipes  for foods and skincare using essential oils in the future.

I hope everyone had a great week!

-Kimberlee