Looking for a 2010 or older book of essential oils

[Shelly in IL]

Anyone have a good one? Thanks

[fraidycat]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0931432820/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468709372&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=the+complete+book+of+essential+oils+and+aromatherapy

[my2boysteacher]

Why older than 2010? You mean more current than 2010?

 

[prairiewindmomma]

This one is older than 2010, but is still well-regarded: https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Aromatherapy-Science-Essential-Therapy/dp/0892817437/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RVZ1RHSZFKDWKHJ98N6P

 

This is the gold standard book by Tisserand. The 2nd edition was published in 2013, in case you meant newer than 2010. https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Oil-Safety-Health-Professionals/dp/0443062412/ref=pd_sim_14_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51IbasdLhnL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR127%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=3QP0RFJ4VPPKH0ATX1A6

 

First edition of Essential Oil Safety was published in 1995, but Tisserand has been publishing a variety of books since the 1970s. 

[Shelly in IL]

I'm looking for publishing before fda got involved. A book recommended was a 2010 publishing.

[my2boysteacher]

The benefit of getting a book recently published, is that there has been so much research on essential oils in the last couple years.  I absolutely agree that Tisserand's book is the 'go-to' if you want to learn more about the chemistry and safety of essential oils.  He has compiled over 4,000 research studies on essential oils and their constituents.  The FDA cracking down on a couple of the big MLM companies is because of the medical claims they are making, and problems with their labels.  A product can not be both cosmetic (topical use) and a supplement (internal use) at the same time.  I have read most of the newer books, or previewed them, and the FDA has not affected anything in the scientifically based books.  The two I always recommend are Tisserand's book and this one: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Aromatherapy-Essential-Handbook-Everyday/dp/0778804860/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468727896&sr=8-3&keywords=the+complete+book+of+essential+oils+and+aromatherapy.   When you get an older book you will need to double check the recommendations for safety info and contraindications. A lot of those books were written by people with a background in herbalism, and many thought that the chemistry of herbs is the same as essential oils, but they are very different.   If you don't have Tisserand's book, you can find a lot of that at aromaweb.com.  There are also many research studies of essential oils on PubMed. 

[Shelly in IL]

What brands of oils are you using? I work with someone who is amYoung Living distributor. They just seem so expensive. I've been looking at Plant Guru. I'd love any and all recommendations for truly good oils. Thanks

[my2boysteacher]

A couple things to consider when choosing an essential oil company:

- Is it owned/managed by an aromatherapist and are they available to answer questions?

-Do they have important safety information on their website? Do they explain contraindications and safety info?

-Do they have a good relationship with their distillers?

-Do they have a good reputation in the aromatherapy field and do they follow the latest research in aromatherapy?

-Do they test ALL batches of oils using a GC/MS, AND, do they publicize the results?

 

There are quite a few companies that check all those boxes. :)  My favorites are: Nature's Gift, Aromatics International, Stillpoint Aromatics, Florihana (can order from France or at Tropical Traditions in the US) and Plant Therapy. 

I do not recommend Young Living for many reasons.  They promote unsafe use, They do not provide their GC/MS reports, and they do not offer safety info on their website or to their reps.  Also, a couple reps recently sent in some oils to be tested since the company refuses to make their test results public.  The testing showed some of the oils were adulterated with petroleum based synthetics.   Unfortunately, the company denies the results from the tests done by 4 independent scientists.  There are much better choices, and they are less expensive too.

You can see the test results in two FB groups, 'Blue Tansy Analysis' and 'Essential Oil Consumer Reports'.   I also recommend following Robert Tisserand and Essential Oil University on FB. 

 

 

Edited July 17, 2016 by my2boysteacher

[my2boysteacher]

Oh, and a couple good FB groups to learn more: 'Real Essential Oil Education' and 'Scentsable Health'.  Also, I have a friend with advanced training in aromatherapy, her website it called Life Holistically.  Also, Barefoot Dragonfly has a wonderful website.