Aroma Treasures functions tirelessly in its bid to transform
Aromatherapy into a household name in India. To educate people and spread
awareness, proprietor Nirmal Minawala has written a book titled ‘Aromatherapy Made
Easy’. This book has received several accolades and has been accepted very well
in the industry. Many beauty institutes use it as a textbook.
At 52 pages, Aroma Therapy Made Easy is a slim little edition, but don’t be fooled by its size. The
book is a fairly comprehensive one, and covers the width of the alternative medicine
of aromatherapy. The first two chapters
– An introduction to Aromatherapy, and Holistic Approach, introduce in easy
language the principles upon which Aromatherapy is based. It tells us how and
where this form of medicine can be used. Additionally, it stresses on the other
ways in which general health can be maintained.
The third chapter throws light on the methods of extraction
for essential oils while the fourth discusses in detail the properties of
essential oils. The fourth chapter is the longest, with the author describing
the properties of more than 80 kinds of oils. The descriptions include
attributes, indications, and sometimes, contraindications.
Chapter five and six of the book focus on the limited number
of carrier and macerated or infused oils, and Minawala very helpfully mentions
exactly what uses and dilutions for each of these oils is. Blending techniques
are also discussed briefly, with an important warning about patch tests. Then
come the methods of use, that include terse descriptions of vapourization,
steam inhalation, usage on tissue, bath, massage, hair treatment, skin
treatment and additional uses.
The eighth chapter on Formulas is the one that therapists
will find most useful, as it has formulations for a number of common ailments
like colds & coughs, muscular pains, stress, depression, and hair fall
among others. The book ends with a handy therapeutic index and finally, a note
on Safety and Precautions.
A thoroughly recommended book for anyone running a spa or
offering spa services within their salon setup.
This article appeared in the November 2012 issue of StyleSpeak - the salon & spa journal and the November-December issue of Spa Mantra 2012.
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