This book offers a no-nonsense approach to using essential oils safely and effectively. It explains how to use oils, describes over 60 essential oils and carrier oils, and gives suggestions for more than 100 ailments, so you can confidently use aromatherapy at home. It is beautifully presented, with wonderful use of colour, texture and images to support the text. It amply covers all the basics and more, including important aspects such as safety, storage, which oils to use with babies and children and how to apply oils in different ways to maximise their effectiveness. The author has clearly poured all her knowledge and passion for aromatherapy into this handbook and it is suitable for both beginners and those that already know about, and use, essential oils for everyday health and well-being. It would also make a lovely gift, either on its own, or alongside some essential oils.