Hydrosol Therapy, A Handbook for Aromatherapists and Other Practitioners

Description

By Lydia Bosson
Trade Paperback Book
ISBN 9781848194236
264 Pages

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. Therapeutic use of hydrosols has become more an more popular over the last 10 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 and recipes, for all kinds 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 into your daily life as well as using them for specific disorders.

Drawing on over 20 years of practicing and teaching holistic health in Switzerland and accross the world, Lydia Bosson provides the reader with clear information on the therapeutic properties of 47 hydrosols. This includes remedies organized by health system and guidance on how to combine hydrosols with aromatherapy.

About the Author:

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. She has been sharing her knowledge for over 20 years in order to build a bridge between the intellectual and spiritual approaches to health care, and between contemporary and traditional knowledge of natural therapies. This is her first book published in English.