Aromatherapy Books

Aromatherapy – A Practical Approach by Vicki Pitman

This is an excellent book for those who want to learn more about aromatherapy, concisely written and easy to understand. It covers a wide range of topics from the background and history of aromatherapy, how it works, practice, plus a wealth of information about essential oils and carrier oils.

The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless

Whilst not as thorough as the above book in some ways, this book has the advantage of covering a large number of essential oils as the name suggests. For this reason it is a must have for anyone interested in the huge variety of essential oils out there, and what they’re useful for.

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia

This is a great book if you want a comprehensive in-depth guide to aromatherapy. It is internationally acclaimed, however you need to be committed to the subject to read it, as it contains an incredible amount of information.

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: A Guide to Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance Through Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

This is a fascinating book that takes a more spiritual approach to aromatherapy and use of essential oils, concentrating on their psychological benefits. I particularly like the sections that look at oils and blends for particular states of mind or psychological symptoms, such as poor concentration and memory, or nervous tension and agitation.