Extracted from flowers and herbs, aromatic essential oils have been used for centuries to heal and beautify, offering a gentle yet effective alternative in the treatment of illness, stress, and imbalance. Author Maggie Tisserand brings a wealth of practical experience to this newly revised best-selling classic on aromatherapy, focusing on the concerns particular to women. She shows how the unique properties of specific essences can be used to maintain healthy hair and skin, ease minor health complaints, and assist in treating more serious problems.