In the Family Guide to Aromatherapy, Erika Galentin takes us through pregnancy and labor, then through all stages of life from infancy to adulthood, showing us how to use essential oils safely and effectively through each chapter of our lives. This well thought out book is a wonderful guide for anyone interested in using essential oils. 

This book starts with an explanation of what aromatherapy is precisely and sets about explaining how to use essential oils. We learn about the different applications of aromatherapy, dosage, dilution, safety, and how to shop for quality oils. There are charts, tips, and recipes in each chapter, along with note pages to add your own research and methods.  In the final chapter, we are treated to 30 essential oil monographs, each with a lovely photo depicting the plant used in the essential oil. There is also a quick reference guide to ailments and oils as well as a chart on known pharmaceutical interactions.

The curious, the beginner, and the advanced student of aromatherapy will find a wealth of information presented in a keenly organized way.