Yes, EO's are very complex to use and safety is always first. I learned how to do blends and make capsules through Johnson's book. I also use foot reflexology so I have used those charts.
It takes a lot of study to determine what to use..when. Your father is very lucky to have you. I also liked books by Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D.
His book sounds similar to the book I use. It has blends and recipes but what I really like about it is it actually breaks down the chemical constituents , provides a history of the oil, body systems affected, safety data and which oils compliment each other and the odor notes. I'd like to get Johnson's book because books about oils are informative and well, they make me happy.
It does take a lot of study, natural doesn't always mean safe. A friend of mine is allergic to mint and I made a roller ball for hot flashes, she used it and broke out, had some breathing issues come to find out it was the clary sage after consulting my book, we found out it's in the botanical family, labiatae (mint). It's a learning experience, always.
AlWAYS...but it is fun to be a life long learner. You never run out of new stuff to learn. I confess I am a book-a-holic. But I don't drink, smoke do drugs, gamble etc so that is what gives me pleasure. The hard thing is reading non fiction books and trying to remember where you saw that tidbit of information!
A life long learner thrives. I enjoy books too. I smoke cigarettes, in the summer I'll have a drink or 2 by the pool or when we have a bon fire, the closest I have come to gambling is buying a lottery ticket once in awhile and playing poker for whatever we have on hand like pocket lint, a tissue, gum wrapper, lol. It drives me nuts when I can't remember where I read or heard something.
Yes, EO's are very complex to use and safety is always first. I learned how to do blends and make capsules through Johnson's book. I also use foot reflexology so I have used those charts.
It takes a lot of study to determine what to use..when. Your father is very lucky to have you. I also liked books by Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D.
His book sounds similar to the book I use. It has blends and recipes but what I really like about it is it actually breaks down the chemical constituents , provides a history of the oil, body systems affected, safety data and which oils compliment each other and the odor notes. I'd like to get Johnson's book because books about oils are informative and well, they make me happy.
It does take a lot of study, natural doesn't always mean safe. A friend of mine is allergic to mint and I made a roller ball for hot flashes, she used it and broke out, had some breathing issues come to find out it was the clary sage after consulting my book, we found out it's in the botanical family, labiatae (mint). It's a learning experience, always.
AlWAYS...but it is fun to be a life long learner. You never run out of new stuff to learn. I confess I am a book-a-holic. But I don't drink, smoke do drugs, gamble etc so that is what gives me pleasure. The hard thing is reading non fiction books and trying to remember where you saw that tidbit of information!
A life long learner thrives. I enjoy books too. I smoke cigarettes, in the summer I'll have a drink or 2 by the pool or when we have a bon fire, the closest I have come to gambling is buying a lottery ticket once in awhile and playing poker for whatever we have on hand like pocket lint, a tissue, gum wrapper, lol. It drives me nuts when I can't remember where I read or heard something.