Kathi Keville

Kathi Keville is the director of the American Herb Association and the author of ten previous books on herbs and aromatherapy, including Herbs for Health and Healing.

Articles & Books From Kathi Keville

Cheat Sheet / Updated 06-02-2023
Aromatherapy is built around the healing properties of essential oils to help treat minor — and even more severe — ailments to enhance relaxation and boost your mental acuity. Buying the right type of oil is important to realize the full benefits of aromatherapy.Advantages of using essential oilsTurn to essential oils as a natural alternative instead of using an over-the-counter drug to ease a cold, headache, indigestion, or bee sting — the simple complaints that you already take care of yourself without consulting your doctor.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Turn to aromatherapy as a natural alternative instead of using an over-the-counter drug to ease a cold, headache, indigestion, or bee sting — the simple complaints that you already take care of yourself without consulting your doctor. After all, that’s what aromatherapy is — a healing therapy. The aroma part of the word refers is to the aromatic plants that are used in this therapy.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Aromatherapy is a relaxing therapy. Relaxing fragrances help you deal better with stress and tend to produce slower frequency brain waves. You may not need it, but scents, including those in the following list, additionally have antidepressant properties when you smell them. Bergamot Neroli Chamomile Petitgr
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Essential oils enhance both the health and beauty of skin, hair, and nails. Aromatherapy puts these oils to use for their healing benefits for your body and mind. As an added bonus, they smell wonderful when applied to the body! The following list shows the most important properties found most often in essen
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
To gain the myriad benefits of aromatherapy, you have to buy the essential oils. Your shopping days will be much easier if you follow these simple tips when choosing which essential oils to buy: Buy oils from companies who have an established reputation. Ask: Are they pure? Where do they originate? What are the botanical names?
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
The same essential aromatherapy oils that pep you up and reduce your drowsiness also decrease the likelihood of becoming irritable or of getting headaches. The following list shows the mind-stimulating scents. Angelica Clove Basil Ginger Cardamom Peppermint Cinnamon Sage
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy For Dummies
Reduce anxiety, manage pain, improve sleep, and more with the healing power of aromatherapy and essential oils Looking for natural and organic ways to support your mind, body, and spirit? Then look no further than the ancient practice of aromatherapy! In Essential Oils & Aromatherapy For Dummies, Second Edition, you’ll find simple and easy advice on everything from therapeutics to cosmetics, as well as the recreational use of essential oils.