Discovering essential oils for jet lag sparked off my interest in aromatherapy and essential oils. In time, what started as casual experimentation turned into a yearning to learn more about all things essential oils. It’s been an interesting journey into the science of smell and one thing I realized is that no matter how much I learn about essential oils, there’s still so much more to know.
The best way to ramp up your knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils is by referring to essential oil books written by authorities in the field. In addition to detailed information about the science of essential oils, these books also include recipes for health, home, and beauty.
The interesting thing about aromatherapy and essential oils is that different people turn to this alternative treatment for different reasons. You may be interested in using aromatherapy to relax or to sleep better while somebody else may be more interested in learning about how to use essential oils in homemade skincare products. Whatever your interest, you are sure to find one or more essential oil books from the list below that are perfect for you.
Many of the best essential oil books are available in multiple versions including Kindle, Paperback, Audible, and Audio CD so you can choose the one you prefer. If you do not have Amazon Audible, you can pick up one of these books to listen to free of cost with your 1-month free Audible trial.
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded: Over 800 Natural, Nontoxic, and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health, Beauty, and Safe Home and Work Environments Paperback
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in learning more about essential oils and how to use them for healing and for everyday life.
This is the first essential oil book I bought. What I loved about the book is how well the author addresses the use of aromatherapy for various health issues, with specific advice for children, women, men, and seniors. The book also profiles 125 essential oils and 37 carrier oils. With everything explained so clearly, there are fewer chances of making any mistakes.
Read my detailed review of The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.
The most exciting section is the 800+ recipes for creating natural, nontoxic blends and products for health, beauty, and home. This book has garnered over 1,800 reviews with one reader calling it the ‘Bible on Essential Oils’.
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded is available in Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook versions. Listen to a sample of the Audible audio edition.
The Healing Power of Essential Oils: Soothe Inflammation, Boost Mood, Prevent Autoimmunity, and Feel Great in Every Way
This essential oil book includes tested recipes and formulations that you can use to manage issues ranging from anxiety, stress, and depression, to sleep disorders, digestive distress, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance.
This book cuts through all of the conflicting claims about essential oils and offers clear, unbiased, evidence-based information backed by extensive scientific research.
The book also includes 150 recipes for making your own Anti-Anxiety Spray, Sleep Diffuser Blend, Pain Relief Roll-On, Meditation Body Oil, and much more. There’s a special section dedicated to women’s health with effective formulations for PMS, candida, fertility, and menopause.
If you like making your own healing products with essential oils, you’ll find lots of easy effective recipes for making your own Anti-Anxiety Spray, Sleep Diffuser Blend, Pain Relief Roll-On, Meditation Body Oil, and much more.
Healing Power of Essential Oils is available in Kindle, Paperback, Audible, and Audio CD. Listen to a sample of the Audible audio edition.
Essential Oils Pocket Reference 8th Edition – FULL-COLOR
This handy, on-the-go trusted guide contains everything you need to know about how to use Young Living Essential Oils, including detailed sections on the brand’s Single and Blended Oils.
A breakdown of many essential oils and a complete A-Z ailments section make this Young Living essential oil book very easy to refer to when using oils for healing.
The Essential Oils Pocket Reference Guide – 8th edition is a must-have reference guide for any essential oil user.
This book is available in spiral bound and Kindle formats. Get a sneak peek at the first few pages of the Young Living Essential Oils Pocket Reference.
Essential Oils for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
A New York Times bestseller, this is one of the best essential oil books for beginners. It starts with a detailed explanation of what essential oils are, how to build your collection, and how to store it correctly. From there it goes on to talk about harnessing the power of essential oils to manage common ailments such as headaches, stress, muscle pain, nausea, and more. The third section is on using essential oils to make your own candles, cleaning supplies, air fresheners, bug repellants, and more.
The Essential Oils for Beginners Guide is available in Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook versions Listen to a sample of the Audible audio edition.
500 Formulas For Aromatherapy: Mixing Essential Oils for Every Use
In her book 500 Formulas For Aromatherapy: Mixing Essential Oils for Every Use, author Carol schiller provides exact formulas for making hundreds of blends for stress relief, massage oils, skin, and hair care, cellulite reduction, baby oils, and more.
Yes, it does also offer information on the benefits of different oils written in alphabetical order from allspice to ylang-ylang.
At less than $8 for the paperback, this treasure trove of essential oil recipes is a must-have for any essential oil DIY enthusiast.
This essential oil recipe book is available as a paperback version only.
Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine
In the quest to help people around the world achieve health and vibrant living, the three authors, Dr. Josh Axe, Jordan Rubin, and Ty Bollinger joined forces to share this important message – Essential oils are one of the most powerful forms of plant-based medicine in the world, and they may be the crucial missing piece of your wellness program.
This essential oil book goes into detail about the proven health benefits of the top 50 essential oils and how to use these oils to help heal more than 125 of today’s most pressing health concerns. It also includes over 70 quick, easy DIY recipes to help you care for your body, your family, your home, and even your pets.
Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine is available in Spiral-Bound, Paperback, and Kindle formats. Get a sneak-peek into the first few pages of the book.
The Essential Oils Hormone Solution: Reclaim Your Energy and Focus and Lose Weight Naturally 1st Edition
In this book by Dr. Mariza Snyder, you will learn how to manage hormonal disruptions and reenergize your body from the inside out with the support of essential oils.
The book goes into detail about how essential oils work on a cellular level to mitigate the toxic loads we carry. It also explains in detail how to use essential oils to sleep better, relieve stress, regain focus and concentration, reduce cravings, boost mood, increase energy, and more.
The Essential Oils Hormone Solution is available in Hardcover, Audio CD, and eTextbook versions. Look inside the first few pages of this book.
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils In Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health, and Well Being
In addition to covering information about the personal, home, and commercial uses and applications of the different oils, the book also goes into detail about the exact origins, synonyms, methods of extraction, and folk tradition about each oil.
Written by aromatherapy expert Julia Lawless, this book is for you if you are interested in the botanical history of each essential oil in addition to its practical applications.
The information is laid out in a way that’s easy to use with a Therapeutic Index and a Botanical Index.
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils is available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle versions. Get a sneak-peek into the Kindle version.
Essential Living
The book is a treasure trove of easy-to-follow recipes for creating safe, all-natural products to replace synthetic chemicals and toxic ingredients found in many store brands.
The recipes are neatly organized by room and purpose so you can easily find any recipe you are looking for, whether you want to make your own bath and beauty products, natural air fresheners or cleaning scrubs.
Note: Andrea Butje, the author of Essential Living, also offers a free beginner’s course online for anyone interested in going deeper into the study of essential oils.
his information is not intended to serve as medical advice. Please consult your doctor before using any natural medication or if you experience any unusual symptoms. See Full Disclaimer here.
