Magic Of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is much more than choosing an oil because you like the way it smells.

In Secrets of a Healer – Magic of Aromatherapy, Dr. Constance Santego shares a comprehensive approach to therapeutic aromatherapy developed through decades of study, teaching, and hands-on experience. She has worked with aromatherapy since 1999 and emphasizes that essential oils are powerful substances that require knowledge, appropriate dilution, and responsible use.

Beginning with the history and foundations of aromatherapy, the book traces the use of aromatic plants through ancient cultures and into modern aromatherapy. It then explores important foundational knowledge including bacteriology, sanitation, the olfactory system, botany, taxonomy, essential-oil purity, production, safety, contraindications, and cautions.

From there, readers move into the practical and therapeutic use of essential oils. Dr. Santego introduces Therapeutic Cross Referencing (TCR), wellness assessment and charting procedures, therapeutic application choices, and essential-oil selections for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

The book also explores the creative side of aromatherapy, including oil blending, hydrosols and fragrant waters, perfumes and personal scents, facial and skin care, and practical recipes. Additional sections address aromatherapy for stress, pregnancy and babies, the elderly, death and dying, subtle aromatherapy, pets, meditation, and cooking.

Throughout the book, Dr. Santego combines instruction with experiences from her own years of practice, reinforcing one of the central principles behind her approach: knowledge is the key when working with therapeutic essential oils.

Whether you are beginning your journey with essential oils, studying aromatherapy professionally, or looking for a detailed reference to return to again and again, Secrets of a Healer – Magic of Aromatherapy offers an extensive exploration of how plants, scent, and therapeutic essential oils can become part of a holistic approach to well-being.

Learn the oils. Understand the person. Discover the magic of aromatherapy.