Essential Herbs

An illustrated guide to the fragrance of herbs and the moods they can inspire. The book explores how to enhance your mood using herbs, how to create aromatic moods with scented candles and how to grow herbs indoors and out. Recipes for herbal cosmetics, bath oils, drinks and meals are included.

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This text presents an illustrated guide to the fragrance of herbs and the moods they can inspire. Divided into six sections, the book explores how to enhance your mood using herbs in a variety of different ways throughout the day: wake up, refresh and invigorate; home, work and focus; relax and unwind; pleasure and leisure; love and romance; and rest, meditation and sleep. Recipes for herbal cosmetics, body splashes, perfumes and bath oils are included, along with details of how to create aromatic moods with scented candles and potpourris, and aromatherapy mixes for home and holiday use. The book also details how best to use essential oils, how to grow herbs indoors and out, eight original herb garden planting plans and recipes for herb-flavoured drinks and meals.