You know what we're talking about when we talk about essential oils ? In a market that is rapidly growing, but is also poorly regulated, it is necessary to clarify. The author defines them not only in theory, but also in practice to make sure you don't buy different products; it also explains how they are obtained and what they contain, what their function is in the plants from which they are extracted, why and how long humans have been using them. The text gives information on how to recognize if you are purchasing a quality product and what questions should be asked and asked to suppliers before purchasing. The heart of the book is on the activity of essential oils and their possibilities applications locally, for inhalation or by mouth. Great attention is paid to issues of safety of use. The text is completed by a bibliography, an in-depth website and some simple recipes of using essential oils as flavoring ingredients .
Marco Valussi, graduated in Phytotherapy in London, graduated in professional massage and aromatherapy. He is an associate researcher at the Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health unit of the University of Padua. He writes about medicinal plants and phytotherapy in professional magazines and is a consultant for companies in the herbal and food sectors. He is a member of the scientific committee of the magazine L'Erborista, Italian representative for EHTPA (European Herbal & Traditional Practitioners Association) and member of the scientific committee of SISTE (Italian Society of Herbal Sciences and Techniques).