Born in the lavender-growing region of southern France, Marcel Lavabre has been involved in every aspect of aromatherapy for 20 years. A producer of essential oils in France, he supervised production from gathering plants and distilling to bottling and marketing. He is cofounder of the American Aromatherapy Association and now heads Aroma Vera, an essential oils company based in Culver City, California.

PREFACE TO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
From "Aroma-What" to Buzzword: The Evolution of Aromatherapy Acknowledgments
Introduction
ONE
Aromatics and Perfumes in History
TWO
Aromatherapy: A Multilevel Therapy
THREE
Essential Oils: Extraction and Adulteration
FOUR
The Chemistry of Essential Oils
FIVE
Principles of Aromatherapy: How Essential Oils Work
SIX
Comparative Study of Modes of Administration: Benefits, Risks, Applications, and Contraindications
SEVEN
The Use of Essential Oils for Health, Beauty, and Well-Being
EIGHT
Essential Oil Classifications
NINE
The Essential Oils in Botanical Families
TEN
Aromatic Choreography: The Art and Science of Aromatic Composition
APPENDIX I
Essential Oils Reference Table
APPENDIX II
Aromatherapy Therapeutic Index
APPENDIX III
Resource Guide
Selected Bibliography
Index of Essential Oils
Index