Essential Oils for Horses: A Source Book for Practitioners and Owners by Carole Faith MICHT, IIHHT, BABTAC
Model Number: 9780851318462
£20.00 GBP
Damaged cover.
This comprehensive guide is demonstrates that essential oils are so much more than an aromatherapy massage. The author, an experienced practitioner, explains by means of easy-to-understand text, clear diagrams and colour photographs:
- How essential oils are made
- How to source the highest quality oils and base products
- How to measure, mix, handle and store the oils
- How the oils should be used
- How to use massage and hands-on techniaues
- How to make up wound gels, liniments, fly repellents, etc.
- How essential oils help ease stress-related problems
With the aid of this book and a selection of essential oils, the horse owner will be equipped to deal with most problems around the stable yard including strains and sprains, respiratory complaints, cracked heels and mud fever, parasitic infection and skin problems, and post-operative recuperation and box rest.
Throughout the book the author stresses the safety asepcts of working with essential oils, and demonstrates how this gentle and holistic approach to equine welfare improves confidence and communicaiton between horse and owner.
Hardback.