Aromatherapy for Women: How to Use Essential Oils for Health, Beauty and Your Emotions

"I have read many books on this subject over the last 10 years, and normally choose the ones where each oil's properties are described, added to a list of possible ailments etc.
This book was very different and captivated me from the start. I understand her methods are not conventional, but her experience shines through in the material, and is worth far more than any certificate or diploma.
A true inspiration, and indeed an invalueble book for any person interested in the field. It seems she might be stepping on the toes of those who are clinging to their hard earned diploma's, as she is an example that everyone can heal themselves."
~ Written on 2005-11-02

"If the name Tisserand is familiar, this is because of the famous aromatherapist Robert Tisserand. This book is written, not by him, but by his ex-wife, who was not herself a professional aromatherapist.

While anecdotal evidence can be very useful, Maggie Tisserand does not, sadly, have the requisite experience of a professional, and she advocates practices which qualified aromatherapists are not legally permitted to use, such as the ingestion of essential oils. The most alarming example of this is when she tells a story about how a friend of hers contracted an STD, and instead of telling her to go to a doctor (again, as professionals are legally obliged to do), she decided to try treating her with essential oils, including the internal use of sandalwood oil.

Personal anecdotes can add charm to a book, but here they are profoundly irritating. We find out more about the Tisserands' failed marriage than we wanted to know, and the saga about her son's case of athlete's foot is at once melodramatic and boring. She does not provide profiles of individual oils or give much information when suggesting treatment of various ailments, and her knowledge of aromatherapy appears to be generally scanty.

Essential oils can be most helpful for home treatment of minor ailments if used safely and knowledgeably. There are plenty of good books out there written by reputable, qualified aromatherapists which can be of great use to the amateur. This is not one of them."
~ Written on 2004-02-01

"Because she focusses on women and children, this book is very useful. I have used many of the 'recipes' myself. If you want to start out in aromatherapy, then this is the place to start."
~ Written on 2001-02-06

"What a woderful book. It is both accessable and informative. Maggie certainly knows her subject and puts it across in a convincing, non-preaching style. She gives practical examples of the day to day use of essential oils. Her belief and enthusiasm, for these oils, shines out of the pages. If you want to learn more about this subject, buy this book!"
~ Written on 2000-11-02