Chrissie Wildwood is an international aromatherapy educator and best-selling author of fourteen books on aromatherapy, herbal medicine and other natural therapies. Here she has written a unique book to delight plant enthusiasts everywhere. Focussing on the less explored beneficial effects upon mood of common herbs and healing plants, it provides thoroughly researched up-to-date information previously unavailable in a single volume. And you don?t have to be unwell to benefit from mood-enhancing plants. For herbs, fragrant flowers, plant essences and traditional incense can be used to enrich your daily life. Presents safe options to chemical antidepressants and tranquillisers, including the mood-enhancing benefits of diet, healing music, and contemplation of living plants. Gives a cornucopia of recipes and ideas for healing disharmonious states of being, preventing the development of stress-related illness and engendering an inner sense of well-being. Promotes the use of herb combinations tailored to individual need, with detailed instruction on preparing your own plant remedies, essential oil blends and inspirational incenses. Provides botanical, biochemical, pharmacological, and traditional data on around one hundred healing plants, including those used by indigenous p eoples for sacramental purposes. Encourages the development of ecological awareness, the reawakening ofour deep connection with the living Earth. With mood-enhancing plants, you can engender tranquillity, revitalisation, mental clarity, romance, creative inspiration,contemplation, and a sense of celebration!