The Fragrant Pharmacy - Valerie Ann Worwood

Description:
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood
Publisher: Bantam Books
Format: Paperback
Edition: Bantam edition, reprinted 1993
ISBN: 9780553403978
Condition: Second-hand paperback. General shelf wear, rubbing to edges and corners, light creasing and wear to the cover and spine. There is a previous owner’s inscription on the opening page dated October 1994. Pages show some age toning but appear readable and intact. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

The Fragrant Pharmacy is a substantial guide to aromatherapy and essential oils, exploring the use of plant essences for household care, emotional wellbeing, beauty, family health, and everyday natural remedies. Valerie Ann Worwood presents essential oils as part of a holistic approach to health, with practical information on their properties, applications, and traditional uses.

Originally published in Great Britain by Macmillan in 1990, this Bantam edition became a widely used reference work for readers interested in aromatherapy, herbal healing, natural medicine, and the therapeutic use of fragrance. It remains a useful vintage guide for those interested in essential oils, plant-based care, and alternative approaches to wellbeing.

About the Author:
Valerie Ann Worwood is a British aromatherapist and writer best known for her books on essential oils and natural healing. Her work helped popularise aromatherapy for home use, and The Fragrant Pharmacy became one of her best-known reference titles.