Madagascar, the planet"s fourth largest island, has long been famous for the individuality of its flora and fauna, and for the essential oils that many consider the best in the world. This book explains why and tells us what makes these oils so potent and effective. It details their use in aromatherapy, a healing method almost as old as medicine itself, and their many benefits to the perfume, cosmetic, and food industries. Dr. Halpern gives the history and the chemical and botanical makeup of eight essential oils and tells how they are best used to promote physical and emotional health.