Abstract

Packed with recipes to soothe seasonal ailments! An introductory guide to "herb distillation" and "aromatic hydrosols" that you can do at home.

●A long-awaited introductory guide for those who want to start herb distillation!
●The author, who is based in Minami Aso, introduces the basics of distillation and the charm of aromatic hydrosols.
●Includes 50 recipes that use aromatic hydrosols to soothe seasonal ailments. Aromatic hydrosols are created by distilling herbs.

They are gentle and easy to use even for babies and pregnant women, and are a gift from plants. Tomoki Kikuchi, a plant distillation and aromatherapy therapist based in Minami Aso, introduces the charm of "herb distillation" and "aromatic hydrosols." You can easily learn everything from the mechanism of distillation to practical methods of distillation using familiar plants, and seasonal recipes using distilled water. For those who have studied aromatherapy, as well as those who want to start a life with herbs. This book is the first step towards a new lifestyle in which you can feel the scent of plants close at hand and gently support yourself and your loved ones.

[From the publisher]
Herbs from your garden become a single drop of fragrance! Are you familiar with "aromatic hydrosols," another bounty from plants that isn't essential oil? While commonly known as a facial toner, this book introduces a variety of uses for them in everyday life, from self-care to housekeeping. From baby wipes and mouthwash to outdoor mists and remedies for headaches and hay fever, the uses are endless. If you have leftover herbs from your garden or balcony, why not try distilling them yourself? "Caring for your family with the soothing scents of plants, without relying too much on chemical products." Why not start this new lifestyle with this book?

Author’s Information

A plant distillation and aromatherapy specialist. She has practiced and researched aromatherapy and phytotherapy for over 20 years. In addition to running aromatherapy classes and training therapists, she works as a perfumer, developing fragrances and designing spaces. In 2024, she moved her base of operations to Minami-Aso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, and established her atelier "Yoan." She developed the home plant distiller "SOMA" (utility model application pending) and is dedicated to promoting a fragrant lifestyle and the culture of plant distillation.