In addition to
personal experiments and our supplier resources around the world, we also
credit the following authors and their published works as sources of
information and inspiration for us in creating this website, our
understanding of the world of natural aromatics, and the science behind the
human sense of smell.
An Ancient Egyptian Herbal –
by Lise Manniche
Aromatherapy Blends & Remedies
- by Franzesca Watson
Aromatherapy:
A Complete Guide to the Healing Art
– by Kathi Keville & Mindy Green
Botanica
Erotica: Arousing Body, Mind, and Spirit - by Diana De Luca
Essence & Alchemy
– by Mandy Aftel
Frankincense & Myrrh:
A Study of the Ancient Arabian Incense Trade
– by Nigel Groom
Incense: Crafting & Use of Magickal Scents
- by Carl F. Neal
Incense, Oils & Brews
- by Scott Cunningham
Incense: Rituals, Mystery & Lore
- by Gina Hyams
Kodo:
The Way of Incense – by David Pybus
Magical Herbalism
- by Scott Cunningham
Making Plant Medicine - by Richo Cech
Mood Enhancing Plants
- by Chrissie
Wildwood
Perfume: The Art and Science of Scent
- By Cathy Newman, photography by Robb Kendrick
Perfume & Flavor Materials of Natural Origin
– by Stephen Arctander
Perfumes and Spices: Including an Account of Soaps and Cosmetics -
by Hyatt A.
Verrill
Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution,
Ecology, Ethnobotany
- by Jean H.
Langhenheim
Sacred Luxuries:
Fragrance, Aromatherapy & Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
– by Lise Manniche
Scent: The
Mysterious and Essential Powers of Smell - by Annick LeGuerer
Scented
Plants - by Roger Phillips & Martyn Rix
Scents &
Sensuality: Aromatherapy & Essential Oils for Romance, Love, and Sex
- by Valerie Ann Worwood
Sticks,
Stones, Roots & Bones - by Stephanie Rose Bird
The
Aromatic Garden: Growing and Using Scented Plants -
by Julia
Lawless, photography by Clay Perry
The
Big Book of Herbs
– by Arthur Tucker and Thomas DeBaggio
The
Book of Incense:
Enjoying the Traditional Art of Japanese Scents
– by Kiyoko
Morita
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
- by Valerie
Ann Worwood
The
Complete Book of Incense
– by Suzanne Fischer Rizzi
The
Hidden History of Scented Wood - by Eric Hansen
The
New Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses
– by Deni Brown
The Scented
Ape: The Biology and Culture of Human Odour - by D. Michael
Stoddart
The Smell
Book
- by Ruth Winter (out of print, check your local
library)
The
Spiritual Significance of the Qetoret
– by Rabbi Avraham Sutton
(see online
article)
The
Trail of Time:
Time Measurement with Incense in East Asia – by Silvio Bedini
(your
local library may offer an "inter-library loan" on this book -
see
online article)
Books / Credits