Beginner seeking advice: non-flowery?

[~*~Ashlyn~*~]

Hi, I'm interested in using essential oils/aromatherapy for healing body and mind. I'm a bit unusual though in that I have had hayfever all my life and learned to cope by developing an aversion to anything flowery. I'm well aware of normal advice on a starter kit, but I react badly to smells like lavendar and jasmine for instance. What I would really like is advice on a practical selection of 6 or 10 good starter oils that are either non-flowery or less obviously flowery to ease me into using them. Also does anyone know of a good book with a leaning towards earthy rather flowery recipes?
Thanks

Oh, just incase a bit of background would help...... I'm 47, in a very close relationship, work fulltime for NHS in an adminstrative capacity, have several health problems including overweight which I'm finally successfully shrinking and awaiting a hip replacement so coping with pain 24/7. I'm seeking~in~nature the ways and methods for healing addictions (food and emotional)and inbalances in my life. Hoping to come through this as a better, more content and positive person!

 

[BabyPIe]

Tea Tree is non flowery and an essential essential oil!

Also you could try

Sandalwood
Patchouli
Juniper
Fennel (good for appetite suppresent)
Orange
Peppermint
Rosemary

I think you will need to get a book that contains all the oils, but at least then you can discount the flowery oils straight away and just read up on the others.

All blends are personal, and if you don't like a particular oil, there is little point in having it in a blend, because you will not enjoy your treatment.

Ness