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Safety Issues for Essential Oils
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Essential oils should
always be used with care.
If you are using any
form of conventional medicines, you should consult your doctor
before using any essential oils. Some essential oils can be
hazardous, so care needs to be taken and you need to check
directions for each essential oil from someone who knows about them
or consult a reputable book on aromatherapy. Some essential oils
have a high toxicity levels and can cause a severe skin
irritation.
Ensure you never use
essential oils undiluted on the skin, keep away from eyes at all
times, never use internally and always keep away from babies and
children.
There are some oils that
have fantastic therapeutic abilities that can be used but only with
caution as the wrong dilution can be dangerous.
Please note that these are only partial
list and intended as a guide only.
Some dangerous Oils
that should not be used in Aromatherapy
There are many oils that
are considered too dangerous to be used in general aromatherapy.
They can cause serious skin damage, bring on epileptic fits or
cause a miscarriage. They are considered to be narcotic,
toxic or extremely hazardous. Some of these are Almond, Aniseed,
Arnica, Cinnamon Bark, Fennel bitter, Horseradish, Mugwort,
Mustard, Origanum, Pennyroyal, Pine, Sassafras, Wintergreen,
Wormseed and wormwood. Again, these are only some of the hazardous
oils.
Oils that should not be
used by people with epilepsy
Fennel, Hyssop,
Rosemary
Oils that should not be
used during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special
time to care for you and your baby. However you should be aware of
the following information. Please consult a medical practitioner
before using essential oils.
Basil, Birch, Cedarwood,
Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram,
Peppermint, Rosemary, Tarragon, Thyme.
This is a partial list
of the most commonly used oils.
Note: Chamomile,
Geranium, Lavender and Rose should be avoided in the first three
months of pregnancy and used with caution and well diluted for the
rest of your pregnancy.
Oils most likely to
irritate the skin
Angelica, black pepper,
cinnamon leaf, citronella, clove, ginger, lemon, lemongrass, lemon
verbena, orange, peppermint.
Oils to avoid if skin
is exposed to the sun
Angelica, Bergamot,
Lemon and orange.
Oils that should not be
used for prolonged periods
Basil, cedarwood,
cinnamon leaf, eucalyptus, lemon, orange, thyme
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PLEASE NOTE: The information on
these pages is intended as a guide only. Be Enchanted accepts no
responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use or
misuse of the information provided. No Liability is
taken.
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