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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 esential
oils have high toxicity levels and can cause severe skin
irritations.
Ensure you never use essential oilsundiluted 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 lists and
inteded 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 aromatherapy.
They can cause serious skin damage, bring on epileptic fits or
casue 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 infromation. 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 avioded 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, Clove,
Ginger, Lemon, Lemongrass,
Lemon Verbena, Orange, Peppermint
Oils to avoid if skin
is exposed to the sun
Angelica, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange
Oils that should not be
used for prolonged periods
Basil, Cedarwood, Cinnamon Leaf, Eucalyptus,
Lemon, Orange, Thyme
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Be Enchanted is not responsible for any consequences resulting from
the use or
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