
What is Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy Cautions
Essential Oils for Dogs
Pregnancy Cautions
Storing Essential Oils
Using Essential Oils
Oils for Ailments
Oil Descriptions
Aromatherapy Recipes & Uses
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Aromatherapy
Cautions
Aromatherapy
can be extremely powerful. For this reason it is important
to adhere to the following guidelines. If you are
unsure about any particulars, it is a good idea to contact
a professional aromatherapist for further advice.
- Because
essential oils are so concentrated, always remember less
is more. Sometimes a single drop is sufficient.
- Do
not apply pure essential oils directly to children’s
skin – always use a carrier oil.
- Not
all essential oils are suitable for skin use – check
the properties of each oil before using it – especially
for oral intake or skin application (I recommend comparing
at least 2 sources).
- Keep
out of reach of children and pets. While essential oils
are very safe when used correctly, they are very concentrated
and many should never be ingested. Better safe than sorry.
- Citrus
oils react with the sun – be sure to avoid applying
topically if there is a chance your skin will be exposed
to the sun within 6 hours after application
- Use
sparingly with young children. Children have a very highly
developed sense of smell (babies can even identify their
mothers by scent within just a few days of birth). Essential
oils are generally not recommended for infants and it is
best to use them only therapeutically for very young children.
- Avoid
direct sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours following use
of Bergamot, Orange, Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon or Tangerine.
- Essential
Oils are for external use only.
- Dilute
essential oils before using. Carrier oils such as Sweet
Almond, Grapeseed, Jojoba, or our own blend of Pure are
recommended.
- Keep
essential oils away from eyes and ears (if you do get oil
in your eyes, rinse with vegetable oil, not water!).
- Consult
an aromatherapist before use with epilepsy, heart disease
or high blood pressure.
- Keep
out of sunlight and store in a cool place in amber or cobalt
blue bottles. Cap tightly.
Oils
to avoid during pregnancy:
Anise
Bay
Basil
Camphor
Caraway
Carrot
Cedarwood
Cinnamon
Clary Sage
Clove
Comfrey |
Cypress
Fennel
Hyssop
Jasmine
Juniper
Marjoram
Mugwort
Myrrh
Nutmeg
Oregano
Pennyroyal
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Peppermint
Rosemary
Sage
Sassafras
Tansy
Thuja
Thyme
Wintergreen
Wormwood
Yarrow
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Oils
to avoid in first trimester: Chamomile, Frankincense,
Geranium, Melissa, Rose
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