Aromatherapy Contraindications: Essential Oils Warnings & Risks
Posted on September 1st, 2008 by admin
Do not use these oils if you have the following health problems:
Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
Do not use:
Basil Eucalyptus Fennel Hyssop Sage Rosemary
High Blood Pressure
Do not use:
Red Thyme Hyssop Pine Rosemary Sage
Hypoglycemia
Do not use:
Geranium
Kidney Problems
Do not use:
Juniper
Pregnancy
Do not use:
Basil Birch Camphor Cassia Cedarwood Clary Sage Clove Bud Coriander Fennel, Sweet Hyssop Jasmine Juniper Lemon Marjoram Myrrh Peppermint Rose Rosemary Sage Thyme
Children
The following oils are generally considered safe for children. Please do not exceed recommended dosages.
Babies & Children should use only a 1% Dilution which means 1 drop of oil to 2 tsp. of carrier oil.
0-6 months:Lavender, Roman Chamomile
6-12 months:Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Neroli, Rose
1-6 Years:Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Neroli, Rose, Coriander, Mandarin, Orange, Rosewood, Tangerine, Tea Tree
7-12 Years: Most Adult Oils can be used except Basil. Use only 1/4 of the Adult Dose for this age group.
The following oils are known to cause problems:
IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Do not use:
Allspice Cinnamon (potentially toxic, not recommended for use on skin) Clove Fennel Pine Savory Spearmint Spruce Thyme
PHOTOSENSITIVITY:The following oils should not be used before going out in sun or under Tanning Machines Angelica Bergamot (Use a bergaptene free product) Citrus Oils: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon , Lime, etc Cumin Verbena
SENSITIZATION: Can build up an allergic reaction if used often. Make sure to switch your oils every two weeks to avoid possible sensitization.
Aniseed Balsam, Peru Bay Bay Laurel Benzoin Bitter Fennel Calamus Cardamon (Maybe) Cassia Cinnamon Citronella Costus Dill Seed Fig Leaf Absolute Galbanum Resin Hyacinth Absolute (Maybe) Jasmine Absolute Litsea Cubeba (Maybe) Mimos Absolute Oakmoss Concrete (Maybe) Pine (Maybe) Rose Absolute (in high concentrations) Spearmint Tagete Tolu Balsam
SKIN IRRITANT IN SOME PEOPLE: Use less than recommended dosage
Allspice Basil Bay Laurel Benzoin Black Pepper Cinnamon Citronella Clove Eucalyptus Fennel, Sweet Fir Needle Ginger Jasmine Juniper Berry Lemon Lemongrass Litsea Cubeba Melissa Peppermint Pimento Leaf Pine Rosemary Savory Spruce Verbena
TOXIC OR POTENTIALLY TOXIC: It is generally recommended to stay totally clear of any of these to be completely safe.
Ajowan Arnica Birch (Betula Lenta) Bitter Almond Boldo Buchu Calamus Camphor, brown & yellow (white is o.k in small dosages) Cascarilla Chevril Cinnamon Deer Tongue Horseradish Inula Jaborandi Khella Mustard Mugwort Narcisus Nutmeg Oregano Parsley Pennyroyal Rue Sage Santolina Sassafras Spanish Broom Tansy Thuja Tonka Tumeric Wintergreen (use in diffuser or potpourri only) Wormseed Wormwood
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