How much

[Guest guest]

Hi Frank and everyone

Oh, I just realised I'm about to answer something that has probably been

discussed

while I've been away, but here's my two cents worth:

Frank wrote:

" How much can one apply at one time "

This is such a good point. Just think - if you had a bad cold, you might think

of

having a bath with 15 drops of essential oils in it, then do a steam inhalation

to

clear your head, take some drops orally to boost your immune system, vapourise

some

in your room, and carry a Kleenex around with more drops to inhale during the

day.

And a compress for your throbbing headache. And a chest rub. The list goes on!

This is quite dangerous and you could then end up with palpitations if you

overdo

the eucalyptus, or liver damage. I personally think a total amount of 15-20

drops

per day is ample for a healthy adult.

This would have to be less for an aromatherapist though - as a therapist there

is a

certain amount of absorption through the skin of the hands and through

inhalation

during the treatments that you give during the day. Overload makes you feel

quite

sick.

Now I'm going to read all the piled-up mails to see what others have said.

Helen in Cape Town