Guidelines for Using Essential Oils

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Good Morning!

 

Guidelines for Essential Oils

 

* Essential oils are very concentrated. Their safe use requires they be treated

with care and respect. The user should be knowledgeable about their properties

and actions before any use. Most personal applications require drops rather than

ounces.

 

* Keep oils out of reach of children and away from pets. Please do not ingest by

mouth. Because of the potency of certain essential oils, proceed carefully and

with guidance from a trained aromatherapist if any of the following situations

exist: pregnancy, high blood pressure, epilepsy, open wounds, diabetes, rashes,

neurological disorders, or if taking prescription medications or homeopathic

remedies.

 

* Undiluted pure essential oils are never applied directly to the skin. For

application to the skin, dilute in a pure vegetable carrier oil, such as almond,

grapeseed or jojoba. For full-body and foot baths, dilute the oils in water.

Special care is advised when using essential oils which heighten skin

sensitivity to ultraviolet light. These oils include angelica, verbena and

citrus oils such as bergamot, bitter orange, lemon and lime. Avoid exposure to

ultraviolet rays for a minimum of four hours following application of

photosensitive essential oils.

 

* Essential oils have different levels of potency. The more potent the oil, the

smaller the quantity used. Sage, fennel, hyssop and wintergreen are relatively

more potent than most oils; rose, lavender and chamomile are relatively mild.

Most essential oils are safe and nontoxic when proper dilution recommendations

are followed. When in doubt, seek guidance from a professional aromatherapist or

medical professional.

 

* Essential oils are not intended for use in the treatment of specific medical

conditions. For treatment of health ailments, please seek diagnosis and

recommendations from a licensed medical practitioner.

 

* Essential oils are very concentrated, so it's important to handle them with

care. Please read these cautions carefully:

 

* Always read and follow all label warnings and cautions.

 

* Keep oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children.

Never consume undiluted oils. Cook only with those oils approved for food use.

 

* Don't use undiluted oils on your skin. (Dilute with vegetable oils.)

Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin on your

inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.

 

* Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes.

If redness, burning, itching, or irritation occur, stop using oil immediately.

 

* Avoid use of these oils during pregnancy: bitter almond, basil, clary sage,

clove bud, hyssop, sweet fennel, juniper berry, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint,

rose, rosemary, sage, thyme and wintergreen.

 

* These oils can be especially irritating to the skin: allspice, bitter almond,

basil, cinnamon leaf, cinnamon bark, clove bud, sweet fennel, fir needle, lemon,

lemongrass, melissa, peppermint, tea tree, wintergreen.

 

* Angelica and all citrus oils make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet

light. Do not go out into the sun with these oils on your skin.

 

* Sweet fennel, hyssop, sage, and rosemary should not be used by anyone with

epilepsy.

 

* People with high blood pressure should avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage, and

thyme.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/oils.htm

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

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Thanks for that information.  Bye  Maree

 

 

 

 

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Fri, 5 February, 2010 8:13:28 AM

Guidelines for Using Essential Oils

 

 

Good Morning!

 

Guidelines for Essential Oils

 

* Essential oils are very concentrated. Their safe use requires they be treated

with care and respect. The user should be knowledgeable about their properties

and actions before any use. Most personal applications require drops rather than

ounces.

 

* Keep oils out of reach of children and away from pets. Please do not ingest by

mouth. Because of the potency of certain essential oils, proceed carefully and

with guidance from a trained aromatherapist if any of the following situations

exist: pregnancy, high blood pressure, epilepsy, open wounds, diabetes, rashes,

neurological disorders, or if taking prescription medications or homeopathic

remedies.

 

* Undiluted pure essential oils are never applied directly to the skin. For

application to the skin, dilute in a pure vegetable carrier oil, such as almond,

grapeseed or jojoba. For full-body and foot baths, dilute the oils in water.

Special care is advised when using essential oils which heighten skin

sensitivity to ultraviolet light. These oils include angelica, verbena and

citrus oils such as bergamot, bitter orange, lemon and lime. Avoid exposure to

ultraviolet rays for a minimum of four hours following application of

photosensitive essential oils.

 

* Essential oils have different levels of potency. The more potent the oil, the

smaller the quantity used. Sage, fennel, hyssop and wintergreen are relatively

more potent than most oils; rose, lavender and chamomile are relatively mild.

Most essential oils are safe and nontoxic when proper dilution recommendations

are followed. When in doubt, seek guidance from a professional aromatherapist or

medical professional.

 

* Essential oils are not intended for use in the treatment of specific medical

conditions. For treatment of health ailments, please seek diagnosis and

recommendations from a licensed medical practitioner.

 

* Essential oils are very concentrated, so it's important to handle them with

care. Please read these cautions carefully:

 

* Always read and follow all label warnings and cautions.

 

* Keep oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children.

Never consume undiluted oils. Cook only with those oils approved for food use.

 

* Don't use undiluted oils on your skin. (Dilute with vegetable oils.)

Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin on your

inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.

 

* Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes.

If redness, burning, itching, or irritation occur, stop using oil immediately.

 

* Avoid use of these oils during pregnancy: bitter almond, basil, clary sage,

clove bud, hyssop, sweet fennel, juniper berry, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint,

rose, rosemary, sage, thyme and wintergreen.

 

* These oils can be especially irritating to the skin: allspice, bitter almond,

basil, cinnamon leaf, cinnamon bark, clove bud, sweet fennel, fir needle, lemon,

lemongrass, melissa, peppermint, tea tree, wintergreen.

 

* Angelica and all citrus oils make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet

light. Do not go out into the sun with these oils on your skin.

 

* Sweet fennel, hyssop, sage, and rosemary should not be used by anyone with

epilepsy.

 

* People with high blood pressure should avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage, and

thyme.

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac

http://www.peaceful mind.com/ oils.htm

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

 

 

 

 

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