Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've been reading alot of posts that caution the safe use of oils. In anyone's opinion is there a number one safety issue surrounding the use of essential oils-overuse of an oil, improper dilutions, etc? I'm not referring to inexperience and the need to gain knowledge as that is a clear issue and apparently, this is an ongoing learning process. Can oils be blended incorrectly? In other words, should certain oils never be mixed because there could be a bad chemical reaction between them? Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 In anyone's opinion is there a number one safety issue surrounding the use of essential oils-overuse of an oil, improper dilutions, etc? [Dave:] I think the biggest mistake I see people making with essential oils is the idea that if a little is good, a lot must be better. There’s a delicacy to working with them, and it comes as much from the heart as from reading books, IMO. Can oils be blended incorrectly? In other words, should certain oils never be mixed because there could be a bad chemical reaction between them? Susan [Dave:] I’m not aware of any bad chemical reactions. Some oils complement each other, and some don’t. Blending them is an art that’s learned by doing, and doing, and doing – and it’s not something I know nearly enough about as I’d like to know. -- Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.12/544 - Release 11/21/2006 4:59 PM -- Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.12/544 - Release 11/21/2006 4:59 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 -- > Can oils be blended incorrectly? In other words, should certain oils > never be mixed because there could be a bad chemical reaction between > them? Susan > > [Dave:] I'm not aware of any bad chemical reactions. Some oils complement > each other, and some don't. Blending them is an art that's learned by > doing, and doing, and doing – and it's not something I know nearly enough > about as I'd like to know. I think I worded this incorrectly. I didn't so much mean a bad chemical reaction like an explosion would occur, I was referring to maybe blending oils that possess too many of the same chemicals in high concentrations thereby overloading a certain chemical into your system. Maybe that's not even possible but if it is, it would be nice to know now! Susan > > -- > > > Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.12/544 - Release Date: 11/21/2006 > 4:59 PM > > > > -- > > > Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.12/544 - Release Date: 11/21/2006 > 4:59 PM > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I think I worded this incorrectly. I didn't so much mean a bad chemical reaction like an explosion would occur, I was referring to maybe blending oils that possess too many of the same chemicals in high concentrations thereby overloading a certain chemical into your system. [Dave:] I don’t know of any hard-and-fast rules. And I don’t know that it’s a matter or doing things incorrectly as it is doing them poorly. -- Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/547 - Release 11/22/2006 5:41 PM -- Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/548 - Release 11/23/2006 3:22 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 , " David Lambert " <dlmbrt wrote: > > I think I worded this incorrectly. I didn't so much mean a bad > chemical reaction like an explosion would occur, I was referring to > maybe blending oils that possess too many of the same chemicals in > high concentrations thereby overloading a certain chemical into your > system. > > [Dave:] I don't know of any hard-and-fast rules. And I don't know that > it's a matter or doing things incorrectly as it is doing them poorly. > Could you explain the difference. Incorrectly or poorly could turn out bad! Happy Thanksgiving! > -- > > > Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/547 - Release Date: 11/22/2006 > 5:41 PM > > > > -- > > > Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/548 - Release Date: 11/23/2006 > 3:22 PM > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 >> I think I worded this incorrectly. I didn't so much mean a bad chemical reaction like an explosion would occur, I was referring to maybe blending oils that possess too many of the same chemicals in high concentrations thereby overloading a certain chemical into your system. << There are lists of EOs that should never be used at all*. There are lists of EOs that are OK to use for inhalation but not topically. ETC. Are you asking for a specific warning, like " don't mix chlorine and ammonia together because together they'll create toxic potentially fatal gas? " There are some very basic " do's and don't " but they've been covered at length and are the foundation of most of the aromatherapy books; both trade publications and " novels " will give you a basic, beginner, starting points. Why not just start with the safest EOs for the purpose you are trying to achieve and move into more complicated things much later down the road. I'd get a book on the basics of EOs [chemistry], a basic book on blending [formulas] and one on making products if you plan to do anything topical. Start with two or three oils and see if you have a " nose " for blending, and are pleased with your results and the effects of aromatherapy. Sue * And these lists are even subject to debate among the experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Ø [Dave:] I don't know of any hard-and-fast rules. And I don't know that > it's a matter or doing things incorrectly as it is doing them poorly. > Could you explain the difference. Incorrectly or poorly could turn out bad! Happy Thanksgiving! [Dave:] I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Now, hmmm, what exactly was I trying to say? You’re right: either way could turn out badly. What I was saying is that I don’t know that there’s necessarily a “correct” or “incorrect” way to blend EOs. I’m sure aromatherapists would tend to disagree. From my experience with EOs, I feel as if using them can be done with finesse and wisdom, or simply dumped in or slopped on. Well, that would be as incorrect as it gets. Anyway, I prolly should have kept my mouth shut. -- Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/548 - Release 11/23/2006 3:22 PM -- Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.15/550 - Release 11/24/2006 5:20 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 > > [Dave:] I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Now, hmmm, what > exactly was I trying to say? You're right: either way could turn out > badly. What I was saying is that I don't know that there's necessarily a > " correct " or " incorrect " way to blend EOs. I'm sure aromatherapists would > tend to disagree. From my experience with EOs, I feel as if using them can > be done with finesse and wisdom, or simply dumped in or slopped on. Well, > that would be as incorrect as it gets. Anyway, I prolly should have kept my > mouth shut. > >No, No! Your info is great. Unfortunately, I know very little about using EO's and making lotions, soaps etc. which I am very interested in learning abuot so when a subject comes up I'm trying to understand it as clearly as I can. Susan > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 > Why not just start with the safest EOs for the purpose you are trying > to achieve and move into more complicated things much later down the > road. > > I'd get a book on the basics of EOs [chemistry], a basic book on > blending [formulas] and one on making products if you plan to do > anything topical. Start with two or three oils and see if you have > a " nose " for blending, and are pleased with your results and the > effects of aromatherapy. > > Sue I've been looking for some good, reliable reading on essential oils and their chemistry. I haven't looked in the larger book stores yet but haven't found any in my local book stores. Any suggestions? Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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