Dilution Percentage Rates for Adults - Correction and addition

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Hi Posey and others,

In my haste and brought to my attention via private email, I forgot to state

that the percentages used ALSO depends on the essential oils being used in the

blend.

 

If in doubt it is a good idea to use Plant Aromatics by Martin Watt. He has

the information you need.

 

We reference his book often for safe use and more concerning the proper use of

essential oils. Anyone serious in Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils

should not be without this manual.

 

Again, please remember - less essential oils is often times the better choice.

 

Yours in Aromatherapy,

Penny

 

, " Penny " <pennyK wrote:

>

> Hi Posey,

> The percentage depends on the application.

>

> If you are making a general massage blend for the body. No more than 3% is

recommended. But sometimes it might be closer to 2%.

>

> If blending for use on the face only about a 1% or less blend should be used.

>

> And if concentrating on One Muscle some massage therapists may increase the

blend to 5% to even 10% but this is a very, very rare situation and should be

avoided unless you are very welled trained in the use of essential oils.

>

> To be on the safe side - use 2-3% for most massage blends.

>

> I have an article I have written and you can read it here.

> http://birchhillhappenings.com/aromatip/tip2908.pdf

>

> Hope this helps you and others.

>

> Penny

>

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> , " Posey " <poseyknits@> wrote:

> >

> > What percentage rate of dilution do ya'll use for thereputic effect when

blending for adults. And what makes the difference for you when you decide to

increase the percentage?

> > Thanks

> >

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