Practitioners, advise that one follow a simple set of guidelines and
safety precautions, when embarking on the use of essential oils in
the home:
- Do always consult with specific safety data before using new
oils.
- Do take note of any contra-indications when using particular
oils.
- Do buy only high quality oils, from specialist suppliers.
- Do a patch test before using a new oil, if you have sensitive
skin.
- Do get immediate medical help if any essential oil gets into
the eyes.
- Do avoid using peppermint oil if suffering with high blood
pressure.
- Do use essential oils in half the usual stated amount during
pregnancy.
- Do use essential oils with care in babies and children.
- Don't use sage oil during pregnancy.
- Don't swallow any oils, unless under the supervision of a
qualified aromatherapist.
- Don't combine with homeopathic treatment, unless under the
guidance of a qualified person.
- Don't apply pure, undiluted oils to the skin - except when
using lavender.
Babies and Children:
Infants are far more sensitive than adults to the properties of
essential oils, therefore it is vital that oils only be used in a
well diluted form, and one should be particularly careful not to
subject young children to any oils that may pe possible irritants.
0-6 months:
The only oils suitable for use at this stage are:
6-12 months:
The only oils suitable for use at this stage are:
- Chamomile
- Roman chamomile
- Aniseed
- Lavender
- Rose
- Neroli
1-6 years:
The only oils suitable for use at this stage are:
- Chamomile
- Roman chamomile
- Coriander
- Aniseed
- Mandarin
- Lavender
- Rose
- Rosewood
- Neroli
- Tea tree
- Orange
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