| ESSENTIAL OILS OILS TO AVOID WITH: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: black pepper basil cinnamon clary sage clove ginger juniper rosemary thyme LOW BLOOD PRESSURE: marjoram HEART DISEASE: basil black pepper cinnamon clary sage clove ginger juniper rosemary thyme marjoram EPILEPSY: basil black pepper cinnamon clary sage clove eucalyptus fennel geranium ginger juniper marjoram niaouli parsely peppermint rosemary thyme HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES: peppermint clove ginger SENSITIVE SKIN: basil cinnamon clove fennel ginger grapefruit juniper lemon orange lime peppermint rosemary thyme SUNBATHING: all citrus fruits NOTE: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST ESSENTIAL OILS BE TAKEN INTERNALLY. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: PREGNANCY: OILS TO AVOID IN PREGNANCY: basil cedarwood cinnamon clary sage clove dill fennel geranium juniper berry marjoram melissa parsley patchouli peppermint (first few months) rosemary thyme valerian BABIES: Use only one drop of chamomile or lavender in the first few weeks, and then dill may be used if required. CHILDREN: Halve the stated dose for children under 5 ~ always keep essential oils out of the reach of children. FRAIL OR ELDERLY: Halve the stated dose. BATHING: If using essential oils neat in the bath it should be noted that you must be careful not to let the droplets come into direct contact with the skin ~ agitate the water well to disperse the oils ~ some oils may sting when in contact with the skin. Dilution may be made with vegetable oil or milk. EYES: Keep all essential oils away from eyes. If contact occurs ~ rinse well with milk first (this will dilute the oil) and then with plenty of warm water. Consult doctor ~ especially if stinging sensation persists. |