
The aromatherapy recipes and guidelines that you see on http://www.seventhsenseindia.com
and elsewhere are intended for use on average-sized, healthy adults
who have consulted with a medical professional.
Most over-the-counter and prescription drugs list different dosages
based on the size of a child or warn not to use the medicine with children.
Essential oils used with children must be respected in the same way.
Recipes for use on children should have significantly lower dosages
of oils than if the same recipe is used by an adult. Additionally, many
oils should not be used at all with children. When in doubt, don’t use
it on your child.
Oils that are generally reported to be safe to use on children, in extremely
low dilutions, for external uses and for short periods of time include
Lavender, Neroli, Roman Chamomile, Rose (Rose Otto – steam distilled
rose oil), Sweet Orange, and Tea Tree.
I would love to include many recipes and suggestions for aromatherapy
use with children, but children range greatly in their weight, health
and needs. As such, it is quite unsafe to supply such “blanket” recommendations
or recipes, and it goes way beyond my comfort level to do so.