Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids that can be harmful if
not used carefully. Implementing aromatherapy into your lifestyle shouldn't
cause paranoia or undue worry. By treating essential oils as medicines
and following the steps outlined below, you will be well on your way
to safely enjoying the many benefits that aromatherapy can offer.
These safety guidelines are not a complete safety reference for the
proper use of essential oils. When in doubt, consult your physician
and/or a qualified and trained aromatherapy practitioner.
Essential oils should never be used undiluted on the skin.
There are instances when experienced aromatherapy users and practitioners
make exceptions to this precaution, most notably with lavender (Lavendula
officinalis), but only once significant essential oil knowledge is gained
should you ever attempt to apply an undiluted oil on the skin.
Some oils can cause sensitization or allergic reactions in some
individuals. When using a new oil for the first time, do a
skin patch on a small area of skin. Place a small amount of the diluted
essential oil (never use essential oils undiluted on the skin) on the
inside of your elbow and apply a bandage. Wait 24 hours to see if there
is any form of reaction. Even if a particular essential oil is not known
to cause irritation, this step should not be ignored. Even if an oil
does not irritate you, it still can irritate someone else. It is important
that you always keep that in mind.
Some essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy or by
those with asthma, epilepsy, or with other health conditions.
Less IS More. When using essential oils, use the smallest
amount of essential oils that will get the job done. If one drop will
get the job done, for example, don't use two drops.
Not all essential oils are suitable for use in aromatherapy.
Wormood, pennyroyal, onion, camphor, horseradish, wintergreen, rue,
bitter almond and sassafras are some of the essential oils that should
only be used by qualified aromatherapy practitioners, if ever at all.
Never let children use essential oils without the presence
of an adult knowledgeable about their use. Most essential oils smell
wonderful and many essential oils such as citrus oils can smell like
they are safe to drink. Keep your essential oils away from children.
Treat the oils like medicines that are poison in unknowing hands.
Essential oils should not be taken internally. Essential
oils should only be taken internally after receiving a detailed consultation
and prescription from a trained and qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Essential oils are flammable. Please keep them out
of the way of fire hazards.
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