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If you are pregnant, on any prescribed medication or under the care of a GP/clinician, you must seek the authorisation of your
GP/clinician before using essential oils.
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Diabetes
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Do not use Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger, Angelica and possibly Lemon.
These oils lower blood sugar levels.
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Epilepsy
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Do not use Fennel, Hyssop, Peppermint or Sage (all types).
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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Do not use Rosemary, Sages (all types), or Thymes (all types).
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Homeopathic Remedies
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Please check with your homeopath the oils you cannot use with your remedies.
I know you cannot use Black Pepper, Camphor, Eucalyptus or the Mints. Tea Tree,
Niaoili and Cajeput are also possibles.
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Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
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If you have very low blood pressure, do not use Lavender or Lemon.
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Pregnancy
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No essential oils should be used in the first 3 months of pregnancy.
After this time, safe essential oils may be used with consent from your GP or clinician at half strength (not more than 1%).
There are many oils that should be avoided during pregnancy, so please always check the safety data before
using any. I have noted the oils that I know can be used under the Pregnancy section.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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Essential oils are for external use only.
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Always dilute essential oils before use, they should never be used neat on the skin.
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Always check the safety data of the oils you wish to use and never exceed the recommended dose.
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Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accident, rinse thoroughly with cold water.
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If suffering from an infectious disease, wait until the infectious phase has passed before massage is given.
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Always ensure that the bottle containing the essential oils has a dropper in it, so that you cannot overdose when adding
drops to a bath etc. Some oils are very light and the drops come out quickly,
such as Lavender or Mandarin, whilst others are heavier, thicker oils and take a long time,
such as Vetivert, so you need to keep your eye on them!
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Keep essential oils out of the reach of children.
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Essential oils should be kept in dark glass airtight bottles, in a cool temperature and away from direct light.
Plastic bottles are only suitable for keeping diluted oils in for a short period of time.
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Essential oils are inflammable and explosive. Please don't leave unattended if using in an oil burner.
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Flame the Dragon by Amanda Penrose
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