Safety List

List of Specific Known Concerns with Essential Oils

Essential oils are naturally safe and have few, if any undesirable side effects when used as directed. They are, however, powerfully concentrated and should be used with care. Be sure to use only pure essential oils and follow all label warnings and instructions. Essential oils should never be used in the eyes or inside the ear canal. If redness or irritation occurs when using essential oils topically, apply a vegetable oil such as Fractionated Coconut Oil to the affected area - water will not dilute essential oils.

CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING ESSENTIAL OILS

IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR UNDER A DOCTORS'S CARE.

NEVER USE during pregnancy.

NEVER USE while breastfeeding.

Do NOT use when taking blood thinner medication.

Do NOT use before surgery.

Do NOT use if you have a bleeding disorder.

Do NOT use if you have a seizure disorder.

Do NOT use with ADD / ADHD.

Oils	SAFETY
Cassia	Internal use in small doses.
	Do Not use while breastfeeding, may reduce milk supply in lactating women.

Cinnamon	Dilute for topical use.

Clary Sage	NOT SAFE to use during Pregnancy.
	Using it on the abdomen may cause uterine contractions.

Clove	Dilute for topical use.
	Internal use – only 2 weeks in a row.
	If using internally, take a probiotic supplement 2x daily to restore beneficial flora.

Cypress	NEVER take internally.
	Avoid during pregnancy.


Eucalyptus	Dilute before use for sensitive skin.
	Always dilute for children.
	Never use on children’s face.

Fennel	NO longterm internal use.
	Never use during pregnancy.
	Never use if you have Epilepsy.
	Dilute for topical use.

Fir Needle	Dilution is recommended for topical use.

Frankincense	People with blood clotting disorders should never use this oil.
	This oil has blood thinning effects.
Oils	SAFETY
Geranium	NEVER use during the first trimester of pregnancy.
	Geranium influences certain hormone secretions.

Ginger	Dilution required for topical application.

Grapefruit	Can interfere with some medications.
	Consult your physician before use.
	Avoid direct sunlight for 12 hours after external application.

Holy Basil	Minimal use in those who have impaired liver function.
	Do NOT use if you have a clotting disorder.
	Do NOT use if you using blood thinners.
	This is an anti-coagulant.

Hysopp	NEVER use during pregnancy, it may cause uterine contractions.
	NEVER USE if you have been diagnosed with a seizure disorder.
	Do NOT EXCEED 30 drops per day.

Jasmine	Never use during pregnancy, it stimulates blood flow to the pelvic region.

Lavender	Well tolerated oil.
	Neat application

Lemon	Avoid direct sunlight for 12 hours after external application.

Lemongrass	Never use during pregnancy – can stimulate menstrual flow.
	NOT recommended for nursing mothers.
	NOT recommended for children.

Melaleuca	NEVER TAKE INTERNALLY.
(Tea Tree)	May cause dizziness, hives or digestive issues.

Myrrh	NEVER USE if you are pregnant.
	Myrrh is Fetotoxic (poisonous to the fetus).
	Not recommended for diabetics or other blood sugar conditions – may lower blood sugar.
	Patch test for topical use.

Oregano	AVOID USE DURING PREGNANCY. This oil may cause embryotoxicity.
	Not recommended for infants and small children.
	Dilute for topical use.
	Patch test for sensitive skin.
	DO NOT take internally for more than 10 days.

Patchouli	Do NOT use if you have a clotting disorder.
	Do NOT use if you using blood thinners.
	May inhibit blood clotting.
	Poses a drug interaction risk.
	CONSULT PHYSICIAN if you are taking any prescription medications.

Peppermint	Adverse interactions with some medications.
	CONSULT PHYSICIAN about drug interactions.

Roman	AVOID USE DURING PREGNANCY. This oil stimulates blood flow to the pelvic region.
Chamomile	Can be used internally for ONLY 2 WEEKS.
Oils	SAFETY
Rosemary	Minimal use during pregnancy.
	Do NOT use if you’ve been diagnised with Epilepsy.

Rose Oil	AVOID USE DURING PREGNANCY. This oil stimulates blood flow to the pelvic region.

Sandalwood	Use diluted on sensitive skin.

Wild Orange	Avoid direct sunlight for 12 hours after external application.
	Patch test for sensitive skin.

Wintergreen	NEVER TAKE internally.
	NEVER USE during pregnancy.
	NEVER USE while breastfeeding.
	Do NOT use when taking blood thinner medication.
	Do NOT use before sugery.
	Do NOT use if you have a bleeding disorder.
	Do NOT use if you have a seizure disorder.
	Do NOT use with ADD / ADHD.

Ylang Ylang	May cause nausea and headaches when used in excessive amounts.