EPILEPSY
Usually no risk unless large quantities are taken such as when Essential Oils are taken internally ( orally , rectally , or large doses inhaled using a nebulizing diffuser ).
INTERNAL USE
Never take Essential Oil by mouth unless under the guidance of a suitably qualified practitioner , working in cooperation with your own doctor .
Stick to the recommended doses and suggested usage only . Do not attempt to go above the recommended amounts unless under the guidance of a qualified Aromatherapist .
Do not use Essential Oils orally when pregnant . We know that oils pass through the placenta and the high concentration of Essential Oil molecules will be difficult for the developing child to detoxify as their detox system is not mature or fully functional . About ten times more Essential Oil molecules will enter the bloodstream when ingested than with application to the skin .
KEEP AWAY FROM THE EYES
When using Essential Oils with children and the very elderly , use caution when applying oils to the hands as they may rub them in their eyes . Should any Essential Oil get into the eyes , wash it out with whole milk or vegetable oil to dilute before seeking medical advice .
NASAL APPLICATION
The mucous membranes of the nasal passages absorb readily whatever is placed inside , such as the nasal sprays used to administer doses of drugs for various conditions . Care must be taken when using this method of application . As reported by Penny Price , serious though non-fatal toxicity in children has been reported when applying or injecting Peppermint and / or Eucalyptus Globulus inside the nose . Due to the seriousness of these cases many professional Aromatherapists recommend that Essential Oils should not be instilled into the noses of children under age six .
POISONING
Even a 5ml bottle can contain enough Essential Oil for a lethal dose of poisoning if a child were to accidentally drink the bottle . Always keep them out of reach of children with the orifice reducer in place and the lid tightly closed . Remember , when plants are distilled the resulting oil is 100 times more concentrated than the plant material .
A WORD OF CAUTION
As aromatherapy has increased in popularity and more and more people have started companies , the availability of Essential Oils has also increased . More varieties of Essential Oils are becoming available and new and exotic Essential Oils are presented in the marketplace each day . Essential Oils with unknown safety data or unknown chemical data should be avoided . goDésana • Green Organics , LLC • feel the pure plant difference 9