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Research
While many have debated the internal use of essential oils for years, the practice is continually
confirmed and validated through research and studies. Researchers continue to confirm the
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safety of internal use of essential oils, and there is substantial information to help users stay
Safety guidelines
within the safe parameters of internal use.
FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) List
Among many resources, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Generally Recognized as
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Safe (GRAS) list concerning substances that have been identified as safe for use within food products. Each
How to use essential oils internally
substance included in the list has thorough documentation of safe internal usage, and includes essential oils
that have a well-documented history of safe use. Within this list, the FDA recognizes certain essential oils as
appropriate preservatives and flavoring agents that are safe to consume. This list also sets general safety
guidelines for consumption, in order to protect users from possible toxicity. While the GRAS list is a helpful
resource, it is not the only source for determining which essential oils are safe for internal consumption. As
you will read later in this chapter, other research can also show which oils are safe for internal use.
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For a quick reference, here are the essential oils that have been recognized as generally safe for internal use
on the GRAS list:
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Why use essential oils internally?
. . . Basil
. . . . . . . . . . . Fennel
. . . . . . . . . . . Lemongrass
. . . . . . . . . . . Roman
. . . Chamomile
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. . . Bergamot
. . . . . . . . . . . Geranium
. . . . . . . . . . . Lime
. . . . . . . . . . . Rosemary
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. . . Black
. . Pepper
. . . . . . . . . Ginger
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. . . Marjoram
. . . . . . . . . . . Thyme
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. . . Cassia
. . . . . . . . . . . Grapefruit
. . . . . . . . . . . Melissa
. . . . . . . . . . . Wild
. . Orange
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. . . Cinnamon
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ylang
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juniper
. . . . . . . . . . . Oregano
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ylang
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. . . Clary
. . Sage
. . . . . . . . . Lemon
. . . . . . . . . . . Peppermint
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