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Safety guidelines
When it comes to safely using essential oils internally, there is a lot to consider. Most importantly,
we must remember that not all essential oils are created equal—each essential oil has its own
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chemical makeup, its own set of benefits, and reacts with the body in its own way. In addition,
How to use essential oils internally
essential oils are not created equally because harvest, production, and testing can vary from
distributor to distributor. This means that while some essential oils are pure and thoroughly
tested, others include fillers, preservatives, or impurities that lower the quality of the oil, and
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make it unsafe for internal use.
Appropriate doses
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You must also consider your own personal health history, and any
health conditions before using essential oils internally. Consult with
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your physician before internal application, and consider your personal
state of health.
Safety guidelines
Once you’ve considered all of the safety factors, you must still use
essential oils in appropriate doses to ensure safety during internal use.
Whether you are using essential oils aromatically, topically, or internally,
using the proper dosage is the best way to maintain safe use. While
the appropriate dose will vary from person to person based on health
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status, age, size, and the oil itself, there are a few general guidelines
that will help the user to stay within the parameters of safe use for
internal application.