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Introduce your system to the oils
slowly. Inhaling
or ap plying
several oils at once could overload the system and possibly cause
a severe toxic release from the body as well as intense emotional
reactions. I recommend using one or two single oils or blends
at first, allowing your system to gradually acclimate to their
high frequencies and chemical actions. In the case of therapeutic-grade
essential oils, less is better.
Keep
all Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Floral Waters, and any other essential
oil products away from eyes and other sensitive body parts. For direct application, it is
recommended you dilute the essential oil in a carrier
oil (1 drop per tablespoon of carrier oil) and do a patch
test on the skin and wait 24 hours. If you experience a slight
allergic reaction or rash, do not be alarmed but it’s a
good idea to stop using the oil for a few days until the reaction
subsides. This is almost always the body’s response as it
begins a detoxification process. Wait a few days and try again.
If your body is detoxifying, the reaction will become less and
less. A reaction is often a good sign, as your body is responding
by purifying itself.
A little oil goes a
long way, so 1-3
drops are usually all that’s needed. Experience an oil by
itself for several days and you will quickly learn what kind
of actions the oil produces. Also take a break from the oils
every few days. Once again, less is better.
Drink plenty of purifed
water whenever
using the oils as this will flush the elimination organs such
as the liver, colon and kidneys.
For Subtle
Aromatherapy, you must use therapeutic-grade essential
oils which are 100% pure and unadulterated. Because they
are pure, most may be used “neat” (undilluted) on the
skin except:
- with babies and small
toddlers
- nutmeg (always dilute
and use very little, never directly inhale)
- coriander (causes stupification
in high doses)
- oils that irritate
skin
- oils to be used with
caution during pregnancy
- oils to be used with
caution with high blood pressure
- oils to be used with
caution with epilepsy
Dilute in a carrier
oil such as Young Living’s V-6 Mixing oil, a
combination of several pure vegetable oils or other mild organic
vegetable oil. If you feel a burning sensation with any oil,
add a few drops of carrier oil. The
burning will subside in a few seconds. NEVER use WATER as
this pushes the oils deeper into the skin. Note: I do
not recommend using brands other than Young Living Essential
Oils (YLEO) “neat”.
Follow the following guidelines:
PREGNANCY:
CONSULT PHYSICIAN before using any aromatherapy products. Use
with Caution in small amounts and diluted in carrier oi l and *AVOID.
SINGLE OILS: Angelica, Basil*, Birch*, Black Cumin, Cedarwood,
Chamomile (German), Cinnamon Bark*, Cistus, Citronella*, Clary
Sage*, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Davana, Fennel, Hyssop*, Laurel
(Laurus nobilis), Lavendin*, Marjoram, Mountain Savory*, Myrrh,
Nutmeg*, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary*, Sage*, Spearmint, Tarragon*,
Vetiver, Wild Tansy*, Yarrow.
BA BIES: AVOID Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Spearmint. ALWAYS
dilute essential oils in carrier oil
with babies and young toddlers. DO NOT use oils “neat”
(undiluted) directy on baby’s skin or in baby's bath water.
Always dilute with mild organic carrier
oil. This will ensure that if the baby or toddler puts fingers
in their mouths they will not ingest a high concentration of
the oil.
HEART: Use with CAUTION Nutmeg
as it can overstimulate the heart and has been known to
cause convulsions.
HIGH BLOOD
PRESSURE: Use
with Caution in small amounts and diluted in carrier oil and
*AVOID. SINGLE OILS: Hyssop*, Peppermint, Rosemary*,
Sage*, Thyme.
DIABETIC:
AVOID Angelica.
EPILEPSY: Use
with Caution in small amounts and diluted in carrier oil and
*AVOID as they can trigger a seizure. SINGLE OILS: Basil*,
Birch*, Dill, Fennel, Hyssop*, Lavendin, Nutmeg*, Rosemary*,
Sage*, Tarragon*, Wild Tansy*. BLENDS: Di-Tone, Endo Flex,
En-R-Gee, Envision, Grounding, Harmony*, Immupower, Magnify Your
Purpose, Mister, Relieve-It.
SKIN IRRITATION
(*extreme): The following oils can cause skin
irritation. Always dilute those marked as *extreme
with carrier oil. SINGLE OILS: Basil*,
Cajeput, Chamomile (German & Roman), Cinnamon Bark*, Clove*,
Fir, Lemon*, Lemongrass*, Mountary Savory*, Oregano*, Black Pepper*,
Pine, Thyme*.
ALCHOL
CONSUMPTION: AVOID Clary Sage
during and after consumption of alcohol.
STUPIFICATION: Use with Caution in small amounts
and diluted in carrier oil Coriander.
CONTACT
SENSITIZATION (*extreme). Rotate between different oils.
SINGLE OILS: Bergamot*, Red Canadian Cedar, Cinnamon Bark*,
Citronella*, Clove*, Eucalyptus citiodora, Fennel, Geranium,
Ginger, Laurel (Laurus nobilis), Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Melaleuca
quinquenervia, Peppermint,Valerian, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
PHOTOSENSITIVITY: Changes
skin pigmentation. *DO NOT expose skin to direct sunlight for
12 hours after applying.
SINGLE OILS: Angelica, Bergamot*, Black Cumin*, Ginger, Lemon*,
Lime*, Mandarin, Orange*.
CARRIER
OIL
Use mild organic vegetable
oil such a sweet almond, grapeseed, jojoba, apricot kernal,
safflower or sunflower. Olive Oil can also be used,
however, it does have its own distinct aroma that will compete
with the scent of the essential oils. In general, use the carrier
oil in the proportion of one drop essential oil to 1-2 tablespoons
of carrier oil. Adding a little wheat germ oil, high
in Vitamin E, will act as a preservative. |