Pregnancy & Lactation
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There are many different schools of thought about what is safe and what is not for baby and mother during pregnancy and lactation. At Selah we have decided to follow the advice given by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young in their book, Essential Oil Safety (2nd edition), for many reasons. They are very conservative on their allowances, they have based their reasoning on sound research and testing and their information is the most up-to-date, as this book was published in 2014.
These are the Selah Oils and Blends that should be avoided and used with caution during pregnancy. Remember, we are following Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young's safety information that can be found in their book, Essential Oil Safety, 2nd Edition (2014) on pages 152-156.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you use another brand of essential oils, check their safety before using.
This list only applies to the items Selah Oils carries in their store.
There are more essential oils to avoid and use with caution than just what we have listed here
Essential Oils that should be AVOIDED throughout pregnancy and lactation:
Anise, Birch, Carrot Seed, Cinnamon bark, Dalmation Sage, Fennel, Hyssop, Myrrh, Oregano, Spanish Sage, Tansy, Turmeric.
Selah's Oil Blends that should be AVOIDED throughout pregnancy and lactation:
Armor, Armor Spray, Balance, Clarify, Comfort, Ease, Empower, Helichrysum Blend, Indigo, Inhale, Love, Regulate, Tummy Troubles
Essential Oils that should be RESTRICTED during pregnancy and lactation:
Lemongrass, Melissa
Selah's Oil Blends that should be RESTRICTED during pregnancy and lactation:
Cleanse, Empower
Selah's Oils that CAN be used during pregnancy and lactation:
Balsam Fir, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cajuput, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cistus, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Copaiba, Cypress, Dill, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Frankincense, Geranium, German Chamomile, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lime, Marjoram, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Ravintsara, Rosemary, Rosewood, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Thyme Linalool, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Selah's Oil Blends that CAN be used during pregnancy and lactation:
Regenerate, Breeze, Clarify, Frankincense, Indigo, Lili Beth, Quiescent, Resting, Sandalwood, Soft, and all oils from the Selah Kids collection
A note about Peppermint oil and Pregnancy:
We have found that several professionals recommend that peppermint not be used by pregnant women. However, Tisserand and Price both categorize peppermint as OK. In an effort to give you only the best information possible, we contacted Mr. Tisserand and asked his opinion regarding peppermint essential oil and pregnancy. This was his reply:
"I have always believed that if peppermint oil was risky in pregnancy there would need to be warnings on peppermint-flavored gum and candy. There is evidence that menthol is safe in pregnancy (p 592 of my book) and there's none that I am aware of that either menthol or peppermint poses any risk. If others think differently, I don't know what their thinking is based on."
Some guidelines:
*Never take essential oils internally when pregnant.
*Never use an essential oil topically without dilution.
*Never apply essential oils directly to the stomach when pregnant.
*Only use the following suggestions with the approval of your doctor.
*Be sure to always follow your doctor's advice.
A note about photosensitivity and pregnancy:
"Although photosensitizing oils are not a major problem in aromatherapy because possible ill effects are ineffective within 2 hours of administration, pregnant women should take extra care as they have an increased production of melanocytic hormone, which may make them more prone to being affected if the minimum waiting period of two hours is not observed before going into direct sunlight."
(Price, p.239)
Dilution guidelines: Click here for a handy dilution chart.
Our Selah Kids Collection of essential oil blends is safely pre-diluted and safe for use during pregnancy and lactation. Click here to learn more.
Topics List...
Acne:
Ease, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Clarify, Breeze, TeaTree, German Chamomile, Lavender, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, Frankincense, Lemon, Patchouli, Breeze, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme linalool, Vetiver
Application ideas: Apply oil of choice on location.
ADD / ADHD: Ease, Jr., Resting, Jr., Lavender, Grapefruit
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Afterbirth Pains (Involution of the uterus): German Chamomile
Massage (diluted) into the mother's abdomen directly after birth.
Allergies: Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Soft, Jr. Spray, Breeze, Clarify, Quiescent, TeaTree, Lavender, Cedarwood, Peppermint, Patchouli, Eucalyptus, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice and apply 1-2 drops to sinuses, bottoms of feet, chest or wrists.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.
Anemia: Ease, Jr., Lemon, Lavender
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice and apply to bottoms of feet.
Anticatarrhal (excessive buildup of mucus in the nose or throat): Armor, Jr., Empower, Jr., Tummy Troubles, Jr., Ease, Jr., Breeze, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Fir, Black Pepper, Cistus, Dill, Frankincense, Ginger, Rosemary, Citronella
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice apply on lung area, feet, around nose, or bottoms of feet. {Do not apply to the face of a child under 10 years old.}
- Diffuse (undiluted).
Anxiety: Soft, Resting, Jr., Quiescent, Sigh, Resting, Lavender, Orange, Lemon, RomanChamomile, Copaiba, Basil, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sigh,
Application ideas:
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale.
- Dilute oil of choice and apply to back of neck, temples or bottoms of feet.
- Dilute and use as a massage oil. Add 1-2 drops chosen essential oil to 1/2 cup epsom salts and dissolve in warm bathwater.
Arthritis: Soft, Clarify, Resting, Comfort, Jr., Frankincense, Rosemary, Lemon, Cypress, BalsamFir, Basil, Cedarwood, clove, eucalyptus, ginger, Lavender, Resting, Peppermint, Pine, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Asthma: Breeze, Jr., Breeze, Ease, Jr., Soft, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Frankincense, Thyme linalool, Lemon, Cypress, Lavender,Rosemary, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice and apply over lungs and throat. {Do not apply to the face of a child under 10 years old}
- Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.
- Avoid steam inhalation.
Athelete's Foot: Soft, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Cypress, Lavender, Thyme linalool.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Bites (Insect, Mosquito): Soft, Lavender, Basil, Lemon, Thyme linalool.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Bites (Spiders, Bee Stings, Ants, Fire Ants): Soft, Basil, Thyme linalool, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Blood Pressure - Bite Eraser, Lemon, Lavender *if the mother-to-be is already on medication for high blood pressure, aromatherapy is not recommended to treat blood pressure.*
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on bottoms of feet.
Boils: Soft, Clarify, Breeze, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Bronchitis: Breeze, Jr., Armor, Jr., Breeze, Ease, Jr., Eucalyptus, Thyme linalool, TeaTree, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Cypress, Spearmint, Basil, Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice and apply over lungs and throat. {Do not apply to the face of a child under 10 years old.}
- Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.
Bruises: Lavender, Lemon, Soft
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Burns: Empower, Jr., Comfort, Jr., Ease, Jr., Lavender, Eucalyptus, Balsam Fir, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Bursitis: Cypress, Ginger, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location
Calming: Resting,Jr., Quiescent, Resting, Soft, Lavender, Orange, Cedarwood, Frankincense.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to back of neck, temples, chest, shoulders, wrists, back or bottoms of feet. Can dilute and use as a massage for back, shoulders, neck or arms.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location or bottoms of feet.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
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A few of my favorite things...
"My favorite first response when my babies were little was mother's milk. I believe that breastfeeding our babies for a minimum of two years is the most perfect and natural form of "medicine" ever created. Essential oils are my second favorite things to use when tackling health issues with my littles. God designed everything we need so beautifully - our bodies and nature. And I think He designed things that way for a reason. ;-) -Brittany"
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Candida: Empower, Jr., Soft, Clarify, Ease, Jr., TeaTree, Lavender, Clove, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rosewood, Spearmint, Rosemary, Thyme linalool
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on lower abdomen or bottoms of feet. (Do not apply essential oils directly to sensitive areas or inside the vagina!)
Canker Sores (Mouth Ulcers): Tea Tree, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Empower, Jr., Soft, Ease, Jr., Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage on location.
Colds: Armor, Jr., Breeze, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Breeze, EaseJr., TeaTree, Lemon, Rosemary, Thyme, Breeze, Basil, Copaiba, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Orange, Peppermint.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply 1-2 drops to throat, temples, forehead, back of neck, below nose, chest or bottoms of feet. {Do not apply oils to the face of a child under 10 years old}
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.
Cold Sores: Soft, Clarify, Breeze, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lavender, Lemon, Breeze, Roman Chamomile, Clove.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Congestion: See Anticatarrhal.
Constipation: Tummy Troubles, Jr., Black Pepper, Rosemary, Ginger, Cardamom
*Mix 15 drops of oil(s) to 50 ml (10 teaspoons) carrier oil (store in a glass container with lid) and massage the entire bottom of the foot to stimulate the digestive system*
Cough: Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Breeze, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Ginger, Roman Chamomile, Thyme linalool
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to throat and chest area. {do not apply essential oils to the throat or face of a child under the age of 10}
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.
Deodorant: Empower, Jr., Soft, Breeze, Resting, Ease, Jr., Citronella, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree, Breeze, Resting
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to underarms.
Depression: Resting,Jr., Quiescent, Resting, Soft, Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary, Rosewood, Grapefruit, Basil, Ginger, Patchouli, Cypress.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into skin.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or add 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
Diabetes: Empower, Jr., Soft, Ease, Jr., Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Dill, Ginger, Lavender
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on back, chest, feet or over pancreas.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air.
Digestive System, Constipation: Tummy Troubles, Jr., Black Pepper, Rosemary, Ginger, Cardamom
Application ideas: Mix 15 drops of oil(s) to 50 ml (10 teaspoons) carrier oil (store in a glass container with lid) and massage the entire bottom of the foot to stimulate the digestive system.
Digestive System, Diarrhea - Tummy Troubles, Jr., Lemon, Cypress, Geranium
Application ideas: Mix 15 drops of oil(s) to 50 ml (10 teaspoons) carrier oil (store in a glass container with lid) and massage the entire bottom of the foot to stimulate the digestive system.
Digestive System, Gas/Flatulence: Tummy Troubles, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Ginger, Lavender, Peppermint, Cardamom, Copaiba, Eucalyptus, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Spearmint.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to large intestine, stomach, abdomen or feet.
Ears: Soft, Clarify, Lavender. (Never put essential oils inside the ear canal. Only apply essential oils around the outside of the ear itself)
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to mastoid bone behind the ear.
Edema - Grapefruit, Cypress, Lemon, Cedarwood.
Application ideas: Massage ankles and legs with long upward strokes, moving away from the ankles.
*Please note that if edema is sudden or extreme it should be reported to your doctor, as it may be an early sign of hypertension and in severe cases pre-eclampsia.*
Emotions,
Mood Swings - Soft, Citrus, Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to back of neck, temples, chest, shoulders, wrists, back or bottoms of feet. Can dilute and use as a massage for back, shoulders, neck or arms.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.
Emotions, Antidepressant - Citrus, Geranium, Frankincense.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to back of neck, temples, chest, shoulders, wrists, back or bottoms of feet. Can dilute and use as a massage for back, shoulders, neck or arms.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.
Emotions, Sedative / Calming - Resting,Jr., Soft, Lavender, Vetiver.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to back of neck, temples, chest, shoulders, wrists, back or bottoms of feet. Can dilute and use as a massage for back, shoulders, neck or arms.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.
Eyes, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Soft, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender. (Do not put oils in the eye, apply to the bone below and above the eyebrow only)
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to temples.
Fever: Armor, Jr., Breeze, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Peppermint, Frankincense, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Clove, Basil, Ginger, Lavender, Tea Tree, Spearmint.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or spine.
- Diffuse (undiluted) in the air.
Flu: See Influenza.
Focus: Soft, Lavender, Vetiver.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to feet, temples or back of neck.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
Hair, Dandruff: Soft, Ease, Jr., Rosemary, Lavender, TeaTree, Basil, Cedarwood, Cypress, Patchouli, Thyme.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into scalp before shampooing.
Hair, Itching: Soft, Peppermint, Lavender.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into scalp before shampooing.
Hair Loss:
Soft, Rosemary, Lavender, Cedarwood, Thyme, Cypress, Lemon, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into scalp before shampooing.
Headaches: Ease, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Peppermint, Rosemary, Basil, Clove, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Copaiba, Balsam Fir, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas: Massage or a small compress on the head, back of neck and shoulders with essential oils in a carrier.
Heartburn - Lemon
Application ideas: Apply topically with carrier to chest area.
Hemorrhoids: Cypress, lemon, grapefruit, Geranium, TeaTree, Patchouli, Balsam Fir, Basil, Frankincense
- Use aloe vera gel as a base for the essential oils before applying. Spending about 10 minutes in a sitz bath with essential oils (2 drops essential oil with 1 cup Epsom salt).
- You can also make a compress. In a bowl of warm water, mix 1 drop essential oil. Wet a cloth and wring it out and apply.
Hives: Soft, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lavender, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Improve Lactation: Fennel
Application Ideas: Dilute as recommend and massage over breast and on feet.
*Do not use Fennel for more than 10 days at a time as it will largely increase the flow through the urinary tract.
Influenza: Armor, Jr., Breeze, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Comfort, Jr., Breeze, Ease, Jr., TeaTree, Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Radiata, Clove, Copaiba, Ginger, Lavender, Orange, Pine, Thyme.
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to chest, back, neck, sinuses or bottoms of feet. {Do not apply to the face of a child under the age of 10}
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air.
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or back of neck. Add 1-2 drops to bathwater and bathe.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or place 1-2 drops on a pillow.
**Please note: "The amount of essential oils used for insomnia is important, as one or two drops of lavender can be relaxing and soporific, but a high dose can have the opposite effects." (Price 267)**
Irritability: Soft, Quiescent, Lavender
Application ideas:- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into skin.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
Lice: Soft, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to scalp and to bottoms of feet three times a day.
Mastitis: Clove, Soft, Lavender, Geranium, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage breasts immediately after feeding baby. Wipe breasts clean prior to next feeding.
- Place 2-3 drops essential oil on a tissue or cotton ball and inhale deeply three times.
- A bath with 3 drops essential oil mixed in 1 cup of epsom salts - swish well before entering.
Muscle Aches and Pains (e.g. backache and sciatica) - Regenerate, Jr., Tummy Troubles, Jr., Bite Eraser, Roman Chamomile, Basil, Geranium, Black Pepper, Ginger, Frankincense, Cardamom, German Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Balsam Fir
50 ml (10 teaspoons) carrier oil mixed with 3 drops essential oil for massage.
Perineal Tearing or Bruising: Lavender, Cypress
"As soon as possible after birth, women who have suffered perineal tears may benefit from a sitz bath containing {two drops of each} Lavandula angustifolia [lavender] and Cupressus sempervirens [cypress] to assist healing. even without tearing the perineal and vulval areas will be bruised and stretched. Application can be repeated twice a day until healing has taken place. This blend will also benefit if hemorrhoids are present, when again they should be used in a sitz bath." (Price, p.248)
Pneumonia: Breeze, Jr., Armor, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Breeze, Ease, Jr., Thyme, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to chest, back, or bottoms of the feet. Can apply as a warm compress to the chest.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply. Place 4 drops in 1/2 cup hot water and inhale steam vapors deeply.
Poison Oak/Ivy: Because essential oils are so easily absorbed into the blood stream, they are not recommended for use when treating poison ivy. The essential oils pull in the toxic urushiol oil (the oil from the poison ivy plant that remains on the skin and causes the rash) into the bloodstream along with them.
Ringworm: Soft, Clarify, Breeze, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Peppermint, Thyme, Lavender
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Scabies: Tea Tree, Clove, Lemon, Rosemary.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Shingles: Soft, Empower, Jr., Breeze, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.
Sinusitis: Armor, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Breeze, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Radiata, Ginger, Peppermint, Lavender
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply sides of nose or on forehead (avoid eyes).
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Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
Skin Problems, Acne or oily skin - Soft, Cedarwood, Lemon, Tea Tree, Geranium, Patchouli.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to location.
Skin Problems, Itchy Skin - Soft, Soft, Jr. Spray, Roman Chamomile
*Please note that severe itchy skin in the third trimester should be reported to your doctor.*
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to location.
Skin Problems, Stretch marks - Soft, Soft, Jr. Spray, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli.
Application ideas: Mix 8 drops of each (Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli) with 75ml (15 teaspoons) sweet almond oil and 25ml (5 teaspoons) carrier oil. Store in a glass container with a lid and apply every morning and evening.
Sleep: Resting,Jr.,Soft, Quiescent, Resting, Lavender, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or back of neck. Add 1-2 drops to epsom salts and bathe.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or place 1-2 drops on a pillow.
Please note: "The amount of essential oils used for insomnia is important, as one or two drops of lavender can be relaxing and soporific, but a high dose can have the opposite effects." (Price 267)
Staph Infection (MRSA Staph):
Armor, Jr., Soft, Empower, Jr., Breeze, Ease, Jr., TeaTree, Peppermint, Spearmint, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange, Patchouli, Thyme, Cypress.
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to location.
Strep Throat: Clarify, Breeze, Ginger, Tea Tree
Application ideas:
- Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to throat, lungs or bottoms of feet.
- Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
Sunburn: Soft, Ease, Jr., Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended with water and apply or spray to location for first 24 hours. After first 24 hours, dilute with carrier oil and apply on location as needed.
Thrush: Armor, Jr., Breeze, Jr., Clarify, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Lavender, Clove, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rosewood, Spearmint, Rosemary, Thyme
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice and apply to bottoms of feet.
Varicose Veins: Helichrysum, Basil, Cypress, Peppermint, Lemon, Grapefruit, Geranium, Tea Tree, Patchouli
*Note this info before applying: "When treating varicose veins there are rules to follow for massage or self-application: this must always start above the affected vein in order to help clear the blood from this area up towards the heart, before encouraging the upward flow of blood from below - direct pressure over the vein itself must be avoided." (Price, p. 242)
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