Contents
What Is Aromatherapy?
Basics of Essential Oils
Basics of Carrier Oils
How to Use Essential Oils
Essential Oil Precautions
How to Make Essential Oil Blends
Aromatherapy Equipment
12 Commonly Used Essential Oils
Basil
Chamomile
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Lavender
Lemon
Orange
Peppermint
Rose
Rosemary
Tea Tree
Ylang-Ylang
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Essential Oil Precautions
Essential oils are highly concentrated and are not for everyone. Before using essential oils or other aromatherapy products, consult a qualified aromatherapist or knowledgeable healthcare provider. In particular, if you want to use essential oils on or around children, pregnant or nursing women, the elderly, sensitive-skinned people, or anyone with chronic illness, ask a doctor first. In addition, always follow these essential-oil safety guidelines:
- Read and follow all label instructions and warnings on essential oil bottles.
- Keep all essential oils out of the reach of children.
- Keep all essential oils out of the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and all other body openings. If exposure does occur, flush with milk or carrier oil, not water.
- For children and the elderly, use half the amount of essential oil called for in a recipe.
- Use a carrier oil to dilute essential oils.
- Use only 100% pure essential oils for therapeutic results. ”Fragrance” oils are synthetic.
- Keep essential oils away from air, heat, and light. Replace lids immediately after use.
- To prevent contamination, do not touch the inner dropper lids of essential oil bottles.
- If your skin is sensitive or allergy-prone, do a patch test on the crook of your arm. Wait a few hours to see whether there is a reaction; discontinue use if redness or irritation occurs. Fair-skinned people, blondes, and redheads should be especially careful.
- If you have epilepsy, heart or kidney problems, or any other serious medical condition, do not use essential oils unless advised by a medical professional.
- Never use essential oils as a substitute for necessary medical care.
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