Q & A

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ESSENTIAL OIL Q&A

Information (and much more) obtainable in my book:

Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty

 

1. What is the minimum age that can be exposed to any amount of essential oil?

Babies 3 months and older

2. Are there any restrictions for children under a certain age, aside from specific oils to avoid?

Puberty and/or ages 12 and 13 can classify children for adult doses. Children should be exposed to essential oil drops applicable to either their age or weight. My Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty book provides detailed guidelines.

3. Which essential oils are child-friendly?

All citrus essential oils. Depending on age, many other essential oils are suitable such as Chamomile (Roman), Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Niaouli, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang to mention a few. Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty provides a good guideline including the number of drops to be used.

4. What are the recommended oils, for the following conditions?

(Select your preference oil/s but do not use ALL oils listed). Use drops according to age or weight. Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty provides detailed guidelines. As a general guideline, only use 1-2 drops essential oil in total, in a teaspoon (5ml) sweet almond or olive oil.

A. Babies (3 months and older)

1. Colic

  • Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin

2. Baby Sleeplessness/Restlessness

  • Chamomile (Roman), Lavender

3. Baby Digestion Issues

  • Mandarin or Tangerine

4. Spitting up often

  • Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon

5. Diarrhea

  • Petitgrain, Benzoin

6. Constipation

  • Grapefruit, Mandarin

7. Baby Skin Issues

a. Eczema

  • Chamomile (Roman), Lavender, Benzoin, Petitgrain, Chamomile (German) for severe or chronic conditions

b. Psoriasis

  • Sandalwood, Frankincense, Chamomile (Roman), Chamomile (German) for severe or chronic conditions, Lavender, Benzoin, Petitgrain

c. Rash

  • Chamomile (Roman), Lavender, Frankincense

d. Infant Acne

  • Chamomile (Roman), Lavender

e. Cradle Cap

  • Lavender, Benzoin, Petitgrain, Frankincense, Chamomile (Roman)

B. Children - up to age 12 or puberty

1. Child Digestive Issues

  • Mandarin, Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Peppermint

2. Constipation

  • Cypress, Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cedarwood

3. Diarrhea

  • Chamomile (German), Tea Tree, Sandalwood

4. Stomachache

  • Eucalyptus, Chamomile (Roman), Peppermint, Bergamot, Clove Bud

5. Heartburn/Acid Reflux

  • Peppermint, Cinnamon Leaf or Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, Tangerine, Mandarin, Ginger

6. Child Sleeplessness/Restlessness

  • Vetiver, Lavender, Mandarin, Chamomile (Roman), Palmarosa, Neroli

C. Child Mental Health

1. Child Anxiety

  • Sandalwood, Petitgrain, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin, Tangerine, Ho Wood, Coriander/Cilantro

2. Child Depression

  • Vetiver, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Ho Wood, Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Coriander/Cilantro, Lemon Verbena

3. Child ADHD

  • Vetiver, Ho Wood, Lavender, Coriander/Cilantro, Chamomile (Roman), Petitgrain, Rose, Neroli, Frankincense

4. Child Sensory Issues

  • Peppermint, Lemon, Coriander/Cilantro, Frankincense, Ginger, Ylang Ylang

D. Child Skin Issues

1. Eczema

  • Chamomile (Roman), Chamomile (German), Lavender, Benzoin, Petitgrain, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Lemon, Juniper Berry, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Palmarosa

2. Psoriasis

  • Chamomile (Roman), Chamomile (German), Lavender, Benzoin, Petitgrain, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Lemon, Juniper Berry, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Palmarosa

3. Rash

  • Chamomile (Roman), Chamomile (German), Lavender, Frankincense, Palmarosa, Lemongrass, Bergamot

4. Bruises

  • Clove Bud, Sandalwood, Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Cedarwood, Cypress

5. Acne

  • Chamomile (Roman), Chamomile (German), Lavender, Frankincense, Palmarosa, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Juniper Berry

E. Child Pain

1. Growing Pains

  • Chamomile (Roman), Lavender, Frankincense, Clove Bud, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Eucalyptus

2. Bruises

  • Clove Bud, Sandalwood, Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus

3. Cuts and Scrapes

  • Niaouli, Tea Tree, Lavender, Chamomile (German), Pine Needle

4. Bone Fractures

  • Frankincense, Clove Bud, Benzoin, Origanum

5. Joint Pain

  • Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Ginger, Cinnamon Bark or Cinnamon Leaf

6. Headaches

  • Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Petitgrain, Palmarosa

7. Burns

  • Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Frankincense, Lemongrass, Benzoin

F. Adults - Digestive Issues

(Select your preference oil/s but do not use ALL oils listed). Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty book provides a detailed guideline on how to formulate for various conditions. As a general guideline, only use 3-5 drops essential oil in total, in a teaspoon (5ml) carrier oil.

1. Diarrhea

  • Chamomile (German), Tea Tree, Black Pepper, Ginger, Patchouli, Oregano, Thyme

2. Constipation

  • Cypress, Grapefruit, Lemon, Juniper Berry, Fennel, Marjoram, Rosemary

3. Heartburn/Acid Reflux

  • Ginger, Peppermint, Fennel, Lemon, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Thyme

4. Nausea after meals

  • Peppermint, Fennel, Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, Lemongrass, Mandarin

5. Sleeplessness/Insomnia/Restlessness

  • Lavender, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Melissa, Chamomile (Roman), Neroli, Rose, Vetiver, Ho Wood, Lemongrass, Geranium

G. Adults - Mental Health

1. Depression

  • Clary Sage, Marjoram, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Ho Wood, Vetiver, Frankincense, Rose, Melissa, Geranium, Rose Geranium, Bergamot

2. Anxiety

  • Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Marjoram, Melissa, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Ho Wood, Basil, Rose, Nutmeg

3. ADHD

  • Peppermint, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Vetiver, Ho Wood, Rose, Neroli, Rose Geranium, Basil, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Palmarosa, Frankincense

4. Brain Fog

  • Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint, Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain

5. Inability to Concentrate

  • Peppermint, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Vetiver, Ho Wood, Basil, Rosemary, Nutmeg

6. Panic and Panic Attacks

  • Ho Wood, Marjoram, Melissa, Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Neroli, Chamomile (Roman)

H. Adults - Cardiovascular & Blood Vessels Health

1. Heart & Arteries

  • Camphor, Black Pepper, Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Ho Wood, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Grapefruit, Marjoram, Melissa, Cypress, Cedarwood

2. Bruises

  • Clove Bud, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Basil, Peppermint, Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Camphor, Parsley Seed, Coriander

3. Varicose Veins

  • Lavender, Cypress, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cedarwood, Geranium, Rosemary, Fennel

I. Adults - Skin Issues

1. Acne

  • Lavender, Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman), Juniper Berry, Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Lemon, Geranium, Neroli, Rose

2. Eczema

  • Chamomile (German), Lavender, Geranium, Lemon, Lemongrass, Juniper Berry, Cypress, Cedarwood

3. Psoriasis

  • Camphor, Tea Tree, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Chamomile (German), Geranium, Frankincense, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Sandalwood

4. Skin Tags

  • Fennel, Palmarosa, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Cedar Leaf, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Geranium, Rose Geranium

5. Rosacea

  • Frankincense, Geranium, Rose Geranium, Lemongrass, Palmarosa, Lemon, Vetiver

J. Adults - Pain

1. Headaches

  • Clary Sage, Marjoram, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Petitgrain, Palmarosa, Neroli, Fennel, Ginger

2. Muscle Pain

  • Black Pepper, Clove, Chamomile (German), Ginger, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Basil, Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Hyssop

3. Joint Pain

  • Black Pepper, Clove, Chamomile (German), Ginger, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Basil, Hyssop, Cinnamon Bark or Cinnamon Leaf, Lemon, Juniper Berry, Cajuput, Coriander, Cypress

4. Sunburn

  • Lavender, Chamomile (Roman), Lemongrass

5. Burns

  • Niaouli, Lavender, Chamomile (German), Camphor, Geranium, Rose Geranium, Frankincense

6. Nerve Pain

  • Peppermint, Nutmeg, Basil, Rosemary, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Bark or Cinnamon Leaf, Chamomile (German), Clary Sage
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