Re: Scientific Use of Essential Oils

[Guest guest]

Faye,

I missed the beginning of this thread so forgive me if you've

already answered this: Are you involved in selling essential oils,

especially Melaleuca?

If so, please stop trying to convince (sell) us. If not, why are you

so persistent in convincing us and not willing to stop even when

we ask you to stop?

Carl Grimes

Heathy Habitats LLC

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> There are a few Rules for Safety with Essential Oils:

>

> 1) People with sensitive skin can use a patch test to determine if they would

react to an essential oil. It is

> generally safe to apply essential oils to the soles of the feet even for

people with sensitive skins.

>

> 2) Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using

essential oils. Those oils with

> hormonal qualities should probably be avoided during pregnancy.

>

> 3) Essential oils rich in phenols should be used with caution when applying to

the skin.

>

> 4) Keep away from the eyes and ears (oils may be applied on or around the ears

but don't pour EOs directly

> in the ear.)

>

> 5) People with epilepsy, high blood pressure, or who are prone to convulsions

should consult with a health

> care professional before using EOs. Hyssop, fennel, and wild tansy oils should

probably be avoided in these

> cases.

>

> 6) Keep a bottle of vegetable oil handy. It will dilute the essential oil and

slow down the rate of absorption if

> there should be any discomfort or skin irritation.

>

> 7) Some oils are phototoxic. When applied to the skin, avoid direct sunlight

or the rays of tanning lamps for

> at least 12 hours afterwards.

>

> Death or serious injury from proper use of essential oils is unheard of.

Balance this with death or serious

> injury from proper use of Rx drugs and there is no comparison.

>

> All things considered, essential oils are among the safest of all therapeutic

modalities and one that is safe

> enough even for amateurs and untrained users to apply with only a remote

possibility of harm. Nevertheless,

> the more you know and understand about essential oils, the better and safer

your results will be.

>

> Tea tree is an essential oil. Melaleuca Alternifolia is highly regarded for

its wide range of uses - it supports the

> immune system and beneficial to the skin. Melaleuca ifolia is a variety of

melaleuca that is exceptionally

> gentle and non-irritating to the skin. It also has calming qualities.

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> Faye Durham

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