{"id":3631,"date":"2013-08-21T03:24:57","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T09:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/?p=3631"},"modified":"2015-12-03T13:24:02","modified_gmt":"2015-12-03T19:24:02","slug":"essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Guidelines When Using Essential Oils<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3632\" alt=\"essential-oil-bottle-with-dropper\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/essential-oil-bottle-with-dropper-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As essential oils are highly concentrated it is therefore important to follow the correct dosages that are recommended. In the case of oils, more is not better, in fact the opposite is true as it can have an adverse effect and the difference between one drop and two can actually be quite substantial.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>General Cautions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 16px;\">Never take internally<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Keep out of reach of children<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using any essential oils near eyes and other sensitive areas<\/li>\n<li>Always read the precautions on the bottle before using<\/li>\n<li>Only use 100%<a href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.co.uk\/studyholistics-21?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=2\" target=\"_blank\"> pure essential oils<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Keep oils away from any naked flame, therefore be careful if burning candles<\/li>\n<li>Store oils in a sealed cool dark place<\/li>\n<li>Never use neat (unless indicated)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Oils to Avoid During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3633\" alt=\"pregnancy oils\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/pregnancy-oils-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/pregnancy-oils-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/pregnancy-oils.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Avoid the following oils during pregnancy<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 16px;\">Basil<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cedar aurantiumwood<\/li>\n<li>Clary sage<\/li>\n<li>Clove bud<\/li>\n<li>Cypress<\/li>\n<li>Jasmine<\/li>\n<li>Juniper<\/li>\n<li>Lemongrass<\/li>\n<li>Marjoram<\/li>\n<li>Peppermint<\/li>\n<li>Rosemary<\/li>\n<li>Thyme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not use essential oils on new born babies.<\/p>\n<h3>Contraindications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunburn<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Some oils can cause photosensitization of the skin which can in turn increase the risk of suburn. Oils to avoid in this case are Bergamot, Ginger, Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Lime, Mandarin and Orange.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sensitive skins<\/strong> &#8211; Avoid Basil, Fennel, Lemongrass, Melissa, Orange, Peppermint and Thyme. (as skin test is always recommended on anyone with sensitive skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Blood Pressure\/Kidney disease\/Epilepsy<\/strong> &#8211; Avoid Thyme, Sage, Cypress, Rosemary Oil and Cypress. Fennerl, rosemary or sage should especially be avoided if suffering from epilepsy.<\/p>\n<p>Although the above is just a guide line you should always take care when using essential oils. If you would like to learn more about oils then take a basic aromatherapy course.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2680\" alt=\"aromatherapy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/aromatherapy-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/aromatherapy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/aromatherapy-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onlinehomestudies.com\/massage-courses.html\" target=\"_blank\">basic aromatherapy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit the Aromatherapy Shop for all your <a href=\"http:\/\/astore.amazon.co.uk\/studyholistics-21?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=2\" target=\"_blank\">books, oils and burners.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guidelines When Using Essential Oils As essential oils are highly concentrated it is therefore important to follow the correct dosages that are recommended. 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