Safety Precautions to Consider When Using Essential Oils

Some essential oils are known to have adverse effects on people with certain health conditions and are best to be avoided. If you are under the guidance of a health care professional, please consult them prior to using essential oils as a supplemental treatment of any kind.

Cautions for known conditions:

During times of pregnancy use essential oils in half of the strength as usual. Oils which have emmenagogue properties should be avoided and are contraindicated including: angelica, star anise, aniseed, basil, bay laurel, cedarwood (all types), cinnamon leaf, citronella, clary sage, clove, cumin, sweet fennel, hyssop, juniper, lovage, marjoram, myrrh, nutmeg, and white thyme. It is also suggested to avoid using the essential oils of rosemary, rose, and peppermint during the first four months of pregnancy.

People who have Epilepsy should avoid all use of the essential oils of Fennel, Sage, Tansy, Hyssop, Wormwood, and Rosemary.

In cases of High Blood Pressure avoid Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage (Spanish and common), and thyme.

In all cases of Diabetes avoid use of Angelica.

During times you are using Homeopathy, avoid using the oils of black pepper, camphor, eucalyptus and peppermint which are not compatible with this form of treatment as they can cancel out the effectiveness of homeopathic treatments.

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A note from the writer: Any information shared within these pages are not intended to be taken as a replacement for medical advice. Individuals with a condition requiring medical attention should consult a qualified medical professional or therapist.

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