Essential Oil Use Chart*

Condition	Essential Oil	Application
Acne	Tea Tree, Lavender, Purification	Topical
Allergies	Wintergreen, Lavender, Chamomile	Inhalation, Topical (Asthmatics should not inhale - put on soles of feet.)
Alzheimers	Cedarwood, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Frankincense	Topical
Apnea	Valor, Clarity	Inhalation, Topical
Appetite - Loss Of	Nutmeg, Ginger, Orange, Spearmint	Inhalation, Ingestion
Arthritis	Wintergreen, PanAway, Peppermint, Idaho Balsam Fir	Topical
Asthma	Wintergreen, RC, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Frankencense,Lemon	Asthmatics should not inhale - put on soles of feet.
ADD	Vetiver, Cedarwood, Lavender	Inhalation
Backache	Deep Relief, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Aroma Siez	Topical
Blisters	German Chamomile, Tea Tree, Melrose, Lavender, Purification	Topical
Bloating	Peppermint, Clary Sage	Topical (2-4 drops on soles of feet 2-3 times a day.Ingestion(capsules).
Blocked Tear Duct	Lavender	Topical (1 drop applied to bridge of nose 2 times per day)
Bronchitis	RC, Thieves, Myrtle, Pine, Eucalyptus, Idaho Balsam Fir	Topical, Inhalation
Burns	Lavender	Topical
Canker Sores	Thieves	Topical, Ingestion
Chicken Pox	Thieves	Topical
Clogged Pores	Ta Tree, Lemon, Purification	Topical
Colds	Thieves, Eucalyptus Radiata, RC, Raven, Peppermint	Topical, Inhalation, Ingestion
Cough	RC, Raven, Peppermint, Eucalyptus Globulus	Inhalation, Topical
Constipation	Peppermint, Di-Gize, Fennel	Ingestion
Cramps (Stomach)	Di-Gize, Ginger, Peppermint, Rosemary	Ingestion, Topical
Dandruff	Tea Tree, Cedarwood	Topical
Depression	Cedarwood, Lemon, Frankincense	Inhalation
Diarrhea	Peppermint, Di-Gize, Ginger	Ingestion, Topical
Dizziness	Peppermint, Frankincense, Cedarwood	Inhalation, Topical
Dry, Chapped, or Cracked Skin	Myrrh, Sandalwood, Lavender	Topical
Earache	Wintergreen, Melrose, Deep Relief, PanAway	Topical (never put essential oils directly in the ear canal)
Ear Infection	Thieves	Ingestion (gargle), Topical (never directly in ear canal)
Fatigue	Peppermint	Inhalation, Topical, Ingestion
Fever	Wintergreen, Peppermint, Copaiba	Topical,Inhalation
Food Poisoning	Di-Gize, Thieves	Ingestion
Headache	Peppermint, Wintergreen, PanAway, Deep Relief	Inhalation, Topical, Oral (tongue against roof of mouth)
Infection	Thieves, Oregano, Thyme, Mountain Savory, Lemongrass	Inhalation, Topical, Ingestion
Indigestion	Peppermint, Ginger, Di-Gize, Fennel, Ginger	Ingestion, Topical
Inflammation	Lavender, Peppermint	Topical, Ingestion
Influenza	Thieves, Ravensara, Oregano, Mountain Savory	Ingestion (except Ravensara), Inhalation, Topical
Insect Bites (Bee Stings)	Peppermint, Purification, Melrose, Citronella, Lavender, Teatree	Topical
Insomnia	Lavender, Peace & Calming	Inhalation, Topical
Itching	Peppermint, Lavender	Topical
Joint Pain	PanAway, Wintergreen, Idaho Balsam Fir	Topical
Menstrual Cramps	Dragon Time, Lavender, Clary Sage, Peppermint, Deep Relief	Topical
Migraine	M-Grain	Inhalation, Topical
Motion Sickness	Ginger, Peppermint	Topical
Muscle Spasms (Charley Horses)	Wintergreen	Topical
Nausea	Patchouli, Peppermint, Ginger	Topical, Inhalation, Ingestion
Pink Eye	Tea Tree, Lavender	2-4 drops - wide circle around eye 1-3 times per day (do notget in eye)
Sinus Congestion	Eucalyptus, RC, Peppermint	Inhalation, Topical
Snoring	Thyme	Topical (4-6 drops diluted on soles of feet at bedtime)
Sprain	Idaho Balsam Fir, Pine, Cypress, Spruce, Peppermint,Wintergreen	Topical
Stress	Lavender, Valor, Peace & Calming, Frankincense	Inhalation, Topical
Sore Throat	Tea Tree, Ravansara, Thieves	Inhalation, Topical, Ingestion (for Thieves -- start on tongue, swallow)
Strep Throat	Oregano, Thyme, Thieves	Inhalation, Ingestion, Topical
Tonsillitis	Thieves, Clove	Ingestion (on tongue, then swallow), topical
Toothache	Clove, PanAway, Wintergreen, Deep Relief	Topical, Oral
Urinary Tract/ Bladder Infection	Oregano, RC, Thieves	Ingestion, Topical
Vaginal Yeast Infection	Thieves Essential Oil Blend Mouthwash	overnight retention of tampon soaked in blend (5-10 nights)
Wounds, Scrapes, Cuts	Lavender, Thieves, Melrose	Topical

* Clove, Lemongrass, Mountain Savory, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, and Wintergreen are oils that you will want to dilute with an equivalent amount of a quality vegetable oil.

This essential oil use chart addresses the most common health issues any family may face. Although it is comprehensive, it by no means covers all the possibilities regarding essential oil uses.

There are other oils that can be used for many of these conditions, and there are other conditions that could be mentioned as well.

For an excellent reference that goes beyond this chart and gives further information about essential oils and their uses, I recommend the Essential Oils Desk Reference (4th edition) or the Reference Guide to Essential Oils.

An ideal way to get started with essential oils is with Young Living's Everyday Oil Kit. This kit includes the basic oils needed to address everyday issues, many of which are mentioned in the Essential Oil Use Chart above.

US Hospitals Using Young Living Essential Oils

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See how CLEVELAND CLINIC uses YOUNG LIVING products
in their Integrative Therapies program.

authored by D.J.R., RRT, RM.
Co-Chairman, Integrative Therapies,
Cleveland Clinic Healing Services Team

"Under the direction of Dr.Toby Cosgrove, a true visionary and President/CEO of The Cleveland Clinic-a $5 bil­lion healthcare system, we became the first major academic medical center to make patient experience a strate­gic goal, and the first major healthcare system to appoint a Chief Experience Officer. We adopted the Planetree philosophy and have branded our own Cleveland Clinic version, Patients First. Our Patients First program as­sures world class care that addresses the patient’s physical comfort as well as their educational, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our Healing Services program is an integral part of our Patients First program and under the Integrative Therapies umbrella, the Healing Services Team provides Reiki, massage, guided imagery and aro­matherapy to our staff and patients.

We initially began by using essential oils on our medical/surgical floor. We encouraged and gave financial as­sistance to the charge nurse to become a certified aromatherapist. She is now a member of both the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists, and has done a won­derful job of clinically integrating essential oils into our daily practice. In order to insure consistent quality, we use Young Living Oils exclusively. Most of the oils are used Neat, (undiluted), and others are diluted with extra virgin olive oil depending on each situation. We also diffuse Young Living Essential Oils at nursing stations, in our PACU, physician’s lounges, and in some offices.

Over the last year, our charge nurse has done several in-services and training sessions throughout the hospital. Through her tireless efforts she has created solid educational relationships with both our orthopedic and general surgery doctors, and regularly gets consults on all floors of the hospital. She is currently working to educate our medical doctors to get them onboard as well.
We regularly treat gout, neuropathy, carpel tunnel, sinusitis, headaches, abdominal pain, kidney stone pain, neuralgia, tennis elbow, arthritis, back pain, leg cramps, post-op hip and knee pain and whatever else comes our way. Each patient’s need, including which Young Living Essential Oils were used, is documented in our elec­tronic charting so we can track their outcomes. We always have a good stock of Young Living lavender, pep­permint, Peace and Calming, lemongrass, Thieves and plenty of single oils to make blends for gout.

We have great expectations for the future of our aromatherapy program and hope to train enough folks to cover our Cancer Care Center and Pain Clinic, and look forward to the day we can do clinical studies on arthritis, post-op nausea, and hypertension.

We would never even entertain the idea of using any other essential oil in our hospital. Young Living Essential Oils not only provide us with the level of quality we expect, but they are always consistent in their formulation so we are assured of the best possible outcomes for our patients.

D.J.R., RRT, RM.Co-Chairman, Integrative Therapies, Cleveland Clinic Healing Services Team

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OVER 50 Hospitals in US Now Using Young Living's
Essential Oils (Exclusively)

Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Aurora Healthcare System, Foxpoint WI

Banner Health, Mesa AZ

Benedictine Hosptial, NY

Beth Israel Complementary Care Center, NY, NY

Children's Healthcare, Roseville, MN

The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY NY

Elk Regional Health Hospital, PA

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, AK

Florida Hospital Medical Center, Orlando, FL

Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, IN

Heather Hill Hospital, Chardon, OH

Ingham Regional Medical Center, Landing, MI

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Oakland, CA

Manilaq Hospital, Kotzebue, AK

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY, NY

Mercy Holistic Health, Cincinnati, OH

Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, PA

St. Barnabas Healthcare System, Toms River, NJ

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT

St. John's Riverside Medical Center, Yonkers, NY

St. Luke's Medical Center, New Bedford, MA

Sentara Healthcare, Wilmington, DE

The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ

University of Michigan Hosptial, MI

Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

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What is in INFANT Tylenol?

 

They put THAT in infant Tylenol?
I was cleaning out my medicine cabinet AGAIN yesterday and tossing out things that we no longer use. Now that we have learned to use essential oils in place of over-the-counter medications the cabinet is getting pretty bare! But I did find a bottle of liquid infant acetaminophen (Tylenol) that expired 3 years ago. On a whim, before I tossed it, I decided to stop and read the label. Some of the ingredients I was not familiar with, but a few of them immediately jumped out at me. I find it hard to believe that in ignorance I ever gave this medicine to my babies!

This bottle contained HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (must be artificial because it just said "flavors"--if natural, they would have specified), artificial colors (Red 33) and PROPYLENE GLYCOL (antifreeze)!!!

I am so grateful that I no longer need to use these kinds of toxic medications for my children. Not only are the "inactive" ingredients toxic, but the drug itself is toxic too. According to a study published in the 9/20/08 issue of the Lancet, children given acetaminophen (Tylenol) during the first year of life to reduce fever are more likely to develop asthma later on in childhood. These children are also more likely to develop rhinoconjunctivitis and eczema when they reach age 6 to 7. Still, the medical profession says it is the "drug of choice" for fevers.The liver toxicity effects of acetaminophen are also well known.

What do we use for fevers in our family? Young Living Peppermint Oil is pure and very effective for fevers. We use just a couple of drops on the forehead, temples, and back of neck. Idaho Balsam Fir, Eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary are also known to reduce fever. There are also therapeutic blends from Young Living that are not only effective in reducing fever, but are highly anti-bacterial and anti-viral and are a very important addition to the flu fighting arsenal. These include RC, Immupower, Exodus II, Thieves, and Inner Defense. A warm bath with lavender or peppermint can be effective as well.
Source- YL distributor

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101 Uses for the Everyday Oils Kit

 ****These suggestions apply ONLY to Young Living oils, as oils you purchase in the store, are NOT 100% pure! Even those that say 100% pure. The FDA only requires that 3-5% of the bottle be pure in order for it to have a 100% pure label. The rest of the bottle is made up of additives, fillers, and toxic chemicals.

The Everyday Oils Kit was created by Young Living so anyone could easily have access to nine of Young Living's most popular oils: Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense, Peppermint, PanAway, Peace & Calming, Purification, Thieves, and Valor.

In addition to application via the colon, all of these oils can be applied topically and also diffused. All single oils may be used as dietary supplements as well.

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FRANKINCENSE - Also known as "olibanum," it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years.

1. Rub on temples or place a drop on tongue and push to roof of mouth to relieve stress and sadness.
2. Diffuse to increase spiritual awareness and uplift the spirit.
3. Diffuse or inhale directly to stimulate the limbic system of the brain (memory and emotional center).
4. Take as a dietary supplement for immune stimulation.
5. Rub on skin to decrease signs of wrinkles, lighten age spots, decrease inflammation of acne and boils.
6. Rub around orbit of the eye for improved vision.

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LAVENDER - The most versatile of all essential oils. Therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. Lavender has been clinically evaluated for its relaxing effects. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing, both physically and emotionally.

1. Rub on feet for calming.
2. Rub on your pillow to help you sleep.
3. Put 2-3 drops on a minor burn to decrease pain.
4. Apply 2-3 drops of Lavender to a rash to stop the itching and heal the skin.
5. Mix several drops with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis.
6. To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop on the end of the tongue, around the naval or behind the ears.
7. To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold.
8. Rub a drop over the bridge of the nose to unblock tear ducts.
9. Rub Lavender oil on dry or chapped skin.
10. Rub a drop of Lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips.
11. To minimize the formation of scar tissue, massage on and around the affected area.
12. Rub 2 to 4 drops over the armpit area to act as deodorant.
13. Diffuse or put a drop between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and allergies.
14. Place a few drops on a cotton ball and place in your linen closet to scent the linens and repel moths and insects.
15. Place a drop of Lavender oil in your water fountain to scent the air, kill bacteria and prolong the time between cleanings.
16. Place a few drops on a wet cloth and throw into the dryer.
17. Put a drop of Lavender oil on a cold sore.
18. Spritz several drops of Lavender oil mixed with distilled water on a sunburn to decrease pain.
19. Drop Lavender oil on a cut to clean the wound and kill bacteria.

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LEMON - Has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function.

1. Use 6 drops of Lemon oil and 6 drops of Purification oil in a spray bottle mixed with water to use as air freshener.
2. Use 1-2 drops of Lemon oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon.
3. Use 1 drop of Lemon to add flavor to baked goods or beverages.
4. To clean and increase the shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon oil. Drop your cleaned fruit into the water and stir to be sure all surfaces of the fruit contact the lemon water.
5. Add 2-3 drops of Lemon oil to water and spray counter tops to sterilize them.
6. Place a drop of Lemon oil on cold sores, herpes or other mouth ulcers to lessen pain and aid healing.
7. Put a drop of Lemon oil on bleeding gums caused by gingivitis or tooth extraction.
8. Rub several drops of Lemon oil on cellulite to improve circulation and help eliminate waste from the cells.
9. Rub a drop of Lemon oil to clean a butcher's block or other cutting surfaces.
10. Put 10-15 drops of Lemon oil in each gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains and brighten the rug. This also leaves a fresh smell in the room.

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PEPPERMINT - One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Jean Valnet, M.D., studied peppermint's effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability to improve concentration and mental accuracy. Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint's ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals.

1. Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
2. Add Peppermint to herbal tea to aid in digestion and relieve heartburn.
3. Massage several drops of oil on an injury to reduce inflammation.
4. Apply Peppermint oil immediately to an injured area (bruised shin, put on the foot or hand) to relieve pain. If there is a cut, apply the Peppermint oil around (not on) the open wound.
5. Rub several drops of oil on the bottoms of the feet to reduce fever.
6. For poison ivy or poison oak, apply Peppermint oil on location neat or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil.
7. Inhale before and during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
8. Massage several drops on the abdomen to relieve nausea.
9. To relieve a headache, rub on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from the eyes) and on the back of the neck.
10. To stop hiccups, apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the base of the neck).
11. Place two drops of Peppermint oil on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration.
12. Diffuse Peppermint in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy. Inhale Peppermint while taking a test to improve recall.
13. Rub 4 drops on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
14. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold.
15. Add Peppermint oil to food as a flavoring and a preservative.
16. To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, place two drops on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests.
17. To kill aphids, add 4-5 drops to 4 ounces of water and spray the plants.
18. Drink a drop mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.
19. Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
20. Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath.
21. Inhale the fragrance to curb appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
22. Remove ticks by applying a drop of Peppermint oil on a cotton swab. Wait for it to unhedge its head, then remove from your pet.
23. Mix Peppermint oil in a footbath to relieve sore feet.

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PEACE & CALMING - A gentle, fragrant blend of Tangerine, orange, ylang ylang, patchouly and blue tansy, specially designed for diffusing. It promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace, helping to calm tensions and uplift spirits.

1. Rub 1-2 drops of Peace & Calming oil on the bottom of the feet and on the shoulders before bedtime to get good quality sleep.
2. Diffuse in the room to calm overactive or hard to manage children.
3. Mix with massage oil for a relaxing massage.
4. Mix with Bath Gel Base in warm water for a relaxing bath.
5. To help stop nocturnal teeth grinding, diffuse while sleeping.

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PANAWAY - A blend of wintergreen, which has an active constituent similar to cortisone; clove, which contains eugenol, used by dentists to numb gums; peppermint, which is calming for nerves; and helichrysum, which is soothing for localized discomfort. This blend was created by Gary Young following an injury that severely tore the ligaments in his leg.

1. Apply PanAway oil topically on an injured area to reduce inflammation and bruising.
2. Apply PanAway oil topically to sore muscles after exercising.
3. Rub a drop of PanAway oil on the temples, forehead and back of the neck to relieve a headache.
4. Mix with massage oil and massage on location to stop growing pains.
5. Rub 1-2 drops of PanAway oil on arthritic hands to lessen pain.
6. Rub 2-3 drops at the base of the spine to relieve sciatic pain.
7. For arthritic pets, massage PanAway oil diluted with V-6 Vegetable on location or a drop in the food.

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PURIFICATION - An antiseptic blend of Citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, melaleuca, lavandin and myrtle, formulated for diffusing to purify and cleanse the air and neutralize mildew, cigarette smoke and disagreeable odors.

1. Diffuse Purification oil to clean the air and neutralize foul or stale odors.
2. Put several drops of Purification oil on a cotton ball and place in the air vents in the home, office, hotel room or other enclosed area.
3. While traveling, inhale Purification oil during flights to protect yourself from pathogens found in the recirculated air.
4. Put a drop of Purification oil on insect bites to cleanse and stop the itching.
5. Apply a drop of Purification oil on blemishes to clear the skin.
6. Rub on the outside of a sore throat when it is first beginning.
7. Rub a drop of Purification oil on a blister to cleanse and disinfect.
8. Put 2 drops of Purification oil on two cotton balls and place in the toes of smelly sneakers to combat odors.
9. Place a drop of Purification oil on each end of a cotton swab and place on top of your cold water humidifier to clean the air.
10. Dilute Purification oil with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil and swab the nasal cavity to ward off the flu.
11. Spritz several drops of Purification oil mixed with water to repel insects.
12. Apply Purification oil and Peppermint oil diluted with V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil to a cotton swab and rub just inside the ear to eliminate ear mites in cats and dogs.

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THIEVES - A blend of highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious oils. Includes: clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Named after a band of Thieves who rubbed themselves with spices and oils to avoid the Plague while robbing the sick and dying.

1. Make a spritzer to use as a disinfectant. (Combine water and vinegar, or alcohol, with Thieves oil.)
2. Diffuse to kill airborne microbes and pathogens. (Research shows a 99.96% decrease in airborne pathogens.)
3. Diffuse and use directly for toxic molds.
4. Make your own disinfectant handwipes for home and travel. (Paper towels, bath gel base, water and Thieves oil.)
5. Mix water, vinegar and Thieves oil for internal digestive cleanse.
6. Dilute and use for teething, mouth and dental pain.
7. Dilute and use for sore throats, swollen glands and tonsils.
8. Dilute and apply around ear area (never directly in ear) for infection.
9. Rub 3 drops directly on bottom of feet to enhance immune function.
10. Use directly on toenail fungus.
11. Dilute and dab on pimples, boils and acne.
12. Dab on warts until eliminated.
13. Use Thieves Household Cleaner to eliminate and prevent airborne pathogens from home, school, indoor and outdoor work environments.
14. Use Thieves oil, natural soap and water to clean outdoor surfaces like concrete, wood and siding to stop toxic molds.

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VALOR - A blend of rosewood, blue tansy, frankincense, and spruce.

1. Chiropractor in a bottle! Apply 3-4 drops on feet or spine for improved spinal alignment.
2. Apply topically or diffuse for calming and stress relief.
3. Use in Raindrop Technique for structural and energetic balancing.
4. Apply topically on temples and back of neck for improved focus and mental clarity.
5. Wear as cologne! It's perfect for men and women.

Again, these suggestions apply only to the use of Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils.

DO NOT attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe any natural substances for health conditions that require professional attention.

See individual bottle label directions or check with a health professional before using essential oils if you have a serious medical condition or if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.

DO NOT use wild tansy, clary sage, sage, fennel, wintergreen, or hyssop during pregnancy.

Consult your healthcare professional about any serious disease or injury.

When applying a new oil, test one drop on a small patch of skin first (e.g., on the underside of the forearm). Skin sensitivity is highly individual. If the skin feels hot or turns red, apply a vegetable oil (e.g., olive or almond) to the area, which will dilute the essential oil. Washing with water is less effective.

Use only one new oil or oil blend at a time to determine how your body responds. Wait 30 minutes before using or implanting another new oil.