Simplers Essential Oil Safety

Safety with Pure Essential Oils

Pure Essential Oils are highly concentrated and very powerful plant extractions and should always be treated with care and respect. Used properly, most essential oils are safe and present few risks. However, as is the case with most effective medications and treatments, if used in excess or without discretion you may experience adverse effects.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional if you have any serious medical conditions.

General Essential Oil Safety Guidelines:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Only use pure essential oils - more on quality.
• Become aware of the properties of the essential oils you plan to use.
• Dilute essential oils before skin application - see dilutions.
• Avoid internal use unless under the advise of a trained professional.
• Pregnant women should consult a qualified practitioner before use.
• Those with asthma or epilepsy should proceed with extreme caution.
• Show restraint with children and the elderly - try Hydrosols.
• Discontinue use if you experience any adverse reactions.
• If you have any doubts, consult an essential oil trained practitioner.

The lists that follow are compiled from a variety of sources. Many of these oils can be used effectively and without adverse reaction, but please proceed with caution and respect.

Most essential oils are irritating to the mucous membranes and require the utmost caution and dilution. Simplers Sinus Oil is designed to be mucous membrane friendly when used for occasional sinus congestion and or allergy relief. Consult a qualified aromatherapist or herbal practitioner before considering applying essential oils to mucous membranes.

Suggested Dilutions of Essential Oil

For more on Essential Oils in Dilution see - Essential Oil Dilution
(some essential oils are not appropriate for all applications)

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