Whether it be pure essential oils,
organic essential oils or therapeutic grade essential oils, Make
sure you're using it properly to avoid dangers
There are some dangers you should be aware of before using
essential oils. Those dangers are set forth below.
When burning essential oils, the smoke emitted from them may have
certain carcinogens, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Essential oils are also high in volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
and should not be used during pregnancy unless your licensed
physician specifies that it is safe to do so. Some essential oils,
in certain doses, could even cause spontaneous abortions.
Since essential oils quickly absorb into the skin, they should
usually not be applied directly. They should be used and applied
with plant oils or other carrier oils (fats) such as hazelnut or
olive or any of the other oils that are considered "soft" oils.
Among others, Bergamot is one of the pressed essential oils that may
cause sunburn because it is a photosensitizer which increases the
skin's susceptibility to sunlight.
Many essential oils should be handled with care so industrial users
should check with their material safety data sheets (MSDS) to find
out the hazards of certain oils, as well as how they should be
handled.
Many practitioners of aromatherapy buy organically produced oils
because there are concerns about pesticide residues in essential
oils.
For purposes of aromatherapy, it is not advisable that essential
oils be ingested. However, some oils are used internally for
medicinal purposes, but the oils are diluted. Some such oils include
dill, anise, star anise, and mint. There are many standards for
medicinal oils in Pharmakopoeia. Unless there is a certified
essential oil expert or other credited doctor with knowledge in
essential oils, they should be avoided for ingestion.
Dosages should be quite low if given to children, as they are
especially sensitive to all essential oils such as pure essential
oils and aromatherapy essential oils. In fact, some essential oils
should never be given to children. Essential oils can be toxic if
given to animals, especially cats. Therefore, owners must keep their
pets away from essential oils in their homes. Just as any medicine,
essential oils should be similarly stored and locked away, out of
children's reach. |
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