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 Welcome!
I'm so glad you are reading this book - and I'll tell you why.

Essential oils are becoming a common household item. Just about

everyone I run into has heard about essential oils. When I tell
people what I do, they nod and get excited.

But how to safely use them? Most people don't have a clue. They
will tell me how they love rubbing them on their feet to prevent a
cold, or add drops to their water to detox.

Nearly every user - we're talking more than a million - has used
essential oils unsafely. Many have experienced at least one
adverse reaction from the unsafe use of essential oils. It can
happen to anyone, at any time. Redness, irritation, burning,
coughing, headaches, or even more serious problems like ulcers
and kidney or liver issues.

If you are reading this book before

you've harmed yourself (or a loved one)
- hooray! But if an adverse reaction is
what lead you to this book, feel free to
release the guilt. Today is a new day!
Learn from the information in this book
how to safely use essential oils so they
can bring you many years of safe and
effective use.

~ Lea
 Safety First!
Before you dive into the profiles pages, please read this page in
full. I don't want any misunderstandings when you read the
information that follows.

The COMMON NAME of the essential oil is located on the side(s) of

the profiles pages. The CHEMOTYPE, if applicable, will run across
the top the page, followed by the LATIN/BOTANICAL name. As you
will find, some essential oils have more than one species, so it is
important to note the chemotype and botanical name when
looking for safety information. In this same area you will find
information for the plant part used, and the method used to
extract the essential oil. Shelf life info can be found here as well.

SAFETY INFORMATION is listed on the first profile page. It is

important that you understand this area, so as not to misuse the
essential oil:

If "YES" is indicated under "Safe for which AGES" the maximum

topical dilution guideline must be respected, if applicable, and if
there is no topical max, you still must always dilute before
applying topically (more info in the Appendix on diluting).
Common sense safety information is still applicable, such as
diffusing for short intervals, and not ingesting. Although there is
technically no minimum age requirement, it is still recommended
that topical use be avoided until age two, and exposure to
inhalation be avoided until six months (see Appendix on Children).
If "YES" is indicated under "Safe for PREGNANCY" or "Safe for
BREASTFEEDING," the maximum topical dilution guideline must be
respected, if applicable, and if there is no topical max, you still
must always dilute before applying topically (more info in the
Appendix on Pregnancy). Common sense safety information is still
applicable, such as diffusing for short intervals, and not ingesting
(see Appendixes).

If "YES" is indicated under "Safe for DOGS" or "Safe for CATS"

then pet-specific guidelines, different than the guidelines for
humans, must be adhered to (more info in the Appendix on Pets).

"MAX TOPICAL DILUTION" is noted where applicable, and based

off the information from Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand & Young.
This is for topical usage only. The amount listed should be
respected, or you risk adverse reactions (phototoxicity, irritation,
redness, burning, sensitization, etc.). If there is NO topical max
listed, general dilution guidelines must be followed (see Appendix
for more info).

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES have been attributed to essential oils

based on their constituents. Some therapeutic properties may be
more effective than others.

BENEFITS THE FOLLOWING section was written based on

therapeutic properties. An essential oil may be more effective for
some situations than others.
B Linalool (chemotype)
Ocimum basilicum

a
Plant part used: leaves
Essential oil extracted by: steam distillation
Shelf life: 4 years

s Safety
i
Please read the "Safety First!" and Appendixes areas
for more information.

Safe for which AGES? ALL

l Safe for PREGNANCY? YES

Safe for BREASTFEEDING? YES
Safe for DOG? YES
Safe for CAT? NO

MAX TOPICAL DILUTION: 3.3%

based on eugenol content. Using more
than topical max can cause irritation
or sensitization.

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 B
linalool (chemotype)
Therapeutic Properties

a
Please reference the Appendix for definitions
analgesic, anti-bacterial (bactericidal),
anti-catarrhal (expectorant/mucolytic),
anti-depressant, anti-fungal (fungicial),

s
anthelmintic (vermifuge), anti-infectious,
anti-inflammatory/anti-phlogistic,
anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral (viricidal),
carminative, cephalic, decongestant, digestive,

i
insecticidal, insectifuge, nervine/neurotonic,
stimulant (digestive)

Benefits the Following

Potential to be useful when used safely and appropriately
Circulatory: arthritis
Digestive: parasites, bloating, gas, poor digestion
Immune: infection, inflammation, virus
l
Limbic/Emotional: depression
Muscular: spasm, cramp, ache, pain
Nervous: nerve pain, poor brain function,
foggy brain
Respiratory: congestion, bronchitis, pneumonia,
tuberculosis, whooping cough
Skin: bacterial infection, eczema, psoriasis,
athlete's foot, fungal infection
HOME: airborne germs, surface germs,
insect repellent

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B
Citrus bergamia, Citrus aurantium

e
Plant part used: fruit peel
Essential oil extracted by: Phototoxic version is cold
pressed; Non-phototoxic version has been first cold
pressed and then fractionally distilled to remove the

r
bergapten
Shelf life: 3 years

Safety
g Please read the "Safety First!" and Appendixes areas
for more information.

a
Safe for which AGES? ALL
Safe for PREGNANCY? YES
Safe for BREASTFEEDING? YES

m
Safe for DOG? YES
Safe for CAT? NO

o
MAX TOPICAL DILUTION: 0.4%*
based on bergapten content. Using more
than topical max can cause phototoxic
reactions such as redness, irritation,

t pigmentation changes, edema, or blistering

with exposure to the sun. *Steam
distilled (bergapten-free) Bergamot has no
topical max.
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 Therapeutic Properties
Please reference the Appendix for definitions
B
e
analgesic, anti-bacterial (bactericidal),
anti-catarrhal (expectorant/mucolytic),
anti-depressant, anti-helmintic (vermifuge),
anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory/anti-phlogistic,

r
anti-microbial/anti-septic, anti-parasitic
(parasiticide), anti-spasmodic, anti-viral (viridical),
calming, carminative, cicatrisant, deodorant,
digestive, disinfectant, nervine/neurotonic,

g
sedative (digestive, limbic, nervous), stomachic

Benefits the Following

a
Potential to be useful when used safely and appropriately
Circulatory: arthritis
Digestive: upset stomach, gas, bloating, indigestion,

m
dyspepsia, parasites
Immune: cold, flu, infection, inflammation, virus
Limbic/Emotional: anxiety, depression, irritability,
stress, tension, insomnia

o
Muscular: spasm, cramp, ache, pain
Nervous: palpitations, nerve pain
Respiratory: congestion, bronchitis, pneumonia,
tuberculosis, whooping cough

t
Skin: bacterial infection, athlete's foot, eczema,
psoriasis, acne, body odor, burn, wound, scar,
irritation, itch, rash
HOME: airborne germs, surface germs

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C
Elettaria cardamomum

a
Plant part used: seeds
Essential oil extracted by: steam distillation
Shelf life: 3 years

r Safety
Please read the "Safety First!" and Appendixes areas

d
for more information.

Safe for which AGES? Inhale: ages 10+ years

Topical: ages 10+ years based on high 1,8-

a
cineole content which can cause slowed
respiration or breathing problems in some
children

m
Safe for PREGNANCY? YES
Safe for BREASTFEEDING? YES
Safe for DOG? YES
Safe for CAT? NO

o
MAX TOPICAL DILUTION: none
but always dilute before applying to the skin

m
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 Therapeutic Properties
Please reference the Appendix for definitions
C
a
analgesic, anti-bacterial (bactericidal),
anti-catarrhal (expectorant/mucolytic),
anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory/anti-phlogistic,
anti-microbial/anti-septic, anti-parasitic

r
(parasiticide), anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac,
carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic,
stimulant (digestive, limbic), stomachic

Benefits the Following d

a
Potential to be useful when used safely and appropriately
Circulatory: arthritis
Digestive: parasites, bloating, gas, poor appetite,

m
indigestion
Immune: infection, inflammation
Limbic/Emotional: impotence, frigidity, low
sexual response, mental fatigue

o
Muscular: spasm, cramp, ache, pain
Nervous: nerve pain
Respiratory: congestion, bronchitis, pneumonia,
tuberculosis, whooping cough

m
Skin: bacterial infection, eczema, psoriasis
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C Daucus carota

A Plant part used: seeds

Essential oil extracted by: steam distillation

R
Shelf life: 4 years

Safety
R Please read the "Safety First!" and Appendixes areas

O
for more information.

Safe for which AGES? ALL

T
Safe for PREGNANCY? NO
Safe for BREASTFEEDING? NO*
*"may interfere with gestation" according to
Essential Oil Safety - not likely to be
dangerous if used during breastfeeding, but

S that is a call you alone have to make

Safe for DOG? YES

E
Safe for CAT? NO

MAX TOPICAL DILUTION: none

E but always dilute before applying to the skin

D
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 Therapeutic Properties C
A
Please reference the Appendix for definitions
anthelmintic (vermifuge), anti-microbial/
anti-septic, carminative, depurative, diuretic,

R
stimulant (lymph, cellular)

R
Benefits the Following
O
Potential to be useful when used safely and appropriately
Digestive: parasites, bloating, gas
T
Lymph: swollen lymph nodes
Skin: wrinkles, scar

S
HOME: airborne germs, surface germs

E
E
D
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C Cinnamomum cassia, Cinnamomum
aromaticum

a
Plant part used: leaves, twigs, bark
Essential oil extracted by: steam distillation
Shelf life: 2 years

Safety
s Please read the "Safety First!" and Appendixes areas
for more information.

s
Safe for which AGES? Inhale: ALL
Topical: ages 2+ years
Safe for PREGNANCY? NO (embryotoxic)

i
Safe for BREASTFEEDING? NO*
*Not likely to be dangerous if used during breastfeeding
(embryotoxic means "toxic to baby growing in utero"), but
that is a call you alone have to make

a
Safe for DOG? NO
Safe for CAT? NO
MAX TOPICAL DILUTION: 0.05%
based on cinnamaldehyde content. Using
more than topical max can cause irritation
or sensitization.
NEVER USE if taking aspirin, have bleeding disorders, and
before or after surgery, as it is anti-coagulant (inhibits
blood clotting).
NEVER USE TOPICALLY IF skin is damaged or broken.
DRUG INTERACTION(S): Avoid inhaling, using topically, or
ingesting if using aspirin or other blood thinners. Avoid
using internally if using diabetes medication.
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 Therapeutic Properties
Please reference the Appendix for definitions
C
a
anti-bacterial (bactericidal), anti-microbial/
anti-septic, disinfectant, insecticidal, rubefacient,
stimulant (circulatory)

s
Benefits the Following s
i
Potential to be useful when used safely and appropriately
Circulatory: poor circulation
HOME: airborne germs, surface germs, insect

a
repellent

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C ATLAS
Cedrus atlantica

e Also known as: Atlas Cedarwood, Atlantic Cedar,

Moroccan Cedar

d Plant part used: wood

Essential oil extracted by: steam distillation
Shelf life: 7 years

a
r Safety
w
Please read the "Safety First!" and Appendixes areas
for more information.

Safe for which AGES? ALL

o Safe for PREGNANCY? YES

Safe for BREASTFEEDING? YES

o Safe for DOG? YES

Safe for CAT? NO

d MAX TOPICAL DILUTION: none

but always dilute before applying to the skin

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 Therapeutic Properties
ATLAS
C
Please reference the Appendix for definitions
analgesic, aphrodisiac, anti-bacterial (bactericidal), e
d
anti-catarrhal (expectorant/mucolytic),
anti-emetic, anti-fungal (fungicidal),
anti-histamine/anti-pruritic, anti-inflammatory/

a
anti-phlogistic, anti-microbial/anti-septic,
anti-seborrheic, astringent, cicatrisant,
decongestant, insecticidal/insectifuge, sedative
(nervous), stimulant (lymph)

Benefits the Following

r
Potential to be useful when used safely and appropriately w
o
Circulatory: arthritis
Immune: cold, flu, sore throat, histamine,
inflammation

o
Limbic/Emotional: anxiety, irritability, stress,
tension, insomnia, nausea, motion sickness
Lymphatic: swollen lymph nodes
Muscular: spasm, cramp, ache, pain
Nervous: headache, migraine
Respiratory: congestion, bronchitis, pneumonia,
tuberculosis, whooping cough
d
Sexual: impotence, frigidity, low sexual response
Skin: bacterial infection, athlete's foot, eczema,
psoriasis, fungal infection, acne, cellulite, oily skin,
body odor, itch, rash, wrinkles
HOME: airborne germs, surface germs, bug spray
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Therapeutic
Properties
Defined
T analgesic - provides relief from pain
aphrodisiac - promotes sexual desire
H anti-bacterial (bactericidal) - inhibits the growth of
E bacteria

R anti-catarrhal (expectorant/mucolytic) - decreases

thickness of mucous and increases its removal from
A the lungs
P anti-coagulant - inhibits blood clot formation

E anti-convulsant - inhibits convulsions or seizures

anti-depressant - alleviates depression
U anti-emetic - reduces feelings of motion sickness and
T nausea

I anti-fungal (fungicidal) - inhibits the growth of fungus

anti-helmintic (vermifuge) - expels parasites
C anti-histamine/anti-pruritic - reduces histamine
anti-infectious - inhibits the spread of infection
anti-inflammatory/anti-phlogistic - reduces
P inflammation
R anti-microbial/anti-septic - reduces microbial growth

O anti-migraine - reduces intensity of migraines

anti-neuralgic - reduces nerve pain
P anti-parasitic (parasiticide) - destroys parasites
E anti-seborrheic - relieves excess secretion of sebum

R anti-spasmodic - suppresses muscles spasms

anti-viral (viricidal) - inhibits the growth of viruses
T aperitive - stimulates appetite
I astringent - contracts the skin
cardiotonic - benefits the heart
E carminative - prevent formation of, or facilitates
S expulsion of gas in the GI tract

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cephalic - stimulates the mind T
cholagogue - promotes discharge of bile from the
system H
choleretic - increases volume of bile from the liver E
cicatrisant - promotes regeneration and formation of
tissue
R
decongestant - relieves congestion of the chest and A
lungs P
deodorant - reduces body odor
depurative - supports cleansing and removal of
E
impurities from the body U
digestive - benefits digestion T
disinfectant - destroys bacteria
diuretic - promotes production of urine
I
insecticidal - destroys insects C
insectifuge - repels insects
nervine/neurotonic - calms the nerves
phlebotonic - improves vein health P
rubefacient - increases blood circulation, and R
produces skin redness when applied topically
sedative - sedates the nerves
O
stimulant - increases energy in certain body systems P
stomachic - benefits the stomach E
vulnerary - benefits would healing
R
T
I
E
S
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Children and
Essential Oils
This appendix will teach you...
what age to begin DIFFUSING
what age to use TOPICALLY
a list of essential oils to AVOID
a list of essential oils SAFE to use
 C
First things first - AGES
Essential oils should be used with caution and intent. It
is not recommended that essential oils be used with

H
babies before the age of six months due to their
thinner skin and immature immune systems.
After the age of six months, you may diffuse child safe

I
essential oils for a specific purpose and short periods
of time. For an acute case (like a bee sting or bug
bite), you may use essential oils topically, but this
should be the exception and not the norm. Children

L
are particularly sensitive to aroma and products
applied to the skin.
After the age of 2 years you may start topical use with

D
a very low dilution (less than 1%), but keep in mind a
child's immune system takes several years to fully
develop, making them less able to deal with the
adverse affects which may arise when concentrated

R
products are used improperly on or around them.
Herbs and hydrosols are often a better and safer
choice for children.

E
After the age of 6 years the immune system has likely
matured, and adverse reactions from low dilutions of
essential oils are not as likely. You'll still want to use
low dilutions (usually 1%), but thicker skin is going to

N
provide more protection from topical applications.

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Essential oils to AVOID with children
There are essential oils which should be avoided with
children - either just inhaling, just topically, or both

H
(referred to below as "all routes") - due to various
reasons noted below.
Some essential oils have several different species or

I
chemotypes - some are safe for children, and some
are not. Please take note of the species or
chemotype noted to lessen confusion with other
essential oils with the same name (compiled from the

L
list of essential oils in this book):
Please refer to the profiles for more information.
Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum - under age 10

D
years avoid all routes based on high 1,8-cineole
content
Cassia Cinnamomum cassia, Cinnamomum
aromaticum - under age 2 years avoid topical use
based on cinnamaldehyde content
Clove Eugenia caryophyllata, Syzygium
aromaticum, Eugenia aromatica - under age 2 years R
E
avoid topical use based on eugenol content
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata,
Eucalyptus smithii, etc. - under age 10 years avoid
all routes based on high 1,8-cineole content

N
Lemongrass Cymbopogon flexuosus, Andropogon
flexuosus (East Indian); Cymbopogon citratus,
Andropogon citratus (West Indian) - under age 2
years avoid topical use based on citral content

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