ESSENTIAL OILS - Health and Safety

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We do not recommend any essential oils to be taken internally unless under qualified supervision.

• We always recommend that the oils are diluted before application to the body.
  Lavender may be used neat for specific applications.
• The oils may be used singularly or in combination, but do not exceed the dilution ratios recommended 3 percent essential oil being a general rule, but less for others maked*.
• Certain oils may cause irritation and/or sensitisation to the skin
  and should be used in greater dilutions generally 1 percent or less- they are all marked *in the list of essential oils.
• Citrus oils, especially Bergamot Lime, should not be used on skin before exposure to the sun -
  except in shampoo or soap, as most is rinsed away.
• Avoid exposure to Clarysage in conjunction with alcohol.
• Keep oils out of the reach of chidren.
• If accidentally swallowed do not induce vomiting -
  drink at least 1 pint of water and seek medical attention.
• Avoid contact with the eye area: should this happen, wash eyes thoroughly with water.
  Seek medical attention if stinging persists after 10 minutes.

  "Everyone's Mind, Body, Emotions and Spirit are different, some more so than others. Some are allergic to grass or different plants. Essential oils are primarily the volatile chemicals of plants. Knowing the proper oil can create a balance in us on many different levels. They can effect heavy matter as well as light matter. They can effect the fields which matter itself springs from.

  I have personally placed every oil neat on my skin at one time or another, with varying results. The worst I have felt is burning not unlike eating Hot Indian or Mexican Food or being to close to fire. Like with the food I went for large amounts of cold water, but with the added moisturizer or mild soap to help wash away the excess oil. With Hyssop I felt faint, hot and cold rushes. I don't recommend using this oil on your skin unless with the supervision of a qualified Aroma therapist and I don't mean a week or month class. I mean a aroma therapist who has studied for a couple years and is devoted to learning the in's and out's of Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a complex Art. Some have the instinct, common sense and knowledge to use what Creation has made available to us. When placing these complex oils on your body in amounts greater than stated on our bottles you must Know thyself well. Knowing your relationship to all things is very useful, but not absolutely necessary. So please stick to the directions on the bottle and leaflet; read as much as you can, have fun and take a course.

  I do recommend the burning of any oil in a Burner Vaporiser. The quantity of oil is the relationship between the size of the space you are vaporizing the oil in, the amount of available fresh air, in relationship to your individual sensitivity. It is advisable to find the point where you are content, happy and fulfilled and not going past your saturation level. Simply said, if you have a large room use more oil. Essential oils are also personal. Many people love the aroma of Jasmine, but others don't. I particularly love the aroma of our most recent Grapefruit. It is from pink grapefruit and has all of it's nootkatone. It is sweet and pungently fruity. I probably love grapefruit because at times I can be a pedantic task master; wanting everything to be perfect. Grapefruit helps lighten me up. Essential oils are like food, when you find the one which gives you what you need and want they will become a part of your life."

  PS I do not in anyway recommend you doing as I do with the essential oil: putting essential oils neat on your skin. These oils are a way of life for me and I do everything I can to have direct experience with them. Scott Ballard, Director