Using Essential Oils

Common Methods of Using Essential Oils:

  • Applied directly to skin or NEAT
  • Internal (under the care of a medical professional or certified aromatherapist)
  • Diluted in Carrier Oil (often a 1:10 ratio is a good place to start or 1 drop essential oil in 10 drops carrier oil)
  • Massage Oil Blends
  • Vaporized
  • Added to baths
  • Diffused
  • Room Sprays
  • Added to Household Products and Cleaners
  • Added to Personal Care Products

    Please consult an essential oil reference guide before using as many oils require dilution and other safety precautions.  Not all oils can be used in every common method.

    Important Safety Reminders:

    • Essential Oils are powerful.
    • Please learn which oils are safe in which situations and never assume.
    • Keep out of reach of Children.  Avoid contact with eyes and mucus membranes. If pregnant, nursing, suffering from a medical condition, or taking medication, please consult a healthcare practitioner or certified aromatherapist before use.
    • Please consult an essential oil book or other professional source for suggested dilution rates.

    A few of Dr Jocelin’s Favorite Reference Guides.

    The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

    Essential Oils Pocket Reference

    Please note that Dr. Jocelin may not agree with everything in these books; however, she feels that they contain overall useful information.  

     

    Information was provided by Dr. Jocelin Whitaker. N.D., CA, D.B.M, C.N.C, HHP, C.C.H.A, CFC.
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