Essential Oils to be used Safely During Pregnancy
Essential oils shown to be safe during pregnancy are (please follow max dilution recommendations as provided in Essential Oil Safety):
- Copaiba Copaifera langsdorfii, Copaifera officinalis
- Coriander Coriandrum sativum
- Cypress Cupressus sempervirens
- Fir Needle Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies alba
- Frankincense Boswellia frereana, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia rivae
- Grapefruit Citrus x paradisi
- Juniperberry Juniperus communis
- Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
- Spike Lavender Lavandula latifolia
- Mandarin Citrus reticulata
- Neroli Citrus x aurantium
- Rosewood Aniba rosaeodora
- Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris
- Sweet Orange Citrus sinensis
- Norway Spruce Picea abies
- Tangerine Citrus reticulata
- Thyme ct linalool Thymus vulgaris
These are a suggested max. You can use the smaller amount or less and still have benefit.
10ml (2tsp) of oil or lotion add 1-2 drops of essential oil
15ml (1Tbsp) of oil or lotion add 2-3 drops of essential oil
20ml (4tsp) of oil or lotion add 3-4 drops of essential oil
Robert Tisserand www.roberttisserand.com
Lea Harris www.learningabouteos.com