Essential Oils Safety Tips

Please consult your doctor if you are taking prescription medications. These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. dōTERRA products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Pregnant or lactating women and persons with known medical conditions should consult a physician prior to the use of any dōTERRA product.

Epilepsy:

Oils not recommended for use: Basil, Birch, Dill*, Fennel*, Rosemary and Wintergreen

The following blends contain one or more of the above mentioned oils: AromaTouch, Deep Blue, DigestZen, On Guard,
PastTense, ClaryCalm* and Zendocrine

(*Use with caution)
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High blood pressure:

Oils not recommended for use: Rosemary and Thyme

The following blends contain one or more of the above mentioned oils: DDR prime, On Guard*, PastTense*, Zendocrine* (*contain Rosemary)

(Special note: Peppermint is to be used with caution as it has the possibility of increasing blood pressure. If you experience symptoms related to increased blood pressure, monitor your topical use of peppermint closely. Blends with peppermint: AromaTouch, Breathe, Deep Blue, DigestZen, Slim&Sassy)
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Those using blood thinners:

Oils not recommended for use: Clove and Cinnamon (high in Eugenol); and Birch and Wintergreen (high in Methyl Salicylate)

The following blends contain one or more of the above mentioned oils: Deep Blue, On Guard, PastTense, Slim n Sassy, Whisper and Zendocrine

(Special note: Fennel, Grapefruit and Thyme are the ModernEssential book’s recommended oils to naturally reduce blood clots but are not listed as contradictory with any medications)
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Those using high cholesterol medication:

Oils not recommended for use: Grapefruit

The following blends contain grapefruit: Slim & Sassy

(Special note: There are contradicting opinions about this caution but to err on the side of safety, we have mentioned it and advise you speak with your doctor)
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Aspirin allergy:

Oils not recommended for use: Birch and Wintergreen

The following blends contain one or more of the above mentioned oils: Deep Blue and PastTense
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Topical use recommendations:

Always dilute: Black pepper, Cassia, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Oregano and Thyme

Dilute if used repeatedly on the same location: Bergamont, Cassia, Cinnamon, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Lemon, Melaleuca, Peppermint and Ylang ylang

Photosensitive oils: Bergamot (most photosensitive - avoid sunlight for at least 48-72 hours), Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit

Bibliography

AromaTools. Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils. 5th ed. Orem (UT): AromaTools, 2013. Print.

Essential Oils Overview and Reference Guide, Published by: The Family Tree, 2008. “Proper Use of Essential Oils,” Proper Use of Essential Oils. Ed. Essential Oils Book. Everythingessential.me, 2013. Web. 07 Jan. 2014.

Wellness.com, Inc. “Clove (Eugenia Aromatica) and Clove Oil (eugenol).” Wellness.com. N.p., 2014. Web. 07 Jan. 2014.

Westcoast. “West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.” West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy. Essential Oils Blog, 03 March 2010. Web. 07 Jan. 2014.

White, Skylar. “Can You Take Cinnamon With a Blood Thinner?” LIVESTRONG.COM. N.p., 23 Aug. 2011. Web. 07 Jan 2013.

[Information compiled by Maria Saab with Rachel Loth]