Essential oils have a lot of benefits, but the premise is "correct use", because the essential oils are similar to the Chinese herbal medicine, but also has a medicinal effect, since there is a medicinal effect, and sometimes toxicity, there are some contraindications to the use of the oil, but do not have to worry about it too much, as long as you follow a few principles of the correct and safe use of essential oils has become very simple!

Eight rules for safe use

1, must be diluted

Essential oils are highly concentrated, so most of them must be diluted when used. As far as the use of essential oils is concerned, the use of essential oils in the air is a method of dilution, and when absorbed directly into the skin, it is necessary to add vegetable oils to dilute them, in short, remember to dilute them first.

Of course, essential oils can not be applied with pure oil, in general, in addition to phenols or some of the more stimulating skin oils, a small amount of 1 to 2 drops of use is no problem, there are emergency situations or temporary inconvenience to adjust the use of the oil, you can also use pure oil, but do not make a habit of not using too much at once, 1 to 2 drops is acceptable. The most suitable for pure oil use is lavender, tea tree, some aromatherapy experts believe that only these two essential oils can be pure oil use.

2, the internal use of experts or aromatherapist instructions

Good quality essential oils can be taken internally, but not all essential oils are suitable for internal use, and the essential oils on the market are a mixture of good and bad, if you can't determine the good and bad of the essential oils, it is best not to take them orally. Some schools of aromatherapy even believe that essential oils should not be taken orally and take a more cautious attitude. Of course, an aromatherapist with extensive experience in the field can recommend oral intake according to actual needs, but unless there is expert guidance, it is better to avoid oral intake!

3, not in contact with the eyes

Essential oils are highly concentrated, so they should not be in contact with the eyes, such as the use of the eye area, the dose should be adjusted to about 1%, and do not rely on the eyes too close. You can also use pure dew instead of essential oils to avoid inadvertent contact with the eyes.

4. Skin test before use

Some essential oils can cause allergies or irritate the skin, and some people are allergic to essential oils, so it's important to test before use. First of all, you should mix 3% essential oils and use them in your armpits or chest, and then use them only after 24 hours without any allergic reactions. If you have tested several essential oils in the future and have a better understanding of essential oils, you can skip this step.

5, skin wounds

Essential oils should be avoided in wounds, so do not apply essential oils directly to wounds on the skin, but if it is a very small cut, small wounds, you can use essential oils to make the skin heal faster!

6, photosensitive essential oils do not use in the parts of the sun

Some essential oils can cause photosensitivity to the ingredients, use if the sun, the skin will become black, and even cause skin cancer. There is also a difference between light and heavy photosensitivity, such as grapefruit, a light evening low-dose use, the next day in the sun does not matter, but like lemon verbena, photosensitivity may be maintained for a long time, we must avoid using in the sun will be exposed to the sun. Generally speaking, citrus (Rutaceae citrus) essential oils, lemon, bergamot, tangerine, sweet orange, lime, etc., are photosensitive, as well as the root of Angelica dahurica, lemon verbena, turnip, etc., are essential oils with photosensitivity.

7, a single essential oil can not continue to use too long

The same kind of essential oils, continuous use of up to 3 weeks, to avoid the use of a single essential oil every day, the reason is to continue to use the same kind of essential oil every day, on the one hand, the body accustomed to this kind of essential oil, so that the effect deteriorates; here, if the use of the essential oils and toxicity, long time will be on the liver, kidney damage. In contrast, the use of compound will be safer than a single formula, if it is for the purpose of conditioning, compound essential oils can continue to use about 3 months, the longest not more than half a year, but it is best to consult an expert before using the safer!

8, not often too high dose

The use of essential oils, want to achieve therapeutic effects usually have to be a low dose, and continue for a period of time, so that the adjustment of the body function is the best effect. High dose through only used in emergency situations, such as fever, diarrhea, or some of the emergencies produced when the auxiliary, ordinary use, the concentration is still 3 ~ 5% appropriate; the more dangerous essential oils, to not more than 3% shall prevail.

[Can not use essential oils of the crowd]

1, infants

Generally speaking, in addition to the labeling of essential oils to avoid the use of infants and young children, such as ketones, phenols and other components of essential oils, infants can use essential oils or a lot of essential oils, but if you don't understand the essential oils, the general use of the home or to Lavender, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Xylocarpus, Tangerine and other safer oils. appropriate. And the dose should be low, it is best to go through the guidance of a specialist.

2, pregnant women

Pregnant women should avoid the use of essential oils with menstrual effects, because the use of such oils will lead to menstruation, that is, menstruation, as for the miscarriage, there is no evidence to show that; some of the more dangerous oils can not be used, such as rosemary, myrrh, hyssop, parsley and other essential oils, the country seeks to be cautious, pregnant women using essential oils or to go through the specialists! The use of essential oils by pregnant women should be guided by specialized personnel.

3, asthma should not use the steam inhalation method

Asthma for the use of steam method of inhalation of essential oils, or to avoid too strong steam, because too strong steam, on the contrary, will make the asthma patients a moment of gasping for air, and there is a danger of generating.

4, liver, kidney function is not good people should be careful

Some essential oils will cause liver, kidney toxicity, the dose of low use no harm, but the dose is high and meet their own function is not good, there will be harm, so the liver and kidney function is not good people, or to consult a specialist after the use of safer.

5, epileptic

Some essential oils can induce epilepsy, so epileptic patients are not suitable for use, such as hyssop, myrrh and other essential oils.