Expecting or Nursing?
You should avoid these oils
via
"ALL ROUTES".
They are considered unsafe as they cross the placenta and are toxic to the fetus. There are many resources on the Internet that can provide you with more detailed information on them. We must remember that essential oils are basically the concentrated extract of organic terpenes, aromatics and other molecules present in the plant. One drop equals one dose in many cases.
~A~
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Anise, Star, Illicium verum
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Aniseed, Pimpinella anisum
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Araucaria, Neocallitropsis pancheri
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Artemisia, Artemisia vestita
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Atractylis, Atractylylodes lancea
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~B~
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Basil, Ocimum sp.
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Basil (lemon), Ocimum x citriodorum (You can use small amounts, can cause miscarriage)
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Birch, Betula lenta
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Bitter Almond, Prunus dulcis (Can cause birth defects)
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Black Seed, Nigella sativa
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Buchu, Agathosma betulina, Agathosma crenulata
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~C~
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Calamint, Calamintha nepeta
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Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora (Excessive use can lead break down of red blood cells)
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Carrot Seed, Daucus carota
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Cassia, Cinnamomum cassia
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Chaste Tree, Vitex ugnus castus
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Cinnamon Bark Cinnamomum verum
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Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea (Can induce labour.)
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Cypress (blue), Callitris intratopica
~D~
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Dill Seed, Anethum graveolens, Anethus sowa
~E~
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Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus maidenii, Eucalyptus plenissima, Eucalyptus kochii, Eucalyptus polybractea, Eucalyptus radiata, Eucalyptus autraliana, Eucalyptus phellandra, Eucalyptus smithi, Eucalyptus staigeriana (can be used at a low dilution, no more than once a day
~F~
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Fennel (bitter and sweet), Foeniculum vulgare
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Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium
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Frankincense, Boswellia papyrifer (Can be used at a low dilution, no more than once a day)
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~G~
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Genipi, Artemisia genepi (Can be used at a low dilution, no more than once a day)
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~H~
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Hibawood, Thujopsis dolobratta
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Ho Leaf, Cinnamomum camphora
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Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis
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~L~
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Lanyuna, Artemisia afra
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Lavender (French/Spanish), Lavandula stoechas
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Lemon Balm, Melissa officionalis
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Lemongrass, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Avoid use during pregnancy, OK for use while nursing)
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~M~
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May Chang, Litsea cubeba (Avoid use during pregnancy, OK for use while nursing)
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Mugwort, Artemisia arborescens, Artemisia vulgaris
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Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha
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Myrtle, Backhousia anisata
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Myrtle (Honey), Melaleuca teretifolia
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Myrtle (Lemon), Backhousia citriodora (Avoid use during pregnancy, OK for use while nursing)
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~N~
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Nutmeg, Mysristica fragrans
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~O~
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Oregano, Origanum sp.
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~P~
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Parsley (Leaf/Seed), Petroslinum sativum
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Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium
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Plectranthus, Plectranthus fruticosus
~R~
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Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis
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Rue, Ruta graveolens
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~S~
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Sage (Dalmatian), Salvia officinalis
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Sage (Spanish), Salvia lavandulaefolia
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~T~
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Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare
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Tea Tree (Lemon) Leptospermum petersonii (Avoid use during pregnancy, OK for use while nursing)
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Thuja, Thuja occidentalis
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Thyme (Lemon), Thymus x citriodorus (Can be used at a low dilution, no more than once a day)
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~V~
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Verbena (Lemon), Aloysia triphylla (Can be used at a low dilution, no more than once a day)
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~W~
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Western Red Cedar, Thuja plicata
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Wintergreen, Gaultheria procumbens
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Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium
~Y~
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Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, Achillea nobilis
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~Z~
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Zeodary, Curcuma sedoaria