Peppermint applied to the temples helps with tension headaches. Essential oils for pregnancy or any other situation arent meant to be ingested. How to use essential oils during pregnancy motherly. Therefore please be aware of the list of essential oils to avoid in pregnancy, to. Aromatherapy essential oils may offer natural relief but only if you know which. Aromatherapy for pregnancy and those trying to conceive merrion. Thyme essential oil uses, benefits and warnings everphi.
I appreciated the straightforward introduction to essential oils for pregnancy and children. Lavender can also help and can be massaged into neck and shoulders. Thyme essential oil blends well with orange, cedarwood, oregano, pine, bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, lavender,and rosemary oils. Healing solutions 100% pure essential oils are bottled in uv blocking amber glass essential oil bottles. I have a few reference books that i trust as well and especially love. Thyme belongs to the lamiaceae family and is originally from the mediterranean. By adding a few drops of thyme essential oil we will obtain an excellent product for acne, since together with disinfecting, it will stimulate the natural defense mechanism of the skin. There are several variations including creeping thyme, mountain thyme, or wild thyme.
Pregnancy is a delicate period in both the mother and the fetuss life. For your convenience all 5ml, 10ml and 30ml products have a european dropper orifice eurodropper installed, larger sizes are shipped with a pipette. Avoid thyme essential oil during pregnancy, if have high blood pressure and it is irritative to some skin. However, there were constant religious overtones in the book that are. Excessive use of any oil can lead to skin sensitization. Lavender oil relieves pain of pregnancy and enhances cell renewal rate. Rather, theyre inhaled or diluted into a solution and used topically, whether its a spot treatment or bath soak. Ylang ylang, eucalyptus, lavender, clover, clary sage, or lemon. Some oils are safe to use aromatically but not topically like lemongrass. In the words of the book, aromatherapy for health professionals, there is no available. There are many myths surrounding essential oils for pregnancy. Always test for skin sensitivity prior to widespread use and use on the feet when possible.
For this reason, thyme oil is commonly used in mouthwashes and toothpastes. You can also learn more from the book essential oil safety. List of essential oils to avoid in pregnancy the miracle. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Essential oils uses during pregnancy and motherhood. In addition to tea tree oil, fertility can be improved when irregular menstruation caused by pcos is treated as above, with rose, fennel, anise oils and clary sage for fertility. Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure. Peppermint is a great topical and aromatic oil for pregnant women but. Thyme essential oil is ideal for adding in the preparation of natural creams and lotions, either with beeswax, or a mixture of carrier and essential oils.
Peppermint essential oil has so many great uses during pregnancy. In addition to livening up the flavor of food, the thyme plant thymus vulgaris is also the source of thyme essential oil. Thyme essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy as it can cause elevated blood pressure. It effectively kills germs and infections in the mouth and protects the teeth from plaque and decay.
When used as a topical application, massage oils or other skincare products are absorbed through the skin. Early research shows that applying lavender oil along with the essential oils from thyme, rosemary, and cedarwood to the scalp improves hair growth after 7 months of treatment. Thyme oil has antifungal, antiinflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Essential oils for pregnancy and essential oils for labor the beneficial properties of tea tree essential oil can be used to treat oily skin and acne brought on by pcos. Thyme essential oil contains 20 percent to 54 percent thymol, which gives thyme oil its antiseptic properties.