Essential oils should be used with caution around children. Essential oils high in menthol and/or 1,8-cineole – Eucalyptus and Peppermint, for example – should be used with care around children aged six and under. The cooling sensation these oils provide can slow respiration, or even stop it. These oils should never be used on or around the face.
Not all children will have a negative reaction when inhaling Eucalyptus or Peppermint, but since results vary from child to child, the warning must be given.
Always treat essential oils as you would any other powerful medicine and keep them out of the reach of children.
Excerpt taken from the e-report, Using Essential Oils Safely. FREE when you sign up for our newsletter here.
| Lea Harris is a Certified Aromatherapist with Advanced Graduate training from Aromahead Institute in July 2013, but she is not a doctor. Please consult a trained aromatherapist or your doctor before using any of the suggestions on this website, as the user's age and health conditions must be taken into account before using. The information contained in this website is for informational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. |
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