Guest guest Posted March 16, 2000 Report Share Posted March 16, 2000 Hi all -- I'm wondering if I can get some educated opinions on using cedarleaf oil; " (Thuja Occidentalis (used in PEARS soap, and other soap products) (also used as a preservative) " I have an opportunity to get a few ounces at a fair price, but have read in many places that it is not a safe oil to use for anything. Julia Lawless' book lists the principal constituents as approx. 60% thujone, fenchone, camphor, sabinene and pinene, among others. My thoughts were to use it in soaps and lotions (more for the smell, but also for it's astringent and bug repelling properties), and maybe a few other things, but not if it is so dangerous. It's hard to say how much of the essential oil characteristics survive the lye process in soapmaking anyway, so I thought if you all could clue me in on this I could make a better decision. Or, if it is possible to use it safely, what precautions would you advise? I'm on digest, so any answers sent directly to me would be appreciated. (Also, I'm way behind on my mail, so if anything like this has been discussed lately, my apologies for not being more on the ball!) Thanks! Nancy M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2000 Report Share Posted March 16, 2000 In shirley Prices book she says " This oil needs extreme care in use and is banned from sale in France except thru' pharmacists.....Do not use in aromatherapy, because of he high thujone (ketone) content, known in this case to be hazardous. It is listed as being neurotoxic and abortive, but other reasearch shows neither acute toxicity, sensitization or irritation. " I would avoid it if your are pregnant and maybe use a cedarwood instead which is used in soapmaking a lot. I would keep it to a low concentration if you do use it. Good luck Let us know how it goes Nerys Australia ---- Original Message ----- " knmoreland " <knmoreland < > Thursday, March 16, 2000 7:49 AM [AX] Cedarleaf Oil > " knmoreland " <knmoreland > > Hi all -- > I'm wondering if I can get some educated opinions on using > cedarleaf oil; " (Thuja Occidentalis > (used in PEARS soap, and other soap products) > (also used as a preservative) " > I have an opportunity to get a few ounces at a fair price, but have > read in many places that it is not a safe oil to use for anything. > Julia Lawless' book lists the principal constituents as approx. 60% > thujone, fenchone, camphor, sabinene and pinene, among others. > > My thoughts were to use it in soaps and lotions (more for the smell, > but also for it's astringent and bug repelling properties), > and maybe a few other things, but not if it is so dangerous. > It's hard to say how much of the essential oil characteristics > survive the lye process in soapmaking anyway, so I thought if > you all could clue me in on this I could make a better decision. > Or, if it is possible to use it safely, what precautions would you advise? > > I'm on digest, so any answers sent directly to me would be appreciated. > (Also, I'm way behind on my mail, so if anything like this has been > discussed > lately, my apologies for not being more on the ball!) > Thanks! > Nancy M > > > > ------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates > as low as 0.0% Intro APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/975/4/_/605187/_/953185111/ > ------ > > ----------------- > QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to > -owner > > HELP THIS LIST GROW - INVITE A FRIEND > > The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or attention of the proper health care professionals. > Post message to list: > List owner: -owner > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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