Guest guest Posted April 1, 2000 Report Share Posted April 1, 2000 >Re your other question, it is possible that one could be >allergic to the EO if they are allergic to the plant but do a >patch test on the inside of the arm for 24hrs to see if you >get a reaction to the oil, if you don't then all is ok and you can >use that EO. Thank you Karen, If my brain was working right I would have thought of that. That is the way to test for any contact allergen. Sometimes I really blank on the obvious. ~~Sharron in Mexico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 in my experience, the synthetics are MUCH more apt to cause respiratory reactions than are the true EO's... but that's a real generality. I'm thinking of one friend who does fine with all the wood and root oils, and most of the leaf notes... but the florals will do a number on her...rose, jasmine, etc... so it truly is an individual thing. But I know a LOT of people who do just fine with the EO's, but can't walk down the candle and potpouri aisle at the supermarket without holding their breath. (I'm one of them) >I have a question about essential oils triggering allergies in people. > I know some people have problems with regular perfumes--whenever >they're around someone wearing perfume, it makes their allergies or >asthma act up. But what about essential oils? I usually wear a few >drops in my hair, which a lady in my choir knows about, and once she >said, " You've got to stop wearing that perfume, it makes my allergies >act up. " (I wasn't wearing any that day). > >Do essential oils have this effect on people, or is it just >commercial, chemical-y perfumes that do this? Does anyone know? Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 This has been the case for us, too. I and my son (4 yo) both have severe asthma. And perfumes and other smells set him off something fierce (me too, but not so severely) but he has never had a problem with the eo's that I diffuse. My MIL gets headaches whenever she is around perfumed anything and doesn't have a problem with eo's. There are probably some people who are allergic (or have developed sensitization) to some eo's but I think for the most part eo's are MUCH more tollerated. At least in my experience. Karen J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.