Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Hi, Anne, I would say not to use it neat--I'm personally running into an average of about 1 person every time I do market who is allergic either to tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, or one of the other favorite ingredients (even one who was allergic to aloe vera) for handmade bath and body, which is much more than I've seen (again, personally, this is not a scientific study, just what I've been seeing from folks who wander into my area code and the one next to mine) in the last three years. JMHO, Serra Anne Boyle wrote: > Hi Everyone; > > I have a friend who uses Lavender Essential Oil to help her sleep at > night. > She rubs it on her wrists and puts some under her nose! > Is this a safe practice? Can the oil accumulate in her system over time? > I have read that Lavender oil is safe to use on skin....but just > wonder about the long term effect? > > Thanks in advance > > Anne > -- Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Live like it's Heaven on Earth. http://www.angelicprovidence.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 This won't hurt her, its very good to help you sleep. Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 Good Morning, I would put the drops on a tissue or a couple drops on the pillow. Not on herself. Smelling the drops near her will work. Nancy This won't hurt her, its very good to help you sleep. Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 what she did was called " raindrop therapy'... it's pushed by a certain multi level marketing company... and most educated practitioner's wouldn't think about either doing it to someone, or having it done. Normally they add thyme, oregano and lemon to the list... all known, strong irritants... of course it wasn't a sign that those areas needed work... it was a sign that your skin had received a chemical burn. there are VERY few oils that can cause permanent damage when used appropriately... one pair that comes to mind are sweet birch and wintergreen, because the methyl sal in them IS absorbed thru the skin and can accumulate in the liver... what she did was NOT safe and appropriate use of the oils.... At 07:06 PM 6/26/2004, you wrote: >I had a bad experience with a massage therapist who used to drop oils >on my back...I remember she used birch, >lavender,rose geranium,peppermint,and black cherry...and probably a few >others...some of them hurt...a stinging sensation >and she said that those were the areas that needed work...she massaged >those areas...where the skin was red! >I felt nauseated for days after that treatment. After reading several >posts on this line,I think this is referred to as Raindrop Therapy,. >I have been leary about these oils ever since,and wonder can they cause >permanent harm? 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 July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Many of you have mentioned using lavender for various things, so I thought I would just point out an important fact. If you are using Lavender oil "neat", that is to say undiluted on the skin (especially burned or broken), make sure that you are using essential oil of Lavendula angustufolia and not the many other types. Most lavenders have a high camphor content that is not advisable for direct contact with the skin, not to mention very uncomfortable. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 How can you determine this if the oil simply says %100 lavender oil? Tammi - Angela Sill herbal_remedies Monday, July 12, 2004 4:28 PM Herbal Remedies - lavender oil Many of you have mentioned using lavender for various things, so I thought I would just point out an important fact. If you are using Lavender oil "neat", that is to say undiluted on the skin (especially burned or broken), make sure that you are using essential oil of Lavendula angustufolia and not the many other types. Most lavenders have a high camphor content that is not advisable for direct contact with the skin, not to mention very uncomfortable. Blessings, Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 How can you determine this if the oil simply says %100 lavender oil? I think essential oils pretty much have to state those words... "essential oil" somewhere on the label. I wouldn't trust just 100% lavender oil. I have some 100% orange oil, but in the fine print on the back it says it is an essential oil. Hope this helps. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Tammi...I do not know the answer to this. We will have to wait till someone with this data jumps on....Mary O - Tammi Upshaw herbal remedies Monday, July 12, 2004 7:39 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - lavender oil How can you determine this if the oil simply says %100 lavender oil? Tammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 herbal remedies , " Tammi Upshaw " <da_good_stuff@w...> wrote: > How can you determine this if the oil simply says %100 lavender oil? > > Tammi Hi, Just wanted to give you the information on how you can determine if it is indeed the correct type of lavender to apply neat... There are Lavenders and then there are Lavendins. Your bottle should give you the Latin name to tell you what type of Lavender you have. The Lavenders have the Latin name " Lavendula Augustifolia " (you will sometimes see " var. Vera " or just " Lavender Vera " ) or Lavender Officianalis. The Lavendins are hybrids of Lavender (therefore cannot self-propogate...). These are listed as " Lavendula Hybrid " and then the var. There is Lavendin, Grosso -- " Lavendula Hybrid var. Grosso " and Lavendin, Super -- " Lavendula Hybrid var. Super " . All of these different types have their place in use. What you probably want for skin care and therapeutic use is the Lavender Augustifolia (vera), although Lavendin, Super is closest in chemistry to true Lavender. There are a multitude of web sites that can give you in-depth information and a multitude of essential oil suppliers who are ethical and *will* tell you (and guarantee) what you are getting. I personally love www.mountainroseherbs.com and www.naturesgift.com and www.av-at.com They will give you the information that you need. If there are any additives in your Lavender, they should be listed in the ingredients. Sometimes the Lavender can diluted with carrier oils like Jojoba oil or Sweet Almond oil or Fractionated Coconut Oil... I personally would never pay good money for that (I can do it myself). I also would not purchase any essential oil that does not list the Latin name of the oil. Hope this helps! Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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