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Essential Oils to Avoid While Pregnant or Oils to Use Cautiously



This list is not the be-all end-all, and we may add others to it over time. Your use of essential oils is at your discretion, and you are responsible for becoming educated on those oils you choose to use on yourself and your family.

Aniseed

Basil

Bay

Birch

Black pepper

Clary Sage

Caraway

Cinnamon

Cedarwood

Clove

Cistus

Cumin

Camphor

Fennel

Hyssop

Hops

Juniper

Marjoram

Mace

Myrrh

Nutmeg

Oregano

Peppermint

Parsley seed

Pimento Berry

Sage

Spikenard

Savoury

Tarragon

Thyme (Red & Linalol)

Rosemary

Wintergreen

Valerian

 

 

The International Federation of Aromatherapists states that these following essential oils should not be used:

Bitter Almond

Boldo Leaf

Calamus

Yellow Camphor

Horseradish

Jaborandi Leaf

Mugwort

Mustard

Pennyroyal

Rue

Sassafras

Savin

Southernwood

Tansy

Thuja

Wintergreen

Wormseed

Wormwood

 Aniseed

 

 

 

 

The essential oils that are generally safe to use during second and third trimester of pregnancy are:

Bergamot

Grapefruit

Lemon

Lavender

Mandarin

Neroli

Orange

Petitgraine

Rose (third trimester)

Chamomile

Rosewood

Sandalwood

Tangerine

Ylang-Ylang

 

 

It is recommended that essential oils are used after the first trimester of pregnancy, unless otherwise stated and that the amounts used, are to be cut in half of normal adult use.

If you have questions or concerns you should always consult a certified aromatherapist before using any essential oils during pregnancy.













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