Ok, I had no intention of prattling on about this, it was just a simple post that may have been of interest to some; but to clarify...
Graelin is correct - use according to instructions. It's not just a male thing; it's a human thing to think if a little is good, a lot must be better - WRONG in this case; and is the reason why
TGA has classified some oils as poisonous - use with common sense, and according to instructions and they're all ok; and generally oils shouldn't be used undiluted, but there are exceptions too. And no oil is a cure all for all people; some people get a better response with a different oil for a particular ailment.
For general use in a bath or for massage application (in a carrier oil); use no more than a maximum of 6-8 drops of oil, whether by itself or as a blend of oils - I remember a mate doing likewise to Graelin; he had a bath and put 8 drops each of 3 different blends in...after about 10 minutes he couldn't get out and to the dunny quick enough; he was 'detoxing' too rapidly and was spewing, shitting and pissing all at the same time...sure cleaned him out in a hurry - after that he used oils with more caution, and according to instructions.
A little is all that is needed for most ailments, stronger doses can be used for severe conditions, but always with caution.
Just 1 personal account - About 12 years ago my then 3yo niece was wrapped in a towel after her bath and backed up against the gas room heater - she got 1st degree burns across her butt, and had safety grill pattern welts across both cheeks. Her mum had the sense to grab some Lavender and smother the burnt area in it (no water used); after 10 - 15 minutes she was asleep. Next day and for a few days after, more oil was added to the area, along with some aloe vera. The burn was healed within a few days (with no pustulating or blistering), and over the next few months the welts gradually diminished - today you wouldn't know she had such a burn, and she can wear a bikini like any other young lady. For 2nd degree burns see a doctor, 3rd degree get to a hospital.
The essential manual for Aromatherapy was written by
Dr Jean Valnet; a French doctor who in WWII used natural herbs and oils to treat thousands of injured soldiers because he simply could not get medical supplies to ward off infections. The science of
aromatherapy dates back thousands of years, with many 'perfumers' being highly regarded in their society for their ability to treat all manner of
ailments.
So aromatherapy is nothing new, it's just not readily accepted by most 'western trained medicos' at the moment; but remember that it was only a couple of decades ago acupuncture was dismissed just as quickly, along with chiropractic, naturopathy & other so called 'new age' practices.
anyhow, enough; you want more info and facts,
look it up.
amendment - this is just my personal advice/opinion, so don't take this as 'official medical advice'
