Germs & Sickness Aromatherapy Blend 1
Safety first
Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with the ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide at:
As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.
See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.
Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.
The Blend
1 drop of Patchouli (P. Cabin)
1 drop of Peppermint (M.x spicata)
1 drop of Tea Tree ( M. alternifolia)
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 3 times daily for three weeks, then cease for three weeks.
Why It Works (Actions):
Patchouli - Anti-infectious, disinfectant, antiviral, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial
Peppermint - germicide, antiviral, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial
Lemon - disinfectant, anitbacterial, antifungal, antiseptic
Methods of use:
All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ Magic Mamas’ Collective which can be found here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/from-salves-to-sprays-the-ultimate-compilation-of-base-recipes-in-aromatherapy
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/essential-oil-dilution-chart
Cautions & Contraindications
A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.
Patchouli - The toxic constituents are patchoulenone and cinnamic acid. Avoid the use of patchouli with loss of appetite or anorexia, because it may reduce appetite. Due to research, if patchouli essential oil contains more than 5% alpha-bulnesene (delta-guaiene), it should be used with extreme care and never orally where these conditions exist: anticoagulant drugs, surgery, childbirth, peptic ulcer, hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Always check the safety precautions for each oil and follow the administration guidelines and dose and duration. Duration of exposure is as important as concentration. This is an important safety consideration throughout your studies. Always consider dose and duration whenever you use essential oils.
Peppermint - Toxic constituents are menthol, menthone, piperitone, and thymol. According to Tisserand, it is necessary to avoid using the oil in the first three months of pregnancy or while nursing. avoid use with children younger than two years as it can cause a frightening cold then hot sensation if the dilution is not low enough. Avoid with homeopathics. Topically for adults, use for a limited time only (i.e., no more than three consecutive weeks) and keep at a 2% or less dilution. Do not use it directly on damaged or sensitive skin without a skin patch test. Do not get it in your eyes. If you do wipe your eye by mistake after handling peppermint M. ×piperita, flush copiously with cold water or milk. It will not cause permanent damage.
Tea Tree (Australia) -The toxic constituent is 1,8 cineole. If the oil is high in 1,8 cineole, it may cause skin irritation in rare cases. It is recommended to apply a skin patch test if someone has sensitive skin. Oxidized tea tree has been shown to cause irritation, so be sure that your oil is stored correctly. Note 1,8 cineole is an oxide and is also known by different names depending on the botanical source. It is called eucalyptol in eucalyptus, cajuputol in cajuput, and 1,8 cineole in other essential oils. Thus, 1,8 cineol, eucalyptus, and cajuputol are the same constituents. You may also see 1,8 cineole spelled 1,8-cineole. Either way is correct. Consistency is important. Essential oils that contain more than 10% 1,8 cineole, eucalytpol or cajuputol must be used with care with. Children are specifically sensitive to 1,8 cineole. Always check the percentage of 1,8 cineole in essential oils. If the 1,8 cineole is above 10% note the following safety precautions: Do not apply full strength to the face, eyes, or nose. Avoid diffusion for longer than 15 minutes in a well-ventilated room for children under ten years of age. Do not apply, even diluted, to the face or nose of infants or children under 10 years of age.
Age Requirements
Patchouli: 6+
Peppermint: 6+
Tea Tree Australia: 6+
