Nausea & Vomiting Aromatherapy Blend
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
Note: You can use either of these oils on their own for a nausea and/or vomiting or mix them.
1 drop of Cardamom (E. Cardamomum)
1 drop of Peppermint (M.x piperita)
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 6 times a day for the duration of the nausea and/or vomiting (typically no more than 3 days).
Why It Works (Actions):
Antiemitic - Essential oil used to lessen nausea and prevent or relieve vomiting: Cardamom and Peppermint
Antinausea - Essential oil that prevents or relieves nausea: Cardamom
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.
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.
Cardamom - Note, any oil with high 1,8 cineol should be used with caution around children and never used around the nose, face, or chest of young children as it can cause breathing problems. Watts lists cardamom essential oils as a potential mild sensitizer. A skin patch test is recommended. Cardamom seed may trigger gallstone colic (spasmodic pain) and is not recommended for self-medication in patients with gallstones.
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. 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.
Age Requirements
Cardamom: 10+
Peppermint: 6+
