Caution – Oils are chemicals

NAHA advise that the use of Essential oils are chemicals and that they can be hazardous when used the wrong way. It is important to follow the advice of a trained professional. Information provided on this site is not complete, and is not provided by a qualified aroma therapist. Content on REALM spiritual Advisors is an introduction only. The information here does not replace or constitute or replace professional aromatherapy advice.

Pregnancy, Labour, and Breastfeeding

There is contention and debate about the safety of essential oils for women who are pregnant (particularly in the first trimester). Most believe that a few drops of an essential oil is harmless, and that any ill effects that might occur from the use of essential oils to an unborn foetus, or induction of labour is related to the over use or ingestion of the oils. That being said, the following essential oils are advised as ‘to be avoided” by pregnant women and lactating mothers. Those women who are planning a pregnancy might also wish to avoid the oils.

Oils to avoid through Pregnancy and Labour or while breastfeeding.

Essential Oil	Latin Name	Essential Oil	Latin Name
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Basil ct estragole	Ocimum basilicum	Sage	Salvia officinalis
Birch	Betula Lenta	Tansy	Tanacetum vulgare
Camphor	Cinnamomum camphora	Tarragon	Artemisia dracunulus
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinalis	Thuja	Thuja occidnetalis
Mugwort	Atermisa vulgaris	Wintergreen	Gaultheria procumbens
Parsley seed or leaf	Petroselinum sativum	Wormwood	Artemisia absinthium