| Basil |
Can harm some skin tissue due to allergic reaction
in some people. |
| Bergamot - (Photo toxic) |
If used in skin oil it can cause a burn when exposed
to sun, or sun lamps. |
| Camphor |
Prolonged inhalation can cause a sever headache in
some individuals. |
| Cinnamon - (Skin irritant) |
Do not anoint or use in a bath directly.
Can combine with salt for baths. |
| Clary Sage |
Prolonged inhalation can cause headache and should
not be combined with alcohol. |
| Clove - (Skin irritant) |
Do not anoint or use in direct baths. It can be cut
by using salt for baths. |
| Fennel bitter - (Convulsive) |
Can cause epileptic attack as well as act as an abortifacient
on pregnant women. |
| Frankincense - (skin irritant) |
Since the oils are very volatile they should not
be used directly on skin. |
| Hyssop - (Convulsive) |
Can cause epileptic attack as well as act as an abortifacient
on pregnant women. |
| Lemon - (Skin irritant) |
Can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Don’t use in baths at all. |
| Lemon Balm - (irritant) |
Do not use to anoint or directly in any bath, can
be cut with salt for bath. |
| Lemon grass - (irritant) |
Do not use to anoint or directly in any
bath, can be cut with salt for bath. |
| Lemon Verbena - (irritant) |
Very volatile and should not be used as an oil if
the hands touch it. |
| Marjoram - (abortifacient) |
Not to be used on pregnant women at any time. |
| Mugwort - (transdermal) |
Should not be used in direct touch with skin for
long periods of time. |
| Myrrh - (abortifacient) |
May cause skin irritation, and should never be used
for pregnant women. |
| Oregano - (irritant) |
May cause a rash in people who have an allergy to
the herb itself. |
| Penny Royal - (abortifacient) |
Never use on pregnant women or let it be used in
any bath salt etc. |
| Peppermint - (irritant) |
Can be a problem for people who have an allergy to
the herb itself. |
| Rue |
Should not be used at all on anyone for any reason,
can cause severe reactions. |
| Sage - (Convulsive) |
Can cause epileptic seizure, and it is not recommended
for people with high blood pressure. |
| Thyme - (irritant) |
Can cause breathing problems in some people. |