Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
42 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Basil
|
Sensitive skin, pregnancy
|
|
|
Benzoin
|
Sensitive skin, pregnancy
|
|
|
Bergamot
|
Phototoxic if it contains bergaptene, not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Black Pepper
|
Can be irritating, never use neat on the skin. Incomatible with homeopathy. Use low concentrations. Not recommended in pregnancy.
|
|
|
Cedarwood Atlas
|
Generally safe but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Chamomile (German)
|
Sensitive skin, pregnancy especially in early stages
|
|
|
Chamomile (Roman)
|
No known contraindications but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Clary Sage
|
Before or after drinking alcohol, during pregnancy
|
|
|
Cypress
|
Generally safe but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Eucalyptus Citriodora
|
Skin test for sensitive skin. Not compatible with homeopathy. Toxic if taken internally. Not recommended in pregnancy.
|
|
|
Eucalyptus Dives
|
Not compatible with homeopathy. Toxic if taken internally. Not recommended in pregnancy.
|
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus
|
Use low dilutions to avoid skin irritation. Not compatible with homeopathy. Toxic if taken internally. Not recommended in pregnancy.
|
|
|
Eucalyptus Smithii
|
Skin test for sensitive skin. Not compatible with homeopathy. Toxic if taken internally. Not recommended in pregnancy.
|
|
|
Fennel
|
Pregnancy, epilepsy, or in high doses (can be narcotic)
|
|
|
Frankincense
|
Generally safe but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Geranium
|
Very sensitive skin, pregnancy
|
|
|
Ginger
|
Very sensitive skin, can be phototoxic, can be an irritant, not recommended in pregnancy. Use low concentrations.
|
|
|
Grapefruit
|
Only phototoxic if distilled, check extraction method. Not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Jasmine
|
Useful in labour but never use during pregnancy
|
|
|
Juniper (Berry)
|
Never use in pregnancy. Can irritate kidneys so avoid for those with kidney roblems and avoid prolonged use in order to avoid causing them
|
|
|
Lavandin
|
Generally safe but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Lavender (Spike)
|
Generally safe but use low concentrations due to camphor content. Not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Lavender (True)
|
Generally safe but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Lemon
|
Phototoxic, can irritate skin so use low concentrations, not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Lemongrass
|
May irritate the skin. Not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Mandarin
|
Mildly photoxic
|
|
|
Marjoram (Sweet)
|
Never use in pregnancy
|
|
|
Myrrh
|
Not recommended in pregnancy or high doses. Do not use regularly or for prolonged periods of time as it takes a long time to expel from the body
|
|
|
Neroli (Orange Blossom)
|
No known contraindications but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Orange (Bitter)
|
Phototoxic, avoid in pregnancy
|
|
|
Orange (Sweet)
|
Expressed is safe but distilled is phototoxic, take care with sourcing. Not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Patchouli
|
Phototoxic, use low dilutions and avoid in pregnancy
|
|
|
Peppermint
|
Counteracts homeopathic remedies and should not even be stored with them Avoid late in the day especially with insomniacs, not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Petitgrain
|
No known contraindications but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Rose (Cabbage)
|
No known contraindications but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Rose (Damask)
|
No known contraindications but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Rosemary
|
Pregnancy, epilepsy, high blood pressure
|
|
|
Sandalwood
|
No known contraindications but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Tea Tree
|
Generally safe but can irritate the skin in some cases. Avoid in pregnancy.
|
|
|
Thyme
|
May cause sensitivity, use low dilutions. Avoid in pregnancy or hypertension
|
|
|
Vetiver
|
No known contraindications but not recommended in pregnancy
|
|
|
Ylang Ylang
|
Heady perfume can cause nausea & headaches, use in moderation. Pregnancy
|
