- Essential Oils Usage: Understanding the Risks
- pets and aromatherapy
- It’s okay for dogs, but aroma is dangerous for cats!
- Is it okay for humans to use aroma diffusers every day?
- Main contraindications and precautions
- 13 easy-to-use essential oils with no contraindications by scent system
- What is it like to learn the chemistry and action of essential oils?
- Main aromatic ingredients and main pharmacological actions
- 3 Famous Aromatic Molecules That Need Special Attention (in no particular order)
- 【reconfirmation! 】 Precautions for safe use
Essential Oils Usage: Understanding the Risks
Essential oils can be dangerous and should be used with caution. Always follow proper guidelines for dilution and application to ensure safe and effective use.
１：Even if the same essential oil is used by the same person, the degree of its effects will vary depending on their physical condition.
２：Some individuals should not use essential oils, especially those with contraindications.
３：Each aromatic component in an essential oil has a unique effect.
４：Even when using the same essential oil, there are individual differences in the degree of its effects.
５：If any essential oil degrades, it can have adverse effects on the human body.
６：It is strictly prohibited for non-experts to use essential oils as eye drops or in undiluted forms.
pets and aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can also benefit pets, as it helps relieve stress for pet owners. Aroma treatments for dogs are popular as a means of communication. However, aromatherapy may not be suitable for cats. If a cat has essential oils on its body or licks essential oils while grooming, it can be dangerous. Even letting the scent drift in the room can be harmful to some cats, according to some experts.
The use of aroma essential oils for pets is also “self-responsibility”!
It’s okay for dogs, but aroma is dangerous for cats!
Cats have different body structures from humans and dogs, so it is recommended to use citrus or refreshing scents. They cannot metabolize the “monoterpene hydrocarbons” that are often found in essential oils. Additionally, these compounds can be highly irritating to human skin, requiring careful control of usage amounts.
“Phenols” are associated with neurotoxicity and can be particularly hazardous for pregnant women and individuals with epilepsy. Similarly, “ketones” also pose risks and should be used with caution, especially for those with certain medical conditions.
Humans and cats have different bodily functions
Only aroma treatment for cats is absolutely useless!
However, some cat owners manage without using essential oils at all, suggesting that it is not necessary to be overly cautious. Nonetheless, there have been cases where the use of essential oils has led to serious issues for cats, including death, physical abnormalities, or illness. Additionally, the excessive use of essential oils can adversely affect human health, depending on the amount and duration of exposure. These concerns highlight the need for careful consideration and responsible use of essential oils.
Be careful not to “do not use essential oils = excessive stress”
Let’s enjoy aroma life with cats with correct knowledge
The site manager’s real cat is still healthy!
Although many people have a lot of knowledge about essential oils and aromatherapy, it is not always clear which essential oils are safe for cats or what the causal relationships are.
Be careful of the following when enjoying an aroma bath with a cat
①essential oil to use
②Usage time
③Greater ventilation when used on humans
Is it okay for humans to use aroma diffusers every day?
It is said that it is not good for humans to use a diffuser to bathe with essential oils every day. In addition to aromatic baths, it is advisable to set days when you do not use essential oils at all. This is important not only for essential oils with strong stimuli but also for those without. Long-term use of the same essential oil is also strictly prohibited.
The aromatic molecules of essential oils can spread from the respiratory tract to the body through the blood. Regardless of the type of aroma, including synthetic products, paying attention to the air environment will promote mental and physical health and ensure safety for the human body.
By all means, learn about the chemistry of essential oils, their contraindications, and the functions of the human body. This knowledge will enable you to use essential oils more safely and effectively.
To use aromatherapy safely, it is important to:
①Knowledge and practice of how to use and purchase essential oils correctly
②Knowledge of essential oil chemistry for the action of each essential oil
③Knowledge of the functions and diseases of the human body
Main contraindications and precautions
Use after drinking alcohol, strenuous exercise, while driving a car, etc.
About use during medication and after vaccination
Undiluted solution application and appropriate dilution concentration
About photosensitization (phototoxicity)
Continuing use of the same essential oil
Pregnant women, nursing mothers, etc.
Those with hormone-dependent diseases
Those with pre-existing conditions such as cancer
Those with allergies
Infants and the elderly
People with epilepsy
Those who are sick such as fever
The above contraindications and precautions differ for each essential oil, so check them out.
Deepen your understanding by learning the chemistry of essential oils
13 easy-to-use essential oils with no contraindications by scent system
[Green] “Citronella”
[Citrus type] “Ylang Ylang”, “Mandarin”
[Herbal] “Spikenard”, “Geranium Egypt”, “Frankincense”
“Lavender Angustifolia”, “Rosewood”
“Eucalyptus Radiata”
[Balsam type] “Juniper”, “Black Spruce”
[Floral type] “Ylang Ylang” “Rose”
At that time, it seems that the essential oils that the body and mind are looking for smell good!
There are many other aroma essential oils that have no contraindications, so please check them out.
What is it like to learn the chemistry and action of essential oils?
Unfamiliar aromatic component names such as “monoterpene hydrocarbons” and “phenols”
It came out, but in the world of aroma chemistry
Thyme thymol oil contains an aromatic molecule called thymol.
“Thymol” belongs to a class of aromatic ingredients called “phenol oils”.
“Thymol-specific actions” include XX actions and XX actions
Furthermore, the “effects peculiar to phenols” include △△ effects.
It is common to systematically memorize each essential oil in the form of
Remembering them will lead to safe use.
It’s a little difficult, but if you’re into it, you’ll be hooked on the chemistry of essential oils
The site manager enjoys this and continues to use aroma
Also, I noticed that the efficacy described in the book is because this ingredient has this action
Thinking in conjunction with the mechanism of the human body leads to a convincing reason.
Furthermore, with the idea of ”I will blend this essential oil today in anticipation of such an effect”
It is also an important essence to deepen enjoyment and richness.
Learning chemistry will allow you to enjoy aromas more practically
I think the real pleasure of medical aroma is here
Main aromatic ingredients and main pharmacological actions
Monoterpene hydrocarbons・・・Removal of stasis, anti-inflammatory effect, etc.
Monoterpene alcohols: immunoregulatory action, antibacterial action, etc.
Sesquiterpene alcohols: hormone-like action, decongestant action, etc.
Diterpene alcohols: estrogen-like action, stimulant action, etc.
Esters・・・・・・・・・・Nerve balance recovery effect, blood pressure lowering effect, etc.
Oxides・・・・・・・・・・・Immunoregulatory action, antiviral action, etc.
Ketones・・・・・・・・・・・fat-dissolving action, scar-forming action, etc.
Phenols・・・・・・・Stimulant action, anesthetic action, etc.
In addition to the above, there are many “specific effects of each aromatic ingredient”
There are other “aromatic ingredients”
3 Famous Aromatic Molecules That Need Special Attention (in no particular order)
①Sclareol (diterpene alcohols): contained in Clary Sage oil
There is a possibility of miscarriage due to the effect of menstruation
②Furocoumarins (lactones): contained in grapefruit oil, etc.
It has a phototoxic effect and may cause spots if exposed to direct sunlight after application.
③Thymol (phenols) ・・・・・・・・Contained in “thyme thymol” oil, etc.
May be irritating and cause skin irritation
There are many others, so let’s remember and use essential oils safely.
Aromatic molecules have good as well as bad effects
【reconfirmation! 】 Precautions for safe use
Quality and expiration date of essential oil (Deterioration starts even when opened)
Whether you are pregnant, have a history of illness such as cancer, or are in poor physical condition
Consideration of the user’s age and medications taken
Safe usage, usage amount, usable period, etc.
Contraindications, precautions, etc.
Action of each essential oil
Since it is “use at your own risk”, it is also important to check it yourself.
If you are unsure, it is safe to consult a doctor or specialist
Such as “handmade aroma spray” and “handmade aroma herb cosmetics”
Manufacture and sale are prohibited. (permission required)
Enjoy your creations for yourself.
Pay attention not only to contraindications and usage, but also to related laws and regulations✨
