Essential Oils to AVOID during pregnancy!

Just came across this … not sure if anyone uses Essential oils or not, but I know that a few of you reading this are pregnant … so - if your pregnant and use essential oils - here ya go! :)

Essential oils to be avoided in pregnancy

Almond - bitter	Toxic
Aniseed	Anethole rich
Angelica	Emmenagogue
Basil	Possible irritant
Birch	Possible irritant
Black pepper	Skin sensitization
Boldo leaf	Toxic
Buchu	Liver hazardous
Calamus	Toxic
Camphor	Toxic
Cassia	Skin sensitization
Cedarwood	Emmenagogue
Chamomile	Emmenagogue
Cinnamon	Skin sensitization and emmenagogue
Clary sage	Emmenagogue
Clove	Skin sensitization
Elecampane	Skin sensitization
Fennel	Anethole rich
Fir	Possible irritant
Ginger	Emmenagogue
Horseradish	Toxic
Hyssop	Could cause toxicity
Jaborandi leaf	Toxic
Jasmine	Emmenagogue
Juniper	Emmenagogue
Lemon	Possible irritant
Lemongrass	Possible irritant
Marjoram	Emmenagogue
Melissa	Possible irritant
Mugwort	Toxic
Mustard	Toxic
Myrrh	Emmenagogue
Nightshade	Toxic
Nutmeg	Skin sensitization
Oregano	Skin sensitization
Parsley seed	Apiol rich
Pennyroyal	Toxic
Peppermint	Emmenagogue
Pine	Skin sensitization
Rose	Emmenagogue
Rosemary	Emmenagogue
Rue	Toxic
Sage	High thujone content
Sassafras	Toxic
Savin	Toxic
Savory	Could cause toxicity
Southernwood	Toxic
Stinging nettle	Toxic
Tansy	Toxic
Thuja	Toxic
Thyme both Red and Linalol)	Possible irritant
Wintergreen	Toxic
Wormseed	Toxic
Wormwood	Toxic

Essential oils that are suitable for children Tea tree Lavender Chamomile Roman (To make it easy remember - T L C) The above oils are suitable for children and can be used for Bathing Massage Room freshening Compresses