Essential Oil Safety: Pregnancy, breastfeeding and Kid safe oils
Per request I am compiling a comprehensive oil list of oils that are safe for Pregnancy, breastfeeding and for kids. Some of these oils can be safe for all 3, some are only safe for 1. I will separate them out into each section, as well as separate the kids section into appropriate ages as well. As this is a list I do not expect anyone to sit down and read the whole thing, and rather it will be for browsing and for reference. Please note some safety recommendations before we get started.
I have include max topical dilution rates for reference, however first and foremost you must always use the proper dilution for age- so if a max dilution is higher than the max dilution for a persons age always chose the lower dilution and vice versa.
Dilution recommendations are as follows for the age groups:
Newborns-3 months: No oil use at all or .01% dilution (max)
3-6 months: .1-.2% dilution (max)
6-12 months: .2% dilution (max)
12-24 months: .2-.5% dilution (max)
2-10 years: 1% dilution (max)
10-14 years: 1-3% dilution (max)
14+ years: 1-3% daily use, 5-10% max one time uses
For pregnancy dilute to .5-1% or less
Also note oil use beyond Lavender and Chamomile for infants under 6 months is discouraged and also remember to start at the lowest possible dilution you can and work your way up introducing no more than 1 new oil in a 2-4 week period
With any age always opt for the lowest dilution, saving higher dilution rates for singular, targeted uses and still always respect the lowest max dilution that is offered- so say an oil has a max dilution of 1% and a person is 14 years of age and can safely have a 3% dilution you would opt for the 1% for that particular oil.
Please double check on your own that an oil is safe for you and your family. I will cross reference as much as I possible can but I am still only a singular source, and many aromatherapists have differing views. Be informed, be aware and choose what is the best advice for you and your family; choose what you are most comfortable with.
For reference if there were several topical max dilutions listed I went with the lowest one to make things easier, you can always easily look up if there are higher topical max dilutions if you would like to use more of an oil.
And lastly, please PLEASE note the exact name and species of the oil (I will include latin botanical names) because some species are okay and other species of the same plant are not. So PLEASE be aware of the differences.
*Disclaimer: I am one person and although I am a certified aromatherapist there is only so much that I can do. Updates happen, I can miss things etc. Please do not use this post as your single source for what is safe, a lot of other factors also go into oil usage in pregnancy/breastfeeding/children. For more up to date information please follow reputable sources such as Robert Tisserand and Lea Jacobson or the NAHA website
Essential Oils safe for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Amyris/West Indian Sandalwood– Amyris balsamifera: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Angelica(all listed)– Angelica archangelica, (Himalayan) Angelica glauca (Angelica Seed) Angelica archangelica: Topical Max is .8%
Balsam Poplar– Populus balsamifera: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Basil Linalool– Basilicum ct linalool: 3.3%Max dilution
Basil Methyl Cinnamate– Basilicum ct methyl cinnamate: 15% Max dilution
Basil Estragole– Basilicum ct Estragole: .1% Max dilution
Basil Hairy– Ocimum americanum: 30% Max dilution
Basil Holy– Ocimum tenuiflorm, Ocimum sanctum: 1% Max dilution
Basil Madagascan– Ocimum gratissimum: .2% Max dilution
Basil Pungent- Ocimum gratissimum: .8% Max dilution
Bay West Indian– Pimenta racemosa: .9% Max Dilution
Benzoin– Stryax benzoin, Styrax paralleloneurus, Styrax tonkinensis: 2% Max dilution
Bergamot– Citrus bergamia, Citrus aurantium: .4% Max Dilution
Bergamot Mint– Mentha aquatica, Mentha citrata: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Buddha Wood– Eremophillia mithcellii: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cajeput– Melaleuca cajuputi, Melaleuca leucadendrom var. cajuputi: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Camphor Boreno– Dryoblananops aromatica, Dryoblananops camphora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Camphor White– Cinnamomum camphora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cananga– Cananga odorata: .8% Max dilution
Camphor Yellow– Cinnamomum camphora: .25% Max dilution
Caraway Seed– Carum carvi: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cardamom– Elatteria cardamomum, (Black) Amomum subulatum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Catnip–Nepeta cataria: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cedawood (Atlas, Himalayan, Texas, Virginian)– (Atlas) Cedrus atlantica, (Chinese) Chameacyparis funebris, Cupressus funebris, (Himalayan) Cedrus deodora, (Port Orford) Chameacyparis lawsomiana, (Texas) Juniperus ashei, Juniperus mexicana, (Virginian) Juniperus virginiana: No topical max, but always dilute before applying to skin
Chamomile German– Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Chamomile Roman– Anthemis nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Chamomile Moroccan– Ormenis mixta: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cilantro– Coriandum savitum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cinnamon Leaf– Cinnomomum verum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum: .6% Max dilution
Cistus– Cistus ladanifer, Cistus ladaniferus: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Citronella– Cymbopogon winterianus, Cymbopogon nardus: 18.2% Max dilution
Clementine– Citrus clementina, Citrus reticulata var. clementina: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Clary Sage– Salvia sclarea: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Clove– Eugenia Caryophyllata, Syzgium aromatic, Eugenia aromatica: .5% topical max
Coffee– Coffea arabica: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Copiaba– Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera langsdorfii: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Coriander– Corinadrum sativum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cumin– Cuminum cyminum: .4% Max dilution
Cypress–Cupressus semervirens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cypriol– Cyperus scariousus, Cyperus mitis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Damiana– Tumera diffusa, Tumera aphrodisiaca: 30% Max dilution
Davana- Artemisia pallens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Dill– (European) Anethym graveolens, (Dill weed) Anethym graveolens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Elemi– Canarium luzonicum, Canarium vulgare: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Eucalyptus (Globulus, Radiata)– Eucalyptus Globulus, Radiata, Smithii: 20% Max dilution
Eucalyptus Macarthurii– Eucalyptus Macarthurrii: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Eucalyptus Peppermint– Eucalyptus dives: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Eucalyptus Polybractea– Eucalyptus polybractea ct Cryptone: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Fir (All Listed)– (Douglas) Pseudotsuga menziesii, (Silver) Albies alba, (Canadian) Abies balsamea, (Himalayan) Abies spectabilis, Abies webbiana, (Japanese) Abies sachalinesis, (Siberian) Abies sibirica, (Silver) Abies alba: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Fragonia– Agonis fragrans: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Frankincense– Boswellia carterii/sacra, Boswellia frereana, Bosweillia serrata: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Galbanum– Ferula galbaniflua, Ferual gumbos, ferula erubescens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Garlic– Allium sativum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Geranium– Pelargonium graveloens, Pelargonium x asperum: 17.5% Max dilution
Ghandi Root– Homalomena aromatica: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ginger– Zingiber officinale: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Gingergrass– Cymbopogon martinii: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Grapefruit– Citrus paradisi: 4% Max dilution
Helichrysum– Helichrysum italicum, Helichrysum agngustifolium, Helchrysum stoechas: No topical max (absolute topical max is .5%) always dilute before applying to skin
Helichyrsum Gymnocephalum– Helichrysum gymnocephalum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Hemp– Canabis sativa: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ho Leaf Cineole– Cinnamomum capmphora ct cineole: 11% Max dilution
Ho Leaf Linalool (Ho wood)– Cinnamomum camphora spp galvescens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Hyssop Linalool– Hssyopus officinalis var decumbens ct linalool: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Inula– Dittrichia graveolens, Inula graveolens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Jasmine– Jasminum grandiflorum, Jasminum officinale: .7% Max Dilution
Jasmine Sambac– Jasminum samba: 4% Max dilution
Juniper Berry– Juniperus communis:No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Juniper (Utah and Phoenician)– (Utah) Juniperus osteosperma, (Phoenician) Juniperus phoenician: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Kanuka– Kunze ericoides: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Kunzea– Kunze ambigua: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Labdanum– Cistus ladanifer: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Laurel Leaf–Laurus nobilis: .5% Max dilution
Lavandin– Lavandula x intermedia, Lavandul hybrida, Lavandula hortensis, Lavandin arbialis, Lavandin grosso, Lavandin super: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Lavender (Bulgarian, French, Spanish, Spike): (Bulgarian) Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis, Lavandula vera, (French) Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinale, Lavandula vera, (Spanish) Lavandula stoechas, (spike) Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula spica: 8% Max dilution
Lemon– Citrus limon: 2% Max dilution
Lemon Eucalyptus– Eucalyptus citriodora, Corymbia citriodora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Lemongrass– Andropogon flexosus, (East Indian) Cymbopogon citratus, (West Indian) Andropogon citratus: .7% Max dilution
Lime: Citrus aurantifolia, (Key) Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus x aurantifolia, (Mexican) Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus x aurantifolia, (Persian) Citrus x latifolia: .7% Max dilution
Lime Kaffir(Combava leaf)– Citrus hystrix: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Mace– (East Indian and Indian) Myristica fragrans, Myristica officinalis: 2% Max dilution
Magnolia (Flower and Leaf)– Michelia alba, Michelia longifolia: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Mandarin– (Including green) Citrus reticulata, Citrus nobilis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Manuka– Leptospemum scoparium: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Marjoram Spanish– Thymus mastichina: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Marjoram Sweet– Origanum marjorana, Origanum hortensis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Marjoram Wild– Origanum marjorana, Origanum hortensis ct carvacrol, Origanum hortensis ct linalool: 1.2% Max dilution
Mastic– Pistacia lentiscus: 20% Max dilution
Melissa– Melissa officinalis: .9% Max dilution
Mugwort Douglas– Artemisia douglasiana: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Muhuhu– Brachyleana hutchinsii, Brachyleana huillensis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Neroli– Citrus x aurantium: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Nialoui– Melaleuca quinquenervia ct cineole, Melaleuca quinquenervia ct nerolidol, Melaleuca quinquenervia ct viridiforol (Niaouli/Nerolina) Melaleuca quinquenervia ct linalool: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Opoponax– Commiphora erythaea: .6% Max dilution
Orange Bitter– Citrus x aurantium, Citrus aurantium subs amara: 1.2% Max dilution
Orange Blood– Citrus senensis: 1.2% Max dilution
Orange Sweet(And wild)–Citrus sinensis, Citrus aurantium var sinensis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Osmanthus– Osmanthus fragrans: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Palmarosa– Cymbopogon martinii, Andropogon martinii: 6.5% Max dilution
Palo Santo– Bursera graveolens: 3.4% Max dilution
Patchouli– Pogostemon cabling, Pogostemon patchouly: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Pepper (all listed)– (Black) Piper nigrum (Pink) Schinus molle (White) Piper nigrum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Peppermint– Mentha piperita: 5.4% Max dilution (This oil can reduce breast milk supply in some women, use at .5% sparingly just in case)
Peru Balsam: Mryoxylon balsamum, Myroxylon pereirae: .4% Max dilution
Petitgrain- Citrus aurantium: .4% Max dilution
Pine (all listed EXCEPT Huon(Dacrydium franklinii) and Ponderosa(Pinus pondersosa))- (Black) Pinus nigra, (Dwarf) Pinus mugo, Pigus montana, (Grey) Pinus divaricata, Pinus banksiana: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Plai– Zingiber cassumunar, Zingiber montanum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ravensara Bark– Ravensara aromatica: .1% Max diluiton
Ravensara Leaf– Ravensara aromatica: 1% dilution
Rosalina– Melaleuca ericfolia: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Rose– Rosa x damascena, Rosa damascena: .6% Max dilution
Rose absolute– Rosa x centifolia, Rosa gallica: 2.5% max dilution
Rosemary Camphor– Rosmarinus officinalis ct camphor: 16.5% Max dilution
Rosemary Cineole– Rosmarinus officinalis ct cineole: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Rosewood–Aniba rosaeodora, Aniba amazonica, Aniba parviflora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage African Wild– Tarchonanthus camphoratus: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage Blue Mountain– Salvia stenophylla: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage Greek– Salvia fruiticosa: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage White– Salvia apiana: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage Wild Mountain– Hemizygia petiolata: .7% Max dilution
Sandalwood Australian, East Indian, East African and New Caledonian– (Australian) Santalum spicatum, Santalum cyngonrum, Fusanus spicatus, Eucarya spicata (East African) Osyris lanceolata, (East Indian) Santalum album, (New caledonian) santalum austrocaledonicum: 2% Max dilution
Saro– Cinnamosma fragrans: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Spearmint– Mentha spicata, Mentha caridaca, Mentha crispa, Mentha viridis: 1.7% Max dilution
Spikenard– Nardostachys grandiflora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Spruce (all listed)– (Black) Picea mariana, Picea nigra, (Hemlock) Tsuga canadensis, Pinus canadensis, (Norway) Picea abies, (Red) Picea rubens, (White) Picea glauca, Picea alba: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Tangerine– Citrus reticulata, Citrus nobilis, Citrus tangerine: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Tansy Blue– Tanacetum annum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Tarragon- Artemisia dracunculus: .1% Max dilution
Tea Tree– Melaleuca alernifolia: 15% Max dilution
Thyme–Tymus vulgarizes ct carvacrol, cy geraniol, ct linalool, ct thujanool, ct thymol, ct limonene, Thymus serpyllum ct limonene, Tymus zygis ct linalool: 1.3% Max dilution
Thyme Borneol, Lemon, Serphyllum, Spike, Zygis- (Borneol) Thymus satureioides, (Lemon) Thymus x citriodorus, Thymus lanuginosus, Thymus serphyllum (Serphyllum) Thymus serphyllum, (Spike) Thymbra spicata (Zygis) Thymus zygis: 1.3% Max dilution
Turmeric– (Leaf) Curcuma longa (Rhizome) Curcuma longa, Curcuma domestica, (Wild) Curcuma aromatica: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Valerian-(European) Valeriana officinalis, (Indian) Valeriana jatamansi: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Vanilla– Vanilla planifolia (bourbon) Vanilla fragrans, Vanillla tahitensis (Tahitian): No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Verbena – (Honey) Lippia javanica, (Lemon) Aloysia triphylla, Aloysia citriodora, (White) Lippia alba, Lippia geminata: .2% Max dilution
Vetiver– Vetiveria zizanoides, Andropogon muricatus: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Yarrow Green– Achillea noblis: ANo topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ylang Ylang– Canaga odorata, Canag odorata genuina: .8% Max dilution
Yuzu– Citrus junos: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Oils Safe For All Ages (For topical and inhalation unless others labeled as one or the other)
Amyris– Amyrsi balsamifera: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Angelica– Angelica archangelica, (Himalayan) Angelica glauca (Angelica Seed) Angelica archangelica: Topical Max is .8%
Balsam Poplar– Populus balsamifera: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Basil Linalool– Basilicum ct linalool: 3.3%Max dilution
Basil Methyl Cinnamate– Basilicum ct methyl cinnamate: 15% Max dilution
Basil Estragole– Basilicum ct Estragole: .1% Max dilution
Basil Hairy– Ocimum americanum: 30% Max dilution
Basil Holy– Ocimum tenuilorm, Ocimum sanctum: 1% Max dilution
Basil Lemon-Inhalation only– Ocimum x citridorum
Basil Madagascan– Ocimum gratisssimum: .2% Max dilution
Basil Pungent– Ocimum gratissimum: .8% Max dilution
Bay West Indian– Pimenta racemosa: .9% Max Dilution
Benzoin– Stryax benzoin, Styrax pralleloneurus, Styrax tonkinensis: 2% Max dilution
Bergamot– Citrus bergamia, Citrus aurantium: .4% Max Dilution
Bergamot Mint– Mentha aquatica, Mentha citrata: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Buddha Wood– Eremophillia mithcellii: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Camphor Boreno– Dryoblananops aromatica, Dryoblananops camphora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Camphor White– Dryoblananops aromatica, Dryoblananops camphora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Camphor Yellow– Cinnamomum camphora: .25% Max dilution
Cananga- Cananga odorata: .8% Max dilution
Caraway seed– Carum carvi: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Carrot Seed– Daucus carota: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cassia- Inhaling– Cinnamomum cassia, Cinnomomun aromaticum
Catnip– Nepeta cataria: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cedarwood (Atlas, Himalayan, Texas, Virginian)– (Atlas) Cedrus atlantica, (Chinese) Chameacyparis funebris, Cupressus funebris, (Himalayan) Cedrus deodora, (Port Orford) Chameacyparis lawsomiana, (Texas) Juniperus ashei, Juniperus mexicana, (Virginian) Juniperus virginiana: No topical max, but always dilute before applying to skin
Chamomile (German and Roman)– Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita, Anthemis nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Chamomile Moroccan- Ormenis mixta: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Champaca Orange- Michelia champaca: 17.5% Max dilution
Cilantro– Coriandum savitum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cinnamon Bark– Cinnamomum verum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum: .01% Max dilution
Cinnamon Leaf– Cinnomomum verum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum: .6% Max dilution
Cistus– Cistus ladanifer, Cistus ladaniferus: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Citronella– Cymbopogon winterianus, Cymbopogon nardus: 18.2% Max dilution
Clary Sage– Salvia sclarea: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Clementime– Citrus clementina, Citrus reticulata var. clementina: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Clove-Inhaling- Eugenia Caryophyllata, Syzgium aromatic, Eugenia aromatica
Coffee– Coffea arabica: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Copiaba– Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera langsdorfii: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Coriander– Corinadrum sativum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Costus– Saussurea costus: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cumin– Cuminum cyminum: .4% Max dilution
Cypress– Cupressus semervirens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cypress Blue– Callitris intraopica: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cypriol– Cyperus scariousus, Cyperus mitis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Damiana– Tumera diffusa, Tumera aphordisiaca: 30% Max dilution
Davana– Artemisia pallens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Dill– (European) Anethym graveolens, (Dill weed) Anethym graveolens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Elemi– Canarium luzonicum, Canarium vulgare: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Eucalyptus Macarthurii and Peppermint– Eucalyptus Macarthurrii, (Peppermint) Eucalyptus dives: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Fir (all species)– (Douglas) Pseudotsuga menziesii, (Silver) Albies alba, (Canadian) Abies balsamea, (Himalayan) Abies spectabilis, Abies webbiana, (Japanese) Abies sachalinesis, (Siberian) Abies sibirica, (Silver) Abies alba: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Fragonia– Agonis fragrans: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Frankicense– Boswellia carterii/sacra, Boswellia frereana, Bosweillia serrata: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Galbanum– Ferula galbaniflua, Ferual gumbos, ferula erubescens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Garlic-Inhaling– Allium sativum
Geranium– Pelargonium graveolens, Pelargonium x asperum: 17.5% Max dilution
Ghandhi Root– Homalomena aromatica: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ginger– Zingiber officinale: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Gingergrass- Cymbopogon martinii: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Grapefruit– Citrus paradisi: 4% Max dilution
Helichrysum– Helichrysum italicum, Helichrysum agngustifolium, Helchrysum stoechas: No topical max (absolute topical max is .5%) always dilute before applying to skin
Hemp– Canabis sativa: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ho Leaf Linalool (Ho wood)– Cinnamomum camphora spp galvescens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Hyssop Linalool– Hssyopus officinalis var decumbens ct linalool: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Inul– Dittrichia graveolens, Inula graveolens: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Jasmine– Jasminum grandiflorum, Jasminum officinale: .7% Max Dilution
Jasmine Sambac– Jasminum samba: 4% Max dilution
Juniper Berry– Juniperus communis:No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Juniper Utah and Phonenician– (Utah) Juniperus osteosperma, (Phoenician) Juniperus phoenician: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Kanuka– Kunze ericoides: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Kunzea– Kunze ambigua: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Labdanum– Cistus ladanifer: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Lavandin– Lavandula x intermedia, Lavandul hybrida, Lavandula hortensis, Lavandin arbialis, Lavandin grosso, Lavandin super: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Lavender (Bulgarian, French, Spanish, Spike)– (Bulgarian) Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis, Lavandula vera, (French) Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinale, Lavandula vera, (Spanish) Lavandula stoechas, (spike) Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula spica: 8% Max dilution
Lemon– Citrus limon: 2% Max dilution
Lemon Balm- Inhaling– (Australian) Eucalyptus staigeriana: 3.4% Max dilution
Lemon Eucalyptus– Eucalyptus citriodora, Corymbia citriodora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Lemon Leaf-Inhaling- Citrus limon, Citrus limonum: 1.2% Max dilution
Lemongrass-Inhaling– (East Indian) Andropogon flexuosos, Cymbopogon citratus, (West Indian) Andropogon
Lime– Citrus aurantifolia, (Key) Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus x aurantifolia, (Mexican) Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus x aurantifolia, (Persian) Citrus x latifolia: .7% Max dilution
Lime Kaffir(Combava leaf)– Citrus hystrix: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Mace– (East Indian and Indian) Myristica fragrans, Myristica officinalis: 2% Max dilution
Magnolia (Flower and Leaf)– Michelia alba, Michelia longifolia: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Mandarin– (Including green) Citrus reticulata, Citrus nobilis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Manuka– Leptospemum scoparium: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Marjoram Sweet- Origanum marjorana, Origanum hortensis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Marjoram Wild– Origanum marjorana, Origanum hortensis ct carvacrol, Origanum hortensis ct linalool: 1.2% Max dilution
Mastic– Pistacia lentiscus: 20% Max dilution
May Chang/Litsea-Inhaling– Litsea cubeba
Melissa/Lemon Balm-Inhaling- Melissa officinalis
Mugwort Douglas– Artemisia douglasiana: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Muhuhu– Brachyleana hutchinsii, Brachyleana huillensis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Myrrh– Commiphora myrrha, Commiphora molmol
Myrtle (Honey and Lemon)-Inhaling– (Honey) Lealeuca tereifolia, (Lemon) Backhousia citriodora
Neroli– Citrus x aurantium: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Opoponax-Inhaling– Commiphora erythaea
Orange Bitter–Citrus x aurantium, Citrus aurantium subs amara: 1.2% Max dilution
Orange Blood– Citrus senensis: 1.2% Max dilution
Orange sweet (and wild)– Citrus sinensis, Citrus aurantium var sinensis: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Oregano-Inhaling– Origanum vulgare, Organum unites
Osmanthus– Osmanthus fragrans: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Palmarosa– Cymbopogon martinii, Andropogon martinii: 6.5% Max dilution
Palo Santo– Bursera graveolens: 3.4% Max dilution
Patcouli– Pogostemon cabling, Pogostemon patchouly: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Pepper (All)– (Black) Piper nigrum (Pink) Schinus molle (White) Piper nigrum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Peru Balsam-Inhaling- Mryoxylon balsamum, Myroxylon pereirae: .4% Max dilution
Petitgrain- Citrus aurantium: .4% Max dilution
Pine (all EXCEPT Huon(Dacrydium franklinii) and Ponderosa(Pinus pondersosa))- (Black) Pinus nigra, (Dwarf) Pinus mugo, Pigus montana, (Grey) Pinus divaricata, Pinus banksiana: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Plai- Zingiber cassumunar, Zingiber montanum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ravensara Bark– Ravensara aromatica: .1% Max diluiton
Ravensara Leaf– Ravensara aromatica: 1% dilution
Rosalina– Melaleuca ericfolia: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Rose– Rosa x damascena, Rosa damascena: .6% Max dilution
Rose absolute– Rosa x centifolia, Rosa gallica: 2.5% max dilution
Rosemary Camphor– Rosmarinus officinalis ct camphor: 16.5% Max dilution
Rosewood– Aniba rosaeodora, Aniba amazonica, Aniba parviflora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Rue- Ruta Graveolens, Ruta montana: .15% Max dilution
Sage African Wild– Tarchonanthus camphoratus: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage Blue Mountain– Salvia stenophylla: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage Spanish– Salvia lavandulifolia, Salvia hispanorum: 12.5% Max dilution
Sage Wild Mountain-Inhaling– Hemizygia petiolata
Sandalwood (Australian, East Indian, East African, New Caledonian)- (Australian) Santalum spicatum, Santalum cyngonrum, Fusanus spicatus, Eucarya spicata (East African) Osyris lanceolata, (East Indian) Santalum album, (New caledonian) santalum austrocaledonicum: 2% Max dilution
Spearmint– Mentha spicata, Mentha caridaca, Mentha crispa, Mentha viridis: 1.7% Max dilution
Spikenard– Nardostachys grandiflora: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Spruce (All)– (Black) Picea mariana, Picea nigra, (Hemlock) Tsuga canadensis, Pinus canadensis, (Norway) Picea abies, (Red) Picea rubens, (White) Picea glauca, Picea alba: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Tangerine– Citrus reticulata, Citrus nobilis, Citrus tangerine: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Tansy Blue– Tanacetum annum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Tarragon– Artemisia dracunculus: .1% Max dilution
Tea Tree– Melaleuca alernifolia: 15% Max dilution
Tea Tree Lemon-Inhaling- Leptospermum petersonii, Leptospermum citratum
Thyme– Tymus vulgarizes ct carvacrol, cy geraniol, ct linalool, ct thujanool, ct thymol, ct limonene, Thymus serpyllum ct limonene, Tymus zygis ct linalool: 1.3% Max dilution
Thyme (Borenol, Lemon, Serphyllum, Spike, Zygis)– (Borneol) Thymus satureioides, (Lemon) Thymus x citriodorus, Thymus lanuginosus, Thymus serphyllum (Serphyllum) Thymus serphyllum, (Spike) Thymbra spicata (Zygis) Thymus zygis: 1.3% Max dilution
Turmeric– (Leaf) Curcuma longa (Rhizome) Curcuma longa, Curcuma domestica, (Wild) Curcuma aromatica: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Valerian– (European) Valeriana officinalis, (Indian) Valeriana jatamansi: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Vanilla– Vanilla planifolia (bourbon) Vanilla fragrans, Vanillla tahitensis (Tahitian): No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Verbana(All Listed) – (Honey) Lippia javanica, (White) Lippia alba, Lippia geminata: .2% Max dilution
Vetiver– Vetiveria zizanoides, Andropogon muricatus: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Yarrow- Achillea millefolium: 8.6% Max dilution
Yarrow Green– Achillea noblis: ANo topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ylang Ylang-Inahling– Canaga odorata, Canag odorata genuina
Yuzu- Citrus junos: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Oils safe for kids 2+ (Not including oils already listed safe for all ages. For topical and inhalation)
Basil Lemon- Ocium x citridorum: 1.4% Max dilution
Black Seed- Migella sativa: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cassia- Cinnomomum cassia, Cinnomomum aromaticum: .05% Max dilution
Clove- Eugenia Caryophyllata, Syzgium aromaticum, Eugenia aromatica: .5% Max dilution
Garlic- Allium sativum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Lemon Balm- (Australian) Eucalyptus staigeriana: 3.4% Max dilution
Lemon Leaf- Citrus limon, Citrus limonum: 1.2% Max dilution
Lemongrass- (East Indian) Andropogon flexuosus, Cymbopogon citratus, (West Indian) Andropogon citratus: .7% Max dilution
May Chang/Litsea- Litsea Cubeba: .8% Max dilution
Melissa/Lemon Balm- Melissa officinalis: .9% Max dilution
Myrtle (Honey and Lemon)– (Honey) Melaleuca tereifolia, (Lemon) Backhousia citriodora: .7% Max dilution
Opoponax– Compiphora erythraea: .6% Max dilution
Oregano– Origanum vulgare, Origanum onites: 1.1% Max dilution
Peru Balsam– Myroxylon balsamum, Myroxolyon pereirae: .4% Max dilution
Sage Wild Mountain– Hemizygia petiolata: .7% Max dilution
Tea Tree Lemon– Leptospermum petersonii, Leptorspermum citratum: .8% Max dilution
Verbana (Lemon)- (Lemon) Aloysia triphylla, Aloysia citriodora: .2% Max dilution
Ylang Ylang- Canaga odorata, Canag odorata genuina: .8% Max dilution
Oils safe for 6+ (Not including oils already listed as safe for all ages. For topical and inhalation)
Peppermint- Mentha piperita: 5.4% Max dilution
Oils Safe for 10+ (Not including oils already listed as safe for all ages. For topical and inhalation)
Birch Sweet- Betula lent: 2.5% Max dilution
Cajeput- Melaleuca cajuputi, Melaleuca leucadendrom var cajuputi: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Cardamom- Elatteria cardomomum, (Black) Amomum subulatum:No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Eucalyptus Polybractea- Eucalyptus polybractea ct cryptone:No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Eucalyptus (Globulus and Radiata)- Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus smithii: 20% Max dilution
Helichrysum Gymnocephalum- Helichrysum gymnocephalum: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Ho Leaf Cineole/Ravintsara- Cinnamomum camphora ct cineole: 11% Max dilution
Laurel Leaf- Laurus nobilis: .5% Max dilution
Marjoram Spanish- Thymus mastichina: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Niaouli- Melaleuca quinquenervia ct cineole, Melaleuca quinquenervia ct nerolidol, Melaleuca quinquenervia ct viridiforol (Niaouli/Nerolina) Melaleuca quinquenervia ct linalool: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Rosemary Cineole- Rosmarinus officinalis ct cineole: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage Greek- Salvia fruiticosa: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Sage White- Salvia apiana: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Saro- Cinnamosma fragrans: No topical max, always dilute before applying to skin
Wintergreen- Gaultheria procumbens, Gaultheria fragrantissima
Please do note there there are some debates on the safety of Peppermint, Rosemary and Clary Sage in pregnancy. Through my research and sources I personally believe that in general all these are safe but please do the research yourself and find out what works best for you, and work with your aromatherapist or medical professional.
Here you can find a list of links directing you to my reviews of kid safe lines based on ages recommended cross referring all of my research:
Currently i am working on these and will update you guys as soon as i finish them thank you for your patience!
*References used: Robert Tisserand and Lea Jacobson. Please note however that each aromatherapist has differing views and you still need to do your own research. I am only one aromatherapist, I used my resources to the best of my ability and presented you with facts based on my research. Do not take this list as the absolute truth. Some aromatherapists have differing opinions, this list best represents Tisserand and Lea Jacobson the lead aromatherapists (in my opinion) however others might say differently and some things will change in the coming months and years. Do not just blindly follow this list, it is meant as a guide, please always research and do what is best for you and your family.
