Essential oils, botanicals and other nutrients often have methods, treatments and some of their traditional properties and uses listed. This information is provided purely for informational purposes only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive suggestions.
Any reference to medicinal or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant to replace professional medical advice and should not take the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a physician.
We suggest you always use caution when taking any herb or medication other than those prescribed or suggested by your physician. If you suffer from illness, disorder, are pregnant or nursing, again, please use caution. All herbs and medications should be kept out of the reach of children.
All of our NatureTherapy Products use essential oils & herbs in their creation & some people have reactions to these type of products. Always try a small amount of a new essential oils/herbal product on by dabbing the back of the hand or wrist before use. If redness, rash or other reaction occurs discontinue use at once.
General Safety Considerations for Essential Oil Use
Keep essential oils out of reach of children. Do not leave a bottle, which has no fixed integral dropper where a child could take off the cap and consume contents.
Do not use directly on or near the eyes; ensure caution with compresses. Most diluted essential oils will sting the eyes; if accidents happen, flush with clean warm water; if NEAT oils get in the eye, immediately flush with cold full fat milk, or vegetable oil to dilute. If stinging is not alleviated, seek medical assistance.
Do not, unless otherwise advised by an expert, apply neat essential oil onto the skin.
To remove neat oil spills on hands, use cream or vegetable oil to dilute, apply soap, wash with warm water; may need to be repeated.
Never assume that an essential oil will have the same properties as credited to the whole plant from which it is obtained.
Ingesting any oil should only be undertaken under the supervision of a professional health advisor and never exceed the suggested amount.
Essential oils should always be used diluted over a large body area.
Excess (of essential oils) can cause headaches, nausea and general feeling of uneasiness; drink plenty of water, get fresh air, take frequent breaks.
Do not drive a motor vehicle (or allow client to) immediately following a relaxation treatment or after using soporific oils (e.g. clary sage)
Regulate the frequency when using essential oils. If used daily over a two-week period, give a week's grace before recommencing treatment.
Reduce the chance of acquiring a sensitivity reaction from constant use of same oil(s) over several years by varying choices. This gives the body a break from constant use.
If any kind of skin rash is observed when using a particular essential oil, stop using it immediately and try another oil.
When working daily with essential oils, follow these precautions:
Use only safe essential oils in dilution, avoid contact with neat oils (by wearing gloves when bottling)
Ensure adequate ventilation
Take frequent breaks
Tolerance increase with time
Avoid transferring oils to sensitive areas (nose, face, neck)
Vary the essential oils worked with (or diffused) daily
Avoid sensitizing oils if hands become cracked or sore
Safety Guidelines - Herbs, Spices & Extracts
Based on the American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Index, these guidelines are provided to create meaningful safety classifications and labeling recommendations for botanicals. These guidelines are only what most professionals recommend when considering botanicals for use and should not be considered to be useage recomendations in themselves.
Botanicals should always be used in a rational and informed manner. Illness or negative reactions can occur from excessive consumption, individual sensitivities and allergic reactions. Seek qualified expert advice before using a botanical.
Agar Agar Powder - Warning: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Aloe (Cape) Powder - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
Angelica Root - Not to be used during pregnancy Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Arnica Flowers - For external use only. Can cause allergic dermatitis with -extended use or in sensitive persons. Not to be used on open wounds or broken skin.
Ashwagandha Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May potentiate the effects of barbiturates.
Barberry Root Bark - Not to be used during pregnancy
Bergamot, Wild Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy
Black Cohosh Root - Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing.
Black Walnut Hulls - Not recommended for long term use.
Black Walnut Loaf - Not recommended for long term use.
Bladderwrack - Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing, or by persons with hyper-thyroidism. Not recommended for long-term use.
Blessed Thistle Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy
Bloodroot Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May cause nausea and vomiting. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Blue Cohosh Root - Not to be used during pregnancy
Boldo Leaf - Not to be used by persons with gallstones, serious liver conditions or obstruction of the bile duct. Consult your physician before using this product.
Borage Leaf - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Avoid excessive or long-term use.
Broom Tops - Not to be used during pregnancy. To be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.
Buckthorn Aged Bark - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
Calamus Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. To be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.
California Poppy Herb & Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors.
Camphor Granules - Keep out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion, contact a poison control immediately. For external use only if properly diluted.
Cascara Sagrada Aged Bark - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
Catnip - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Cayenne - Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds.
Chamomile Flowers, Roman - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Chaparral Leaf - Seek advice from a health care practitioner before use if you have any history of liver disease. Discontinue use if nausea, fever, fatigue or jaundice occur (e.g. dark urine or yellow discoloration of the eyes).
Chaste Tree Berries - Not to be used during pregnancy. May counteract the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Coltsfoot Leaf - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Avoid excessive or long-term use.
Comfrey Leaf/Root - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Not recommended for long term use.
Deer's Tongue Leaf - Not for internal use. Use as an aromatic fixative in potpourris or other crafts.
Devil's Claw Root - Not recommended for use by persons with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Dong Quai - Not to be used during pregnancy
Elecampane Root - Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Large doses may cause vomiting, diarrhea, spasms, and symptoms of paralysis.
Ephedra Herb (Ma Huang) - Warning: Seek advice from a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have high blood pressure, heart or thyroid disease, diabetes, difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement or if taking an MAO inhibitor or any other prescription drug. Reduce or discontinue use if nervousness, tremor, sleeplessness, loss of appetite or nausea occur. Not intended for persons under 18 years of age. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Eucalyptus Leaf - Not to be used by persons with inflammatory diseases of the gastro-intestinal and bile ducts and severe diseases of the liven Do not use eucalyptus preparations on areas of the face and especially the nose in infants and young children.
Feverfew - Not to he used during pregnancy.
Flax Seed - This herb should be ingested with at least 6 oz. of liquid. Not for use by persons with bowel obstruction.
Garlic Capsule/Extract - Not to be used while nursing.
Gentian Root - Not to be used by persons with gastric or duodenal ulcers or when gastric irritation or inflammation is present. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or suffering from high blood pressure.
Ginger Root Capsule - Not to be used during pregnancy Persons with gallstones should consult a health care practitioner before use.
Ginkgo Leaf - May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors.
Glucosamine Sulfate Powder - Keep out of the reach of children.
Goldenrod Herb - Persons with chronic kidney disorders should consult a health care practitioner before use.
Goldenseal Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Guar Gum Powder - Warning: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Henna Leaf Red Powder - For external use only.
Hop Flowers (Sweet) - Not recommended for use by persons suffering from depression.
Horehound Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Horsetail Grass - Equisetum arvense should not be used by persons with cardiac or renal dysfunction. Not recommended for long-term use.
Hydrangea Root - Use with caution. Do no exceed recommended dose. Avoid long-term use.
Hyssop Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Juniper Berries - Not to he used for more than four to six weeks in succession. Persons with inflammatory kidney disease should not use this herb. Not to he used during pregnancy.
Kaolin Powder - Avoid contact with eyes.
Kava Kava Root - Caution: Not for use by persons under the age of 18. If pregnant, nursing or taking a prescription drug, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Do not exceed recommended dose. Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive or operate heavy equipment. Not recommended for consumption with alcoholic beverages.
Kola Nuts - Not to be used during pregnancy Not to be used by persons with hypertension or gastric or duodenal ulcers. Not recommended for excessive or long-term use.
Lemongrass - Not to be used during pregnancy
Licorice Root - Not for prolonged or excessive use except under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. Prolonged use may cause potassium depletion and sodium retention resulting in symptoms of hypertension, edema, headache, and vertigo. Not for use by persons with hypertension, hypokalemia, edema, cirrhosis, or the liver and cholestatic liver disorders, and diabetes. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing.
Lobelia - Not to be used during pregnancy. Do not exceed recommended dose. May cause nausea and vomiting.
Lomatium Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. When used internally this product may cause a rash. Discontinue use if rash occurs.
Lovage Root Sichuan - Not to he used during pregnancy or by persons with impaired or inflamed kidneys.
Lycii Berries - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Magnesium Citrate Powder - Keep out of the reach of children.
Menthol Crystals - Keep out of reach of children. In case of ingestion contact a poison control center immediately. For external use only if properly diluted.
Mistletoe Herb - Not for use by persons with protein hypersensitivity and chronic-progressive infections such as tuberculosis and AIDS. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Motherwort - Not to be used during pregnancy.
MSM Powder - Keep out of the reach of children.
MSM/Glucosamine - Keep out of the reach of children.
Mugwort Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Myrrh Gum Extract - Not to be used during pregnancy or in association with excessive uterine bleeding. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Oregon Grape Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Osha Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Parsley Root - Not to be used during pregnancy or by persons with inflammatory kidney disease.
Pennyroyal, European Herb - Not to he used during pregnancy.
Periwinkle Herb - Not for use by persons with low blood pressure or constipation.
Pleurisy Root - Not to be used during pregnancy. May cause nausea and vomiting.
Prickly Ash Bark - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Psyllium Seed - Warning: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Quassia - Not to be used during pregnancy. Do not exceed recommended dotage.
Queen of the Meadow Root - For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Not recommended for long-term use.
Red Clover Blossoms - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Rehmannia Root - Not for use by persons with diarrhea and loss of appetite.
Rhubarb Root - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you arc pregnant or nursing a baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
Rosemary Leaf - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Rue Herb - Not to he used during pregnancy. Not for use by persons with poor kidney function. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Safflower Petals - Not to be used during pregnancy or by persons with hemorrhagic diseases or peptic ulcers. Ingestion of this herb may prolong blood coagulation time.
Sage Leaf Extract - Use with caution. Avoid excessive or long-term use. Not to be used during pregnancy.
Sandalwood Yellow Powder - Not for use by persons with diseases of the parenchyma of the kidney. Do not use for more than six weeks in succession without consulting a physician.
Sassafras Root Bark - Use with caution. Avoid excessive or long-term use.
Senna Leaf Pods - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a baby. Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
Sheep Sorrel Herb - Not recommended for use by persons with a history of kidney stones.
Shepherd's Purse - Not to be used during pregnancy or by persons with a history of kidney stones.
Spikenard Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
St. John's Wort - May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Tansy Herb - Not to be used during pregnancy. To be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.
Tonka Beans - Not for internal use. Use as an aromatic fixative in potpourris or other crafts.
Turkey Rhubarb Root - Notice: Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a baby Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
Turmeric Root Extract - Not to be used during pregnancy. Not to be used by persons with bile duet obstruction, gall stones, stomach ulcers or hyperacidity.
Uva Ursi Leaf - Not to be used during pregnancy Not to be used by persons with kidney disorders, irritated digestive conditions or in conjunction with conditions or remedies that produce acidic urine. Not for prolonged use unless consulting a health care practitioner.
Vetiver Root - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Wheat Grass - Keep out of the reach of children.
White Oak Bark - Avoid application to extensively damaged skin.
Wild Cherry Bark - Use with caution. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not recommended for long-term use.
Wormwood Herb - Use with caution. Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not recommended for long-term use.
Yarrow Flowers - Not to be used during pregnancy.
Yellowdock Root - Not recommended for use by persons with a history of kidney stones.
Yohimbe Bark - Contraindicated in existing liver and kidney diseases and in chronic inflammation of the sexual organs or prostate gland. Not recommended for excessive or long-term use. May potentiate pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors.
