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thisishis -> RE: cinnamon, clove, peppermint, wintergreen - recipe for fun or bad mix? (9/12/2006 4:36:08 PM)
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ORIGINAL: cravinspankin
Looking for any kind of advice on the use of these oils, i.e. how they might be used, and preparations or precautions that should be taken, and any effects one might want to watch for.
i'd add ginger to the list, too.
For one, test any of them on a small area of skin BEFORE using them, to check for the potential for any form of an allergic reaction, to include but not limited to rash, hives, swelling of the immediate area, or face or eyes, or throat, dizziness, shortness of breath, and/or other difficulties associated with breathing such as swelling of the airways.
Keep in mind that if a person is allergic to the consumption of any particular food item, there exists a high probability that allergic reaction may occur when that same food item is introduced to the skin. IE: A person who can't eat coconut without breaking out in hives, due to a food allergy, may experience irritation to their skin if they use a sunscreen or other lotion containing coconut oil, etc.
i don't stand by the rule of 'never use these oils full strength on the skin'. Some will handle it well and others will not. When in doubt ..... test sparingly.
IE: i suffer from chronic sinus migraines. i have found relief from peppermint oil rubbed sparingly and carefully on the skin at the temples of my eyes. In a pinch i have found that plain old spearmint extract is a good substitute. It works fine for me ........ YMMV.
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