It is common knowledge in informed circles that essential oils are often decried for the child. And yet! There are many uses of essential oils for children that give excellent results, provided that the indications and recommended doses are carefully followed.
What are the reasons for using essential oils in children?
Essential oils have the extraordinary capacity to offer a rapid therapeutic action. In diffusion or by cutaneous way, they propose a choice of use adapted to the child.
They are indicated for the small daily injuries, the stimulation of the immune system but also the main ENT diseases. Although aromatherapy is complementary to allopathic medicine and should in no way replace it, it can quite intervene in first intention to salve small symptoms. If no improvement occurs after a few days, it is strongly advised to adopt the reflex of medical consultation.
Cautions and Recommendations.
- Avoid contact with the eyes and teach children to wash their hands after using essential oils. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water for a few minutes.
- In case of accidental ingestion, drink lukewarm water and call the ambulance to avoid any risk of poisoning. The burning sensation in the mouth subsides in about 15 minutes.
- Under 6 years, prohibit the use of neurotoxic essential oils containing monoterpene ketones.
- Avoid the use of high doses of hepatotoxic essential oils containing hepatotoxic phenols (thymol and carvacrol).
- Avoid prolonged use (beyond a few days) of essential oils with hormonal interference: Rosemary (all chemotypes), Sage... and their respective hydrolats.
- Regarding specific contraindications to individuals or particular situations (epileptogenic orphotosensitizing essential oils), it is for babies and children exactly
the same as for adults.
- Finally, do not leave essential oils within the reach of children!
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