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Herbal Wisdom:  Can I use lavander EO  |
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Jul 12 2013 : 5:26:27 PM
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Can I use lavender EO on my grandchildren? I suggested it to prevent bruising when my granddaughter fell, and my d-inlaw said you cannot use it on children. Is that correct?? I know first hand how great it is- to stop the pain, and swelling and bruising. What do you girls know about this?? Thanks so much for everyone's input. I just LOVE this site!!!!!
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2013 : 9:34:32 PM
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A couple of Lavendar drops in a carrier oil is okay to use topically on kids. Either apricot kernal oil, coconut, olive, etc. I wouldn't use it neat (full strength).
I use arnica gel, but not on open skin. Internal Arnia homeopathics for "trauma," has been very helpful as well.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 07:02:03 AM
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I've been using it full strength for years on my children...no ill effects I can tell.
My children ask for it!
Lavender oil for bug bites all the time!
We use eucalyptus oil full strength for owies...again they ask for it.
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 10:39:49 AM
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I would check www.everythingessential.me. It says generally that lavender EO is safe for kids. Of course, if you have reservations, you can always dilute with a carrier oil or water.
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Edited by - sjmjgirl on Jul 14 2013 10:40:24 AM |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 1:23:36 PM
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Lavender EO and Chamomile EO are the two safe for kids. If you have any concerns or just want to be cautious, you can dilute in a carrier oil, but it really isn't needed. I wouldn't bother with water as it does not like to absorb the oil unless you dilute in milk first (good bath recipe by the way for relaxing them).
Laurie
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2013 : 5:11:28 PM
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Thanks girls for all the good advice!! I knew I could count on my farmgirls..Laurie, I think I will try the chamomile EO for them. aND Stephanie, I will try that website, too. Sounds interesting. Thank You!!!!
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 2:59:09 PM
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By the way, depending on what brand you buy, the EO may already be diluted in a carrier oil, but they don't have to tell you. A good EO will not feel oily. If it does it is already diluted.
Laurie
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2013 : 12:29:26 PM
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Laurie, thank you for your post. I did not know that some EO's were diluted with oil already. Now that I think of it, original EO would not be oily. So thanks for that. Mine seems oily, so I guess I would not have to worry. The brand of EO that I have is NOW.
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Aug 04 2013 : 3:06:38 PM
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NOW is diluted. You can call and ask and be persistent because sometimes they will say no, but if you dig, they will admit to it.
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2013 : 1:50:43 PM
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Easy way to check to see if your EOs are diluted or or tainted with chemical fragrance or synthetics is...Place a drop on a piece of white paper if it leaves a mark after it has evaporated it either has a carrier in it or some other substance in it. All EOs are not the same, But their labels would like us to think so....
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9388 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
1825 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2013 : 3:54:01 PM
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9388 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2013 : 4:12:24 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knew if their EO's are diluted or not. I think someone here must have told me about them. Their prices were the most reasonable.
Denise
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
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Can I use lavander EO
