2007-06-24 09:49:10 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Hi. If using essential oils for clients you need to ensure you are insured as contraindications are high with some oils. i.e. basil is bad for epileptics, geranium is bad during the first 4 months of pregnancy etc. The lotions usually that are pre-made have such low doses of oils they pose little risk. If for yourself or friends I would recommend peppermint, although tea tree is anti fungal/viral/bacterial so a nice one to add in. Lavender also works in this way but is also an analgesic so can be soothing to tired achy feet. Get a few good books for reference by people like Julia Lawless and Worwood - so you can make informed choices. Good luck.
2007-06-24 10:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by Fideal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many things to take into account before using essential oils, for example Lavender, and many other oils, have emanagogic qualities (they induce menstruation). Some oils induce epilepsy. You'd be far better seeing a qualified aromatherapist than asking for advice on this thing. I actually call the majority of users of Answers, 'The great unknowing.' For example, I just asked a question about Alexander Fleming, and I've got five completely different answers already. You're better off seeing a professional.
2007-06-24 12:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally, I would add 20 drops of Tea Tree, Lemon and Peppermint and surgical spirit each with the rest water in a 30ml bottle with a spray-nozzle. Peppermint is not suitable for pregnant women and people having mental problems. You may want to just use Lemongrass in replacement of Lemon and Peppermint.
2007-06-24 14:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by spa_wellness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tea tree oil is a natural disinfectant
2007-06-24 09:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by paul t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tea tree, lavender, peppermint and (not an essential oil) but using black tea kills any bacteria on the feet.
2007-06-24 10:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Danu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use t tree oil you just cant beat it even been proven to kill mrsa a wonderful oil if you dont like the smell add q drop of lavender
2007-06-25 01:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by Country Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say Tea Tree, it is a natural anti-bacterial anti-septic ingredient. Lavender could also be use, lavender is good for most things.
2007-06-24 10:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by lazybird2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree is a known irritant so be careful as I am allergic to it and not to manuka for example.
Try eucalyptus.
Or a medicated wipe.
2007-06-24 10:19:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tea tree oil. Also peppermint mixed in would be nice
2007-06-24 09:55:35 · answer #9 · answered by princess s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree oil lotion - you can get it at most health food stores.
2007-06-24 09:53:33 · answer #10 · answered by kokopeli706 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋