Is this the grade of oil that can be used in a bowl of boiling water, tented, to relieve chest congestion, and if so, how much?
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I think it is. I've used this eucalyptus oil in a vaporizer, on my kids noses and chest.
201380
I agree with Sali, a few drops should be plenty. You can always add more if needed.
1024945
This is not boiled with driers added. It is considered raw, can't speak to the fatty acid issue. I have used it with bare hands and it is defiantly not irritating.
1991441
I have only used this oil for its scent, by smelling it or by adding it to water to boil. I don't know about adding a couple of drops and drinking it. Sorry.
1211641
I would contact the company with this question just to make sure. There are food grade essential oils out there, too. If you end up using essential oils this way, you want to drink just a few drops at a time in a glass of water or cup of tea.
1871219
These oils have many uses and can be used many ways but cannot be used in a humidifier. A diffuser, topically, and taken In a veggie cap internally is how they are recommended to be used & I have used this particular oil in all of those ways! LOVE it! It is great for emotional distress or to uplift and brighten your mood or spirit :)
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I don't know if it is water soluble. You put it directly into your nose so there is no water added. It is amazing stuff. It helps tremendously with my post nasal drip and nagging cough that I get from allergies. I think it is more of an oil actually.
1059006
Yep. This is the oil I use. It works wonders for my sinuses when I start to get a sinus infection. I much prefer this to any other oil.
1100805
Yes, this is a great choice! Like anything that creates heat it gets hot so act accordingly. I advise letting it run thru an entire tank to burn off all the oils before using inside a tent.
518563
I contacted the company with the same question and here is their answer: "Yes Food Grade. These are the highest grade oils. Top quality Lemon and many other Essential oils are very popular in cooking & baking applications among others particularly during the holiday season so in that way are fine for internal use and when properly diluted external use as well. But due to their powerful pure undiluted nature they can be irritating or toxic if not used at appropriate levels and dilutions. A few drops of lemon oil in a glass of drinking water or a small amount of topical lotion is much too powerful for example. One needs to often think of distributing fractions of a drop in a carriar oil like olive oil or grapeseed oil. Always follow recipes or protocols strictly."
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William I don't recamend it for heating oil because it gets really hot and may burn your oil. Mine will boil 10 gal of water in 20 min
452279
YES! This is mainly what I use it for! I also use it for boiling foods or foods in a fry pan!
76968
I use it on my dogs no problem. I dilute w/water. 1/4 oz cedarwood oil to 1 1/2-2 cups water.
1823144
No. It is not a true essential oil. It is a mixture of oils and essential oils. I don't even know if they are all natural, so there is no way I would send it through a nebulizer.
1088050
Kathleen, cloudy is not a problem. This oil is very fresh and is storage in tanks with some sediment which gives more flavour to the oil. Dont be concern it is healthy, try it.
2047539
I would not recommend it if you plan on drinking the water. Go to this site for specific guidance. There is a distinction between therapeutic essential oils which can be ingested. I do not believe this is one of those. I only use it for aromatherapy. http://www.livestrong.com/article/89536-essential-oils-safe-ingest/
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Actually, if you are using this for purposeful healing, you want to be sure the H2O2 is not mixed with minerals/vitamins/food. It can react or denature. I used the product and was healed. Healed! One and a half years ago. Had COPD and a lung nodule,as well as vocal chord (acquired) damage--causing "chronic, permanent inflammatory laryngitis" _God used prayer, H2O2 to heal me. The protocol is to use distilled water. I have reverse osmosis and used that with life affirming, positive results. My concern with spring water are the minerals. For the 'nay' sayers, be careful about speaking critically of what is simply not known or understood. This remedy, when taken correctly, does NO harm, simply adds an additional molecule of oxygen into ones system. Disease thrives on low oxygen. Do some true research. I spent two-months researching Food-Grade H2O2 prior to purchasing/using
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I dont see how you could, unless you pour the oil on the "pad" that goes into the unit, however, i would check with Vicks. Call their customer service hotline (800-362-1683) and ask them. I personally did not like this item. It did nothing for me. I had to hold it right under my nose (laid it on my chest) and was able to get smell it a little. I would not recommend this item at all. But good luck with it if you try it :)