Are these oils for internal or external use?
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Almost all essential oils except for maybe a few are external, and I mean external. You could get sick trying to digest that stuff. But if you want a version of this stuff to internally take then use herbs because they're made to digest in which they all come from plants. But due to the way they're extracted from the plant, and or the area of the plant it comes determines rather it's a herb or a essential oil.
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No essential oils are recommended for internal use by the public, however they are the same quality that professionals use.
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I bought them for a friend who puts them in water spritzers bottles/atomizers for various uses (spray on feet, shoes, air freshener, fabric- anything stinky). You can put them in a diffuser as room fresheners. In short, they are not to be ingested.
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I use them externally, although I believe some are safe for internal use. For example, I would use the mint or cinnamon or lemon in homemade toothpaste. It says "external use" right on some bottles.
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I don't think it's advisable, but I know a lot of people do. These oils are pure, "therapeutic grade" , but I don't think they're legally allowed to advise people to ingest the oils. If you did ingest them, you would be doing so at your own risk
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Hi Jim! It doesn't mention about how the oil be processed. This oil is from the seeds. I take it internally. :D
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No this is only meant for external application. If you want to do an internal cleanse look into using Bentonite Clay which can be used both internally and externally.
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Yes! You will need to use a carrier oil if you plan on putting this anywhere topically. You could order your carrier oil or buy it at any health food store as well. It's not as expensive as the thieves so I just get mine at a local place. Jajoba, vitamin E and almond oil are good ones to use, whichever you prefer! (Thieves can be used internally as well. Just put 1-2 drops in an empty glass and then add water to mix and drink.
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I e-mailed the company about it and here's the reply I got... ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Alan, Thank you for your inquiry. We take great pride in offering the highest quality available. All our oils are 100% pure therapeutic grade oils. They are accepted to be used by naturopaths, aromatherapists and natural practitioners. We have chosen to not add any bases, carriers, parafins, additives, etc to any of our oils. No pesticides, synthetic chemicals, herbicides, gmos, harmful chemicals or natural fertilizers are ever used during any stage of the growing or distillation process. All USDA food/product safety guidelines are strictly followed by our suppliers. This is very important to us and something we do not compromise on. The internal use question is one we get quite often. Because many people use essential oils for self-medication and we are not licensed aromatherapists, we have to be very careful with the freedom given people in this respect. We do not know what medications, quantities and allergies people may have. We put "for external use" on our labeling for our own liability. This is very common practice in the US and many other companies that sell therapeutic grade oils, also put this on their labeling. Essential oils are highly concentrated and have the capacity to cause serious damage if used internally without the necessary expertise required in administering it. This is supported by the International Federation of Aromatherapists that does not recommend ingestion of essential oils unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical aromatherapy. That being said, many of our loyal customers use our oils internally since they are the highest quality available, but we leave this up to the customer. We hope this information helped you, please let us know if you have further questions or comments. All our best, Edens Garden www.edensgarden.com ------------------------------------------------------------ I hope that helps!
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The oil is for external use only. I would not take the chance of ingesting it by application to the lip area. I have used it on my face as it is sweet-smelling, and I like the scent at night, but lips? I think not.
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I don't know but it seems to help me ? I don't see why you could not use for kids it is just an oil as long as you don't use it internally?
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It is actually oil, and they should have come with the oil in them. I ended up , upgrading to a different style, because I tried those twice and they were defective both times. Hope this helps.
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Unless the oil itself had undergone microencapsulation (to give it a powder-like consistency), I can't imagine they would be, as most oils are encapsulated in with something which is a mixture of cellulose, gum arabic, and gelatin, making them different from 'regular' gelatin capsules. That said, I'd contact the manufacturer, as they may say differently. Otherwise, I'd not recommend these be used for that purpose.
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I would also suspect that the methods of consumption are largely based on the ways in which the product is stored. I have seen many types of oils, some commonly consumed internally, that are sometimes designated as suitable for internal use with the same product designated in other places that the oils are not food grade, or for external use only.
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Yes I have used them by itself with no bad reactions but I still would suggest using a carrier oil because all skin is different.I mainly use this oils to mix with my lotions, bath gels for my business. Hope I answered your question.
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i haven't used it for external yet. niacin (b3) reduces cholesterol and a pain releiver for sholders . i'am 73 and working on a healthier inside.excercise helps skin tone. hope this works
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Sorry, I do not know and my husband isn't here. He is very aware of only using healthy oils in or on anything.
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Hi Rachel,They are not that grade of oil that is to be used topically on the body. Only in aromatherapy and cleaning things I believe.
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Operating instructions indicate the following: "Additives are NOT recommended." I haven't tried it, however would ASSUME it to be alright if oils are used judiciously.
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Rosie, Our oil is 100% pure and steam distilled and it goes through an extensive testing method called GCMS. "The Essential Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism" talks about the use of Essential Oils Internally, "Due to the high concentration of essential oils (and the high toxicity of a handful of essences), it is not recommended that they be taken at home in this manner. The International Federation of Aromatherapists also advises against this method of application. However, since essential oils are readily absorbed through the skin, they can affect the internal organs and systems of the body by external use." There are very few benefits of taking and using Lavender oils internally. You benefit the most by using Lavender Oil topically and aromatically. If your main need in Lavender Oil is for internal use I suppose our brand is not for you. We stand behind our oil with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and we believe it is just as good if not better than any other!