“Natural home remedy blend for sore throat spray”
Aight.
“Purified Water”
Good start.
“Honey”
Okay.
“Lemon”
Mhm.
“Apple Cider Vinegar.”
Yep.
“Sea salt”
Excellent.
“Essential Oil Blend of”
*closes tab*
What’s wrong with essential oils?
Nothing, when used correctly, but unfortunately in this instance they are not.
Essential oils are not intended for internal use. I know doTerra and some other “We’re totally not a pyramid scheme” brands state that they are, but they’re lying liars with their pants on fire and should also not be trusted when they say they can be used on the skin neat. Always use a carrier oil, kids, chemical burns are no fun (nb: water is not a safe diluent for skin use, oil, either almond, apricot, coconut, jojoba or even olive oil are all fine) There are very few oils I will use inside my mouth, one being clove oil (for tooth pain), but never on any soft tissue like gums or tongue or back of the throat, because it can and will burn you. And even then I will always mix it with a little olive oil first to dilute some of the strength 1-2 drops can bring.
So this person saying “anywhere between 10-20 drops, it’s up to you” for something intended to go on the back of the throat, with oils known for causing respiratory distress (methols. long term followers know my hatred for the over use of menthol essential oils as cure alls) just, nope. NOPE.
Too many people mistake essential oils with tinctures which are made in entirely different ways from EOs, and certain EO companies are more than happy to make bank on that.
(source: me a person who has worked in various different holistic fields for over 15 years, including aromatherapy and herbal remedies).
My cousin seems to have bought into the whole DoTERRA charade which is worrying to begin with but then she boasts about how she’s been using these essential oils on her BABY and I want to cry.
Does anyone know of a good, ethical brand of essential oils that is available in/to Australia that I can get her along with the Essential Oils Safety book I’ll be giving her for her birthday?
Oh no, no not the poor babi 😦 please tell me she’s not using mint of eucalyptus anywhere near the baby. I’ve blogged about this before but menthol is extremely dangerous for children and people with allergies/asthma, and babies are especially vulnerable. It can cause seizures and even death from respiratory distress. I’ve got midwife friends who won’t even use vicks vapor rub for a child under the age of 10 because of this.
I don’t know any companies in Aus, but I can certainly grab you my book recs, hang on.
Australian naturopath and herbalist here -the Sydney Essential Oil Company used to be pretty good, although it’s been a few years since I’ve used them. Their website is www.seoc.com.au (I’m on mobile, so sorry for the lack of link!)
And definitely give your sister that book on safety! ‘Essential’ oils are incredibly concentrated extracts of particular plant chemicals. Like most other things, they’re great when used safely, but they’re so concentrated that it’s very very easy to hurt yourself with them
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