West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy - Blends for Digestive Complaints

Blends for Digestive Complaints

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Constipation	Diarrhoea	Indigestion	Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1 drop of Black Pepper	4 drops of Lavender	1 drop of Coriander	3 drops of Lavender
3 drops of Orange	2 drops of Ginger	1 drop of Fennel	3 drops of Petitgrain
1 drop of Ginger	1 drop of Roman Chamomile	1 drop of Spearmint	1 drop of Roman Chamomile

Nausea - use 1 drop of lavender or 1 drop of peppermint or make up a blend of 3 drops lavender to 1 drop peppermint and 1 or 2 drops of that on a tissue for inhalation.

These blends can be used in a number of ways see Newsletter. Choose the method or combination of methods that appeal to you the most. Also remember that the sense of smell is very personal and no one blend will appeal to everyone.

Keep all essential oils away from Children, Eyes and Pets. Do not ingest or use any oil undiluted on the skin unless advised otherwise by a qualified Aromatherapist.

Black Pepper - Use in low concentrations on the skin as this oil can irritate the skin.
Chamomile, Roman - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing however it is best to avoid its use in early pregnancy.
Ginger- Use in low concentrations as this oil can cause skin irritation.
Lavender - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Orange - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing however as with most expressed oils it can be phototoxic and if used on the skin do not expose skin to sun or UV rays for 12 hours after use.
Peppermint - Generally considered non-toxic. Avoid in pregnancy. Keep away from children.
Petitgrain - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing and non-phototoxic when tested at low doses. Some cross sensitivity has been reported when there is an existing allergic reaction to balsams.

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