Included are suggestions for:
- Single essential oils that can be effectively used alone.
- Specific blends that can help support your child's immune system.
All suggestions are from Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child©2000 Valerie Ann Worwood. Reprinted with permission from New World Library.
Basic Childhood Care Kit
One or two drops of single oils can be effective support, providing antibacterial, antiviral, and/or antiinflammatory properties.
* This is by no means a comprehensive list of the uses of the essential oils listed below but simply a summary of some of the primary uses as published in professional texts in relation to children.
Only use therapeutic grade essential oils recommended for children and following the appropriate amount specific to the age and health of your child.
Eucalyptus radiata
- facilitates breathing: asthma, bronchitis, coughs, croup
Ravensara Aromatica
- measles, flu, chickenpox, colds, coughs, strongly antiviral
Tea Tree
- strong antiseptic: antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal
Lavender
- anxiety, hyperactivity, insomnia, headache, tension
Thyme Linalol
- all infections: mucus congestion, flu, colds, coughs, croup
Niaouli
- bronchitis, sinusitis, colds
Chamomile Roman
- teething, irritability, anxiety, stress, digestive aid
Essential Oil Blends for Children
*don't be daunted, it is simple to blend and bottle your own immune support remedies, please refer to the text below for specific guidance from Dr. Valerie Ann Worwood. All recommended blend recipes are printed on the product packaging.
The Common Cold - 10 drops eucalyptus radiata, 10 drops ravensara, 5 drops tea tree, 3 drops lavender, 1 drop thyme linalool.
Place 2 drops on your Sniffle Sleeve away from child's eyes, sniff to relieve symptoms.
Cough – 10 drops ravensara, 5 drops niaouli, 10 drops eucalyptus radiata.
Place 1 drop on your Sniffle Sleeve away from child’s eyes.
Sinusitis – 6 drops ravensara, 5 drops niaouli, 2 drops eucalyptus radiata, 4 drops chamomile roman.
Place 1 drop on your Sniffle Sleeve away from child’s eyes.
Bronchitis Mix (2yrs and older) - 10 drops thyme linalool, 10 drops eucalyptus radiata, 10 drops niaouli, 25 drops myrtle.
Place 4 drops on your Sniffle Sleeve away from child’s eyes.
Asthma – 10 drops niaouli, 4 marjoram, 2 frankincense, 10 chamomile roman.
Place 1 drop on the Sniffle Sleeve in times of stress or if a childfeels an attack may be coming.
**Some essential oils are not suitable for children. Ensure you use only those recommended by a professional. There are more than 300 natural, nontoxic and fragrant essential oil recipes and suggestions outlined in, Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child, by Valerie Ann Worwood.
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Guidance from Valerie Ann Worwood.
Safety First
These are essential safety points to remember. Read through the whole list. You need to know all these things to be able to use essential oils safely.
Choosing Oils
There's no need to use essential oils on children unless a health condition requires it. Don't use essential oils as a preventative, in the medical sense, unless in antiviral or antibacterial room sprays and diffusers or burners.
Essential oils for home care health purposes should be used for a maximum of ten days at a time. Let fourteen days elapse between uses, unless directed by a qualified practioner.
Only use essential oils recommend for children.
Essential oils should only be used in the context in which they are indicated and recommended by a professional.
Blends
Make sure all the equipment you use is sterile and thoroughly dried. To sterilize boil the equipment or use baby sterile solution. If you leave any amount of water the blend will deteriorate and turn cloudy. Label the bottle with the name of the person it was prepared for, the complete list of ingredients, and the date it was prepared.
Storage
Use glass bottles only.
Store well out of reach of children.
Store blends in a dark, dry space, away from any source of heat.
