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« on: Saturday June 23, 2007, 08:07:44 PM »
http://takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/therapies/aromatherapy/are_essential_oils_safe

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/200553/dangers_of_essential_oils.html

I've reacted to foods contains Rosemary (from EO's) and even a pound cake made at Whole Foods.
I react to shampoos that have EO's.   Cry
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« Reply #1 on: Monday June 25, 2007, 01:20:37 AM »
I was unable to deduce from either of the links above, exactly what is essential about essential oils.  One can be allergic to many oils.
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday June 28, 2007, 07:01:32 PM »
I believe "essential oil" refers to the distilled, concentrated oil from that particular plant.  They are used for aromatherapy and for making perfumes, scenting cosmetics, etc...
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