Essential Oils - safe or not safe?

SAFE THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY

Benzoin*
Bergamot (FCF)
Black Pepper*
Eucalyptus
Frankincense
Ginger*
Grapefruit+
Ho Wood
Mandarine+
Neroli
Palmarosa
Petitgrain
Sandalwood
Tea Tree*
Vetivert
Ylang Ylang*

OILS NOT TO BE USED AT ALL DURING PREGNANCY

Aniseed
Basil
Bay
Camphor (White)
Cinnamon
Citronella
Clove
Hyssop
Lemongrass
Nutmeg
Parsley
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme

MILD DIURETICS/EMMENAGOGUES, CAN BE USED SAFELY AFTER THE FIRST 4 - 5 MONTHS - UNLESS YOU ARE AN ‘AT RISK’ MOTHER

Camomile
Cypress
Geranium
Lavender
Lemon
Pine
Rose

NOT TO BE USED DURING THE FIRST 4 - 5 MONTHS. These are either strong diuretics, emmenagogues, or hormonal balancers...

Cajuput
Cedarwood
Clary Sage
Fennel
Marjoram
Melissa
Myrrh
Niaouli
Patchouli
Peppermint
Rosemary
Spearmint