Consult your doctor before applying any health or beauty advice if you are allergic, pregnant, breastfeeding, or for a baby or child.
Before using a grandmother's remedy, it is imperative to seek advice from your doctor for a more thorough examination. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should never apply a "grandmother's remedy" without medical advice (note that the majority of essential oils are strictly prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women).
Avoid combining remedies
Remedies based on medicinal herbs can cause drug interactions if you are already undergoing medication. Always seek advice from your doctor.
Be vigilant with children
So-called natural remedies should be used with caution in children. No product based on plants – including essential oils – should be administered orally to children under 18 without medical supervision. The use of essential oils in any form should be reserved for children over 12 years old. All products containing mint are contraindicated (risk of respiratory arrest) and should be avoided in children under two years old.
Be vigilant with pregnant and breastfeeding women
During pregnancy, the use of plants for therapeutic purposes may pose risks to both the mother and the unborn child. It is essential to consult a doctor before taking a herbal remedy. The same precautions apply during breastfeeding. As a precautionary measure, the majority of essential oils are strictly prohibited during pregnancy and throughout the breastfeeding period. Some essential oils are allowed from the fourth month of pregnancy or even throughout pregnancy, but only after medical advice.
Be vigilant in case of chronic illness
In certain types of chronic illnesses (hay fever, eczema, asthma, diabetes, liver and kidney disorders, etc.), the use of herbal remedies is only applicable under medical supervision. The use of "grandmother's remedies" should never replace a medical prescription.
Respect the preparation and precautions for the use of remedies based on essential oils
Essential oils are highly active complex blends that require caution when used. Before using essential oils, seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Internally, due to their irritating properties for the digestive system, ingesting essential oils is not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Use only high-quality, 100% pure essential oils with a quality label. Externally, due to their sometimes allergenic, photosensitizing, and toxic effects, essential oils must be used with great caution, especially in allergic individuals. They should not be applied to skin exposed to the sun. In general, they are aggressive in their pure state for the skin (risk of irritation or burns). They do not dissolve in water and must therefore be diluted in vegetable oils before application. Strictly adhere to the absorption routes and dosages indicated. Never apply pure essential oil to the eyes, ears, and nasal and ano-genital mucous membranes. In case of accidental projection into the eye, do not use water to rinse, but use a vegetable oil. In general, essential oils should be used with caution and strict adherence to the dosage.
