Rosemary Oil

[tlmack]

Does anyone know why it states not to use Rosemary Oil if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure or have seizure disorders?

If so, can you shed some light.

Thanks

 

[tlmack]

any thoughts?

 

[Tai]

Honestly, I'm not sure. I know it's stimulating so it might raise your BP when you use it. I've never been PG so I've never paid close attention. I do have high BP but I still use rosemary oil and I haven't had any problems.

 

[tlmack]

Thanks Tai. It must be a blood pressure issue.

I won't worry about the warning then. I have low blood pressure.

 

[Enchantmt]

One site did say it raises blood pressure. Here is some more info:


Rosemary

Cautions

Only take rosemary oil internally in the form of an enteric-coated capsule. When taken in any other form, it can irritate the stomach and cause heartburn.

When applied topically, rosemary oil can cause dermatitis and skin redness in people who are sensitive to it. If this happens to you, stop using the herb.

If you are pregnant, don’t use rosemary in therapeutic amounts. High doses could potentially cause complications. The amounts that typically appear in food or cosmetics pose no risk, however.

If you have epilepsy, don’t take medicinal amounts of rosemary; the camphor in the herb could potentially aggravate seizures.

If insomnia is a problem, don’t take a rosemary bath in the evening; its stimulant effect may keep you from falling asleep.


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SAFETY CAUTIONS: The camphor, thymol and terpineol in rosemary are highly stimulating. Pregnant women should not use the herb as either an essential oil or a tea preparation, as either may cause premature labor. Those prone to asthma may be bothered by rosemary’s strong scent, and the active ingredients may also cause seizures in epileptics. Rosemary Oil may cause skin irritation if not diluted properly. Keep these precautions in mind when using Rosemary Oil around the others.



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