Treating Children re: Valerie Ann Worwood

[ygelphoh]

Hi there

I recently bought what seems to be a good book from Valerie Ann Worwood - 'Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child'. There's quite a lot of good blends etc and she breaks down what oils are suitable for particular ages - which I found really useful. However, there are some oils that are omitted, which I can see from other sources do not seem to have any contra-indications, such as Vetivert, Sandalwood and Rosewood. Just wondered if anyone knew why these should be omited? There are oils such as peppermint, black pepper etc not indicated, I'm presuming it's because thesee can cause irritation etc?

On the same note, her book breaks down ages and the last one she has is in the 9 - 11 bracket. Does this mean over 11's can have any of the other oils? Just wondered what the general view was.

Thanks
Tracey

 

[meerkatwotnot]

hi Tracey.....i have this book and i like it purely for the fact that i would always worry about ages and doses etc.....i have to say i dont use peppermint ,black pepp and cinnamon on children under 5 as there are always others i could use but my neice who is 13 but adult size i use them all.i often look at body weight when deciding on oils as well.
Not sure about ROSEWOOD.Could be similar thoughts to chrissie wild wood on that one,but dont know about the vetivert....again it could be that other ois are better.Sorry i may have been vague and patchy on this.........let me know if i need to clarify.x