Top Festive Essential Oils For The Holidays | achs.edu

Here are some of our favorite essential oils to diffuse around the holidays!

Peppermint
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Cardamom
Ginger
Cloves

Safety Recommendations

Peppermint M. ×piperita essential oil is on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list [3].

Peppermint M. ×piperita essential oil does contain some constituents that can be toxic: menthol, menthone, piperitone, and thymol. Peppermint M. ×piperita oil has been known to cause allergic reactions in the mouth, neck, and throat. These reactions were noted when peppermint M. ×piperita oil was consumed in large doses. If you are pregnant or nursing, suffering from any medical condition or taking medication, consult a Registered Aromatherapist before use. Avoid your eyes and mucous membranes. Always dilute essential oils appropriately.

Want to learn more about the holistic and safe use of essential oils?

You can view ACHS’s guidance on essential oil safety and best practices by downloading our Aromatherapy Safety ebook by clicking here.

References:

[1] https://info.achs.edu/blog/all-about-peppermint

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Tracey Abell is the President and CEO of American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS). She has more than 20 years of experience in online higher education management. Her career has focused on managing complex projects, including institutional eligibility and administration of Title IV student financial aid programs, program development, and navigating multi-state finance, HR, and academic regulations. Tracey is an advocate for promoting professional pathways for integrative health and wellness professionals and is engaged in promoting equitable transfer credit and degree recognition policies in higher education. Tracey earned a BS in Business Management from Western Governors University and an MS in Education with a specialization in Leadership in Higher Education from Capella University. She is committed to promoting access to higher education and student outcomes through innovative online programming that meets the needs of post-traditional learners. She has been actively involved with the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) as a Business Standards and Title IV evaluator since 2014 and is a current DEAC Commissioner.