Essential Oil poisonings
2019-12-10 18:27:25.527123+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
Fascinating: Essential Oil Poisoning Is on The Rise. Here's What You Need to Know
Not all oils are of equal concern, either. Most commonly essential oils produce skin irritations or contact dermatitis. Others contain naturally occurring compounds known as endocrine disruptors, which have the potential to interfere with our hormones in unwanted ways.
But the researchers found just under half of the calls made to the centre were for eucalyptus essential oils. Taking just a few millilitres can result in stomach pains, nausea, and in some cases, even convulsions.
Paid article which I have not read: Essential oil exposures in Australia: analysis of cases reported to the NSW Poisons Information Centre https://doi.org/10.5694/mja2.50403