Read More: Pregnancy Diet Plan for the First Trimester. Your commitment to the research and science of aromatherapy is immense! (Yes, I checked every single one.) It can also act as a natural antiseptic and insect repellent which is useful as you will find many pharmaceutical ointments come with a warning to be avoided during pregnancy. Through the milk. Another thing – the botanical name and chemotype should be required every time an essential oil is mentioned if one is making ANY claims about it. Many blessings, Using parentheses, the largest number of hits is 299 for “lavender is an emmenagogue.” And no, I didn’t read every one – it was an attempt at sarcastic humor. Aromatherapy did, however, reduce the need for pain medication. One in vitro study found that lavender oil had a very weak estrogenic action in MCF-7 breast cancer cells (Henley et al 2007). This minor contention aside, I scanned through Google Books and was not able to find historical basis for the ‘uterine stimulant’ meme, either. Essential oil myths and scare-mongering are so prevalent – in print, cyberspace, and debate – which your balanced and well-referenced article helps to contextualize. Hi Robert, I have been reading your myth busting pages with great interest! It’s complex, time-consuming, and not cheap, but it’s ultimately rewarding. It was one of the only ways I could relax with my second and for her to relax too when she was awake when I wanted to sleep. Thank you Alex for your support, and for correcting me – I did not know about using parentheses, so very useful to know for future myth-busting episodes. Lawless (1992) also cites lavender oil as an emmenagogue, though not limited to internal use, and there is similarly no pregnancy contraindication. Thank you! Healer – the degree of online concern about lavender oil, tea tree oil and hormones has been blown up to ridiculous proportions since the Henley et al paper was published in 2007. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh p137, Valnet J 1964 Aromathérapie. Librairie Maloine, Paris, p225 (English translation: Valnet J 1990 The practice of aromatherapy. Most internet “writers” just copy-paste, or paraphrase wikipedia, or even use autoscraping tools to create web pages from other content with minimal effort. For example, one 2015 study found that orange essential oil helped lessen anxiety in … Rest assured that this doesn’t mean using it in pregnancy raises the risk of miscarriage. But, is lavender oil even reproductively toxic at all? Thank you SO much…I had an IUI two days ago followed with Endometrin twice daily, and the Endometrin is giving me horrible headaches. Do not ingest essential oils during pregnancy. Essential oil use in pregnancy is rather controversial, but experts, and we, agree that the use of a few select oils in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy … Even though , I already had no fear to use Lavender on pregnant women. Finally…while searching the internet for the alleged dangers of lavender oil in pregnancy, I came across this advice on a Vitamins and Health Supplements Guide page: “Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using lavender, as it is a uterine stimulant.” What, breastfeeding women too? As far as Google Search goes, I suggest reading Google’s Advanced Search tips (if you have not already done so) as a way of using Search to its full capability. A qualified aromatherapist can give more details regarding preparation of specific oils. That's because lavender can be used to regulate periods. When used on the isolated rat uterus, it in fact reduced contractions (Lis Balchin and Hart 1999). There‘s a lot of confusion over the safety of lavender essential oil in pregnancy. I sometimes put a drop on my baby’s cot sheets when she really restless. Many new mothers may experience changes in the weeks following their baby's birth. Thanks very much for enlightening us with more truth about aromatherapy. To know if you can use lavender oil when pregnant… It is considered to be one of the safest of all the essential oils used in aromatherapy. It contains more natural chemical constituents than any other plant (as many as 200) and therefore has a great range of … New England Journal of Medicine 365(5): 479-485, Lawless J 1992 The encyclopaedia of essential oils. Thank you so much for this! Therefore the camphor in lavender oil presents no risk. Thank you for publicly and knowledgeably addressing this nonsensical non-issue! Lavandula angustifolia is the one oil I never travel without, so many uses and benefits. In his 1964 text, Dr. Jean Valnet refers to lavender oil as an emmenagogue when internally used, though he gives no contraindication for pregnancy. Lavender can be a great help during labor, as both a calming oil and as a pain reliever. However, wanting to have an accurate essential oil data base on my website, also gives me occasion to make sure, as you have done here, that the routine practice of “an assumption was made, and then a further assumption – thus are myths conceived” doesn’t happen with what I disseminate. And, lavender oil has no apparent adverse effects during childbirth. Essential oils (either inhaled or applied to the skin) are sometimes used by women during labour. Three herbal safety texts have concluded that lavender flowers are safe to use in pregnancy, and one of theses includes the essential oil. So great to have this article as a reference for all those women afraid of using this fantastic essential oil. A Google search for “Avoid high doses of lavender oil during pregnancy because it is a uterine stimulant” produces 1,110,000 hits, though none of these will tell you how much constitutes a “high dose”. So – thank you once again. Again, another vote of positivity that someone has done the work to evaluate and educate on this subject. And I love research! Children over 6 & pregnant women: 1 drop of essential oil per 1 teaspoon of carrier oil. A 2017 study was conducted to determine the effect of lavender oil aroma during the postpartum period on maternal pains, mood and fatigue. Use of essential oils in labour. Element, Shaftsbury, p118, Lis-Balchin M, Hart S 1999 Studies on the mode of action of the essential oil of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia P. Miller). International Journal of Preventive Medicine, Ruth Toal: Expectancy: Using Aromatherapy in Pregnancy and Labour, International Federation of Aromatherapists: The Role of Aromatherapy in Maternity Care, Esoteric Oils: Lavender Essential Oil Information, International Journal of Preventive Medicine: Effect of Lavender Oil Aroma in the Early Hours of Postpartum Period on Maternal Pains, Fatigue, and Mood: A Randomized Clinical Trial, The Side Effects of Eucalyptus Lavender Oil. Camphor is neither reproductively toxic nor abortifacient except in almost fatal doses, and a lethal human dose is approximately 200 mg/kg. Franchomme and Pénöel (1990) give no contraindications at all for lavender oil, and do not mention menstrual stimulation but they do list an antispasmodic action for the oil. I read your post on the oestrogenic relationship so I wondered if you had any other research looking at early miscarriage and clary Sage? by Robert Tisserand | Jul 22, 2011 | Myth-busting, Safety | 39 comments. Thank you, Hi Robert Sadly, this fact has been created because search engines, for all their greatness, cannot tell the difference between well researched and poorly researched writing – and that web site creators have thus grasped the notion that one can often make more ad revenue with a million bad web pages covering innumerable keyword combinations, than with a hundred good ones that remain ostensibly ‘buried’ by the morass. Thank you Ann, and I think I may adopt the tagline – “the voice of educated and diligently researched reason”! Bartram (1995) defines emmenagogues as: “Plant substitutes for hormones that stimulate the pituitary gland to produce more gonadotrophic hormones. According to Robert Tisserand 3 different studies have shown that Lavender flowers are safe and one study included the essential oil. The Complete German Commission E Monograph for lavender lists L. angustifolia, both flowers and essential oil, as officially “approved” and with no side effects and no contraindications. Not used in pregnancy, except when a practitioner has good cause to do so in the first few weeks.” Bartram goes on to list 54 herbs, though lavender is not one of them. I was looking that up to see if women might be using this in pregnancy and applying to skin and that’s how I stumbled across this page… do you have any ideas if pregnant women might be using this for skin discomfort? 🙂. Oils often require a carrier oil, such as coconut or almond oil, to dilute the oil and avoid skin irritation. Tanya LaMothe Bartram T 1995 Encyclopedia of herbal medicine.  Grace Publishers, Christchurch UK, p166, Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A et al 1998 The complete German Commission E monographs: therapeutic guide to herbal medicines. I love giving prenatal massages, and I don’t know what I would do without Lavender! The lavender and rose oil formulation was prepared by diluting 2 drops of an essential oil blend containing 75% lavender oil and 25% rose oil diluted in 5 mL of jojoba oil. I will certainly share it too. Stretch marks can appear in the later stages of pregnancy on the upper thighs and the abdominal area. Boots holds a diploma in holistic therapies from Thanet College in Kent. American Botanical Council, Austin, Texas, p160, Burns EE, Blamey C, Ersser SJ et al 2000 An investigation into the use of aromatherapy in intrapartum midwifery practice. I recently read some articles and a warning about tea tree oil and lavender oil perhaps suppressing androgens, and even causing gynecomastia, in young boys. Some feel nauseous throughout their entire pregnancy. Do you know if rosemary oil should be avoided during pregnancy? Thank you Robert for busting this myth about lavender. During the years of the study, the use of pethidine in the study center declined from 6% to 0.2% of women (Burns et al 2000). Is lavender oil safe to use in pregnancy. Want to try them? “These … Clearly there is some concern about the safety of lavender oil during pregnancy, although there are also a number of sites where lavender is either absent from “should not be used in pregnancy” lists – in fact it is only rarely found on such lists – or where the oil is actually stated to be safe in pregnancy. (No connection between breast growth and the use of products containing either essential oil was ever established, nor was it established beyond doubt that any of the boys had actually used products containing either of these essential oils.) This technique might be especially helpful for postpartum moms. “Some essential oils that can be safely used during pregnancy are lavender, chamomile, and ylang ylang,” says Dr. Milosavljevic.“These are calming or down-regulating oils that … The conclusions, published in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine, were that mothers given lavender oil aromatherapy, started immediately after giving birth, had better physical and mood status compared to the control group. Lavender essential oil along with sweet marjoram, chamomile, black pepper, and cypress essential oils … I was so desperate I used a bit of the lavender oil to help ease the itching which did help (just enough to help me sleep). I also see the same properties being attributed to essential oils that are attributed to herbs – and that is not always the case. Personally I do not see a problem in using clary sage oil during pregnancy. Efficient collection and analysis. Also, how can you check every single one? The amount of misinformation going around is rampant. Thank you very much, I have always been in awe of your work since I was 1st ‘introduced’ to you by my principal in 2002. Conclusions To aid sleep, place a tissue with two drops of lavender oil on it next to your pillow, or add a couple of drops to a burner and place in the bedroom for 15 minutes before going to bed. Set it apart from the rest and make it very favourable to use during your pregnancy period. According to Esoteric Oils: "Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion in general and is effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia.". The safety concerns raise questions such as: Particular risks that would apply to the first trimester are (a) an increased risk of miscarriage and (b) risk of fetal malformation. Citrus essential oils (orange, lemon, and grapefruit) may help to increase energy and improve mood. And of course, the same goes for many/most essential oils. To answer your question, there is zero risk of an embryo or fetus being feminized or otherwise altered from the use of lavender oil or tea tree oil in hygiene products, or personal care products by a pregnant woman. It is interesting to know why is the reason. As all other respondents have already said, “thank you”! © 2015 - 2020 Robert Tisserand | All Rights Reserved, Vitamins and Health Supplements Guide page, https://roberttisserand.com/2013/02/lavender-oil-is-not-estrogenic/, https://roberttisserand.com/publications/general-articles/, How To: Botanical Belly Oil Recipe for Expecting Mothers «. It was probably caused by the essential oil leaching phthalates out of the plastic trays used in the testing. The caveat must refer to transfer of substances from lavender to the child. An antispasmodic action on the uterus suggests a substance that is helpful in menstrual pain, and not one that would stimulate menstruation. I can only heartily agree with their accolades. She has had work published in "Writing Magazine" and "Writers Forum" in the UK. Ah, real research! A Google search for “Avoid high doses of lavender oil during pregnancy because it is a uterine stimulant” produces 1,110,000 hits, though none of these will tell you how much constitutes a “high dose”. This non-fetotoxic rabbit dose is equivalent to an adult human dose of 48 g (1.6 oz), and a person would have to ingest 24 kg (52.9 lb) of lavender oil to reach that amount of camphor. Says the website Expectancy: "Avoid using any oils in the first 3 months unless advised by an expert. Linalool is not reproductively toxic. When it was administered by stomach tube to pregnant rats at 250, 500 or 1,000 mg/kg/day, on gestational days 7-17, no fetal toxicity or teratogenicity occurred at any dose level (Politano et al 2008). I seriously think that any person who decides to put information on their website concerning essential oils should have to do or have some basic requisites in place in order to be considered a reputable source. Thank you for writing this. What the research shows “Lavender oil emmenagogue” – 31,200 hits. I can assume that your being a part of that committee has certainly been very helpful. Essential oils can help. This is the kind of thing encountered everywhere nowadays. Lavender essential oil is considered to be one of the safest essential oils sold today, and can be used for burns, headaches, muscle pain, skin healing, relieving stress and promoting relaxation. Kristy, one drop of lavender oil on your baby’s cot sheets is totally fine, so long as the oil does not directly come in contact with her face. Do you have any thoughts about essential oils that women might be using that might impact fetal hormones in utero? International Journal of Toxicology 27:183-188, Tiran D 2000 Clinical aromatherapy for pregnancy and childbirth. Although lavender is classed as one of the safest oils, it is not recommended for use during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. I am always happy to share your well researched information with my aromatherapy and massage students. I do not think lavender is harmful to pregnant women. Basil Essential Oil. If you are pregnant and would like to try essential oils… When discomfort in the legs … I have linked it to my blog article regarding the use of essential during pregnancy. Is this safe? I believe aromatherapy is pushing up to a new level of credibility, for those who take the trouble to delve into the research. Treat yourself to a prenatal … (These are the only such texts in my possession – there may be others that draw different conclusions.) It all goes to show that the old quote “a lie gets halfway round the world before the truth gets its pants on” is more true than ever in the internet age. There isn’t enough research to support this is safe for your baby. Lavender essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowers and tops of the herb lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). To help prevent them, and to reduce their appearance, combine four drops of lavender with three drops each of neroli and mandarin oil in a carrier of 50 ml jojoba oil and massage gently into the skin daily. Thomas Kelly, London, Davis P 1999 Aromatherapy an A-Z. Don't assume that, just because they're natural, they're automatically safe.". CW Daniel, Saffron Walden, p144, Zu Y, Yu H, Fu Y et al 2010 Activities of ten essential oils towards Propionibacterium acnes and PC-3, A-549 and MCF-7 cancer cells. Mills and Bone (2005) state that using lavender flowers (L. angustifolia and L. spica) is compatible with breastfeeding, and is safe in pregnancy: “No increase in frequency of malformation or other harmful effects on the foetus from limited use in women.”. However, there is no evidence that lavender oil has any adverse effects on human hormonal activity. My pregnancy aromatherapy CPD course i did supports using many oils that are generally contraindicated in pregnancy, so it is fantastic to see strong researched evidence to back up what i have been told regards using lavender and clary sage, thank you! The ease of its application makes it a very favourable skin treatment for all stretch marks and so on as well during your pregnancy. Patricia Davis, I’m sure, felt her caution was well-founded, but with the benefit of hindsight we can see that it was an over-reaction. Hi Nina, rosemary is fine in your shampoo – not a problem. I was in San Francisco about a year ago in an organic baby shop selling my “wares” and the owner said they were not carrying any products with lavender (or tea tree) in them and advising their pregnant customers to avoid products with lavender because of new reports on it’s strong estrogenic action. I use it in my shampoos. Thank you for your fantastic information, it is great to have very up to date details on the safety of essential oils. I’m so glad to see that it is fine, because lavender has such a positive effect on my well-being. There is so much misinformation “out there” now with the internet that it drives me insane if I look at most of it, other than those aromatherapists I have had personal contact with or can tell quite quickly that they are professionals in the use of essential oils. From notable sources Lavender IS SAFE during pregnancy. Most are uterine tonics and stimulants to restore normal function of the female reproductive system. An emmenagogue, or menstrual stimulant, may act by directly stimulating uterine contractions, or through stimulating hormone production. Google ‘cuts the results off’ in my browser at around 800 – not 10,500. Lavender is classed as an emmenagogue, meaning it may encourage menstrual flow, slightly increasing the risk of miscarriage. Great following your information Robert, again thanks! If you suffer from pregnancy headaches or migraines, you can use lavender essential oil … I´ll give your post to my students and colleagues. Thanks a lot. It is certainly not a uterine stimulant – in any dose. I will be happy to share it! Great post. An assumption was then made that this was due to a uterine stimulant effect, and a further assumption was made that therefore lavender oil could pose a risk of miscarriage in pregnancy. Lavender oil. Lavender side effects. Some women worry about using lavender during pregnancy because it is known to regulate menstruation, however, lavender essential oil is perfectly safe to use during pregnancy when used correctly. Oh Robert – so good to once again hear the voice of educated and diligently researched reason. Thank you for posting this. Davis (1999) says that lavender oil is helpful in “reducing…scanty menstruation” and that it should be avoided during the first trimester. Thank you Elizabeth! Lavender is one of the best oils to use to combat the daily stresses and strains of late pregnancy. These include lavender, chamomile, and ylang ylang—all of which … Phytotherapy Research 13:540-542, McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R et al 1997 Botanical safety handbook. 3. The best way to go about using lavender essential oil is it to dilute 1 to 2 drops in 2 to 3 tablespoons of carrier oil (coconut, sesame, almond oil, etc.). Erring too heavily on the side of safety has a downside – it creates fear, doubt and confusion. The one thing – are they truly educated in the science? According to Esoteric Oils : "Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving … The most common developmental toxins are certain industrial chemicals, heavy metals or pesticides. I have noticed her breasts are quite noticeable for a 4 month old…am I just paranoid. Other Google search results about lavender in pregnancy include: “Lavender oil uterine stimulant” – 31,900 hits. I think developmental toxicity from lavender oil through breast feeding is very unlikely, especially as it is not neurotoxic. Thank you Robert yet again! That's because lavender … So glad I got a good education on essential oils and thank you for all you do. She is also the editor and designer of a 16-page monthly magazine. Lavender essential oil makes you feel calm and relaxed during the most stressful moments of your pregnancy. Tiran (2000) mentions that lavender oil “contains a small amount of the ketone camphor, which can be emmenagogic” and that it “should be used with caution in early pregnancy”. But the research is beginning to address this issue, which is great. This is a security blanket for me, as I hv always come across too many people rejecting the use of essential oils during pregnancy. We do now know that lavender oil is not estrogenic when applied to the skin https://roberttisserand.com/2013/02/lavender-oil-is-not-estrogenic/ and this strongly suggests that the in vitro effect seen had nothing to do with lavender oil. Internally. NAHA Certified Aromatherapist, A wonderful clear concise explanation that gives answers to all the myths and hearsay I normally use Lavender & Rose in my prenatal massage oils. Simply … Its added benefits include fresh and healthy-looking skin and reduced stress. The Commission E Monographs are generally regarded as the most authoritative source on the safety of herbal medicines. Thanks for all you share 🙂. I’m just voicing my frustrations and am thankful that you address many of these issues yourself. It should never be used as a substitute for medical care, or without consultation with your doctor. There is little sense of responsibility to perform even a cursory investigation of whether the ‘facts’ they are quoting have any basis – nor even to cite references. I am concerned about using lavender or tea tree products while carrying XY or male baby. I’m so glad you shared your knowledge on the science behind lavender and pregnancy! I hear you on rosemary. Emmenagogues • To treat hemorrhoids: Tea tree, cypress, geranium, lavender. As for tea tree oil, we know that none of the constituents of tea tree oil that are absorbed by human skin are estrogenic, and that anyway, only a vanishingly small amount of any essential oil is absorbed from a shampoo or hair gel (see my article on gynecomastia on this page: https://roberttisserand.com/publications/general-articles/). Being a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health; or cure himself, being sick. Lavender oil is part of the many essential oils through its natural properties. I will surely refer all to this article if there is ever a “shadow of a doubt” on their part! Here is a link so you may read about his findings regarding Lavender oil use during pregnancy. Basil essential oil contains high amount of estragole, a compound that can lead … Visit The Tisserand Institute for the latest from Robert Tisserand in the science and the effective, safe and sustainable use of essential oils in all aspects of aromatherapy. Warning: Lavender should not be used in labor at the same time as Pethidine, or epidural, or with Oxytocin/Pitocin infusions, as it may interfere with their function. The absence of lavender from Bartram’s list is not surprising since it has not traditionally been regarded as a herb to avoid in pregnancy, or as a uterine stimulant. Lavender, ginger, peppermint, and lemon essential oils relieve symptoms of morning sickness and … (Not that lavender oil would do this anyway. Herbs that initiate and promote the menstrual flow. 🙂. Essential oils … Lavender can be a great help to a pregnant mother, but it is a powerful oil and care should be taken when using it during pregnancy. "In the second and third trimesters, some essential oils are safe to use, as your baby is more developed," Edwards adds. Doing research on Rosemary drives me crazy! Lavender oil works wonders for your body during pregnancy. The high dose is equivalent to an adult human ingesting 70 g of linalool, or approximately 200 g (7 oz) of lavender oil. Read More: Are There Disadvantages to Aromatherapy? However, there is no evidence that either lavender flowers or lavender oil stimulate menstruation. Very grateful for this info. I always look forward to your posts and appreciate your taking the time to answer these questions and teaching what the research actually shows. Oils that may be safe for you to use As long as your pregnancy is going well, it's probably fine for you to use: neroli; tangerine; German and Roman chamomile; common lavender; peppermint; ylang-ylang; There is a lot of confusion over the safety of lavender essential oil in pregnancy. Essential oils ca n be added to food, drinks or taken in capsules. Same properties being attributed to essential oils that women might be especially for. Hart 1999 ) says that lavender oil can be a great help during labor, as both a oil... 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