Children:
This is Worwood's recommendations, and it doesn't necessary mean that oils not mentioned are not suitable for children in certain circumstances. I may mention other oils from time to time based on research I have come across.
Suitable oils for Babies and Young Children from Valerie Ann Worwood’s Book “The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy”:
Essential Oils
NEWBORN BABIES
Chamomile Roman
Chamomile German
Yarrow
Lavender
Dosage: 1-3 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
2-6 MONTHS OLD
As above plus:
Mandarin
Eucalyptus (Never apply on face)
Coriander
Neroli
Dosage: 3-5 drops diluted in 2 tablespoon Base Oil.
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
6-12 MONTHS OLD
As above plus:
Calendula
Grapefruit
Aniseed
Tea tree
Dosage: 3-5 drops dilutet in 2 tablespoons Base Oils
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
1-5 YEARS OLD
All the above plus:
Ginger, but only use 1/3 of the dosage directed for other oils
Dosage: 5-10 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
5-7 YEARS OLD
All the above plus following used in 1/3 dosage directed for other oils:
Ginger
Peppermint
Rosemary
Thyme linalool
Clary Sage
Geranium
Nutmeg
Hyssop
Dosage: 5-12 drops diluted in 2 tablespoon Base Oil
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond,apricot, grapeseed
7-12 YEARS OLD
All those to 7 years old; plus the following at 1/3 dosage directed for other oils.
Fennel
Frankincense
Cypress
Basil
Dosage: 5-15 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil.
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond, apricot, grapeseed
PUBERTY
All the above oils at full dose, plus:
Females:
Rose
Geranium
Sweet Marjoram
Male:
Marjoram
Bergamot
Dosage: 10-20 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil.
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
Oils like borage, wheatgerm and jojoba can be added to the base oil for extra healing. It should not exceed 10% of the base.
This is Worwood's recommendations, and it doesn't necessary mean that oils not mentioned are not suitable for children in certain circumstances. I may mention other oils from time to time based on research I have come across.
Suitable oils for Babies and Young Children from Valerie Ann Worwood’s Book “The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy”:
Essential Oils
NEWBORN BABIES
Chamomile Roman
Chamomile German
Yarrow
Lavender
Dosage: 1-3 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
2-6 MONTHS OLD
As above plus:
Mandarin
Eucalyptus (Never apply on face)
Coriander
Neroli
Dosage: 3-5 drops diluted in 2 tablespoon Base Oil.
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
6-12 MONTHS OLD
As above plus:
Calendula
Grapefruit
Aniseed
Tea tree
Dosage: 3-5 drops dilutet in 2 tablespoons Base Oils
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
1-5 YEARS OLD
All the above plus:
Ginger, but only use 1/3 of the dosage directed for other oils
Dosage: 5-10 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
5-7 YEARS OLD
All the above plus following used in 1/3 dosage directed for other oils:
Ginger
Peppermint
Rosemary
Thyme linalool
Clary Sage
Geranium
Nutmeg
Hyssop
Dosage: 5-12 drops diluted in 2 tablespoon Base Oil
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond,apricot, grapeseed
7-12 YEARS OLD
All those to 7 years old; plus the following at 1/3 dosage directed for other oils.
Fennel
Frankincense
Cypress
Basil
Dosage: 5-15 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil.
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond, apricot, grapeseed
PUBERTY
All the above oils at full dose, plus:
Females:
Rose
Geranium
Sweet Marjoram
Male:
Marjoram
Bergamot
Dosage: 10-20 drops diluted in 2 tablespoons Base Oil.
Suitable base oils: Hazelnut, sweet almond
Oils like borage, wheatgerm and jojoba can be added to the base oil for extra healing. It should not exceed 10% of the base.
Essential Oil Dilution Chart
Basic suggested dilution for essential oil massage blends
CARRIER OILS | ESSENTIAL OILS | |||
Volume | 1% dilution | 2% dilution | 3% dilution | |
½ oz. 1 tablespoon 15 ml | 3 drops | 6 drops | 12 drops | |
1 oz. 2 tablespoons 30 ml | 6 drops | 12 drops | 24 drops | |
2 oz. 4 tablespoons 60 ml | 12 drops | 24 drops | 48 drops |
1% dilution for children and the elderly.
2% dilution for general, whole-body massage.
4% dilution for concentrated, local massage
