Re: books, oils and preparation

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Posted by jillian on May 7, 2001 at 04:21:49:

In reply to: Re: books, oils and preparation posted by Kim on April 30, 2001 at 04:44:37:

:
:
: While there is much debate over the staining benefits and
irritation
: factor of clove, eucalyptus and other essential oils (which are
most
: commonly used *in* the paste), using mustard oil directly on the
skin
: would be worse. I will sometimes use eucalyptus in my paste and
have
: never had a reaction but when I used mustard oil (in the paste, not
: directly on the skin) I got a horrible rash. I'm not allergic to
: mustard but the oil sure did a number on my skin.
:
: I'd be very careful using the mustard oil especially if you henna
: other people.

thank you kim
i had the completely opposite experiences as you with these oils and
it is good to know the possibilities coming with my chosen materials.
please post any other experiences you may have with your essential
oils. i appreciate the input.

jillian

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: : : : : : While there is much debate over the staining benefits and : irritation : : factor of clove, eucalyptus and other essential oils (which are : most : : commonly used in the paste), using mustard oil directly on the : skin : : would be worse. I will sometimes use eucalyptus in my paste and : have : : never had a reaction but when I used mustard oil (in the paste, not : : directly on the skin) I got a horrible rash. I'm not allergic to : : mustard but the oil sure did a number on my skin. : : : : I'd be very careful using the mustard oil especially if you henna : : other people. : : : thank you kim : i had the completely opposite experiences as you with these oils and : it is good to know the possibilities coming with my chosen materials. : please post any other experiences you may have with your essential : oils. i appreciate the input. : : jillian
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