Jodi, Thank you so much for the information! I will get back to this mom
and tell her not to use it. Many thanks, Linda
Linda J. Tandy, MSN, RN, CCM, IBCLC
Clinical Nurse Specialist
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From: Jodi Barnard [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 7:05 PM
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Subject: Pennyroyal and Breastfeeding
Linda .... Regarding your query on Pennyroyal ...
My research tells me in NO way should it be used!!! I quote "(1.) Safety
Data: Oral toxin. Abortifacient (due to pulegone content). Ingestion of
large doses has resulted in death." " (2.)Should not be used in aromatherapy
whether internally or externally."!!!!
My suggestion as a safer bet would be lavender ((3.)"Safety Data: Non-toxic,
non-irritant, non-sensitizing") Lavender can be applied neat (undiluted) to
most skin. It is an insecticide. Also commonly used is citronella
((4.)"Safety Data: Non-toxin, non-irritant; may cause dermatitis in some
individuals. Avoid during pregnancy") Due to it being non-toxic it would be
safer. To avoid contact of the oil on the skin, even though it should
ALWAYS be applied diluted in a base/carrier oil, it can be applied by
placing a drop or two on a hankerchief and tying the hankerchief near/on the
child/mother's clothing.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless
Element Books, Rockport,Ma. 1995 (1.& 2.) pg.176 (3.) pg.162 (4.)134
Hope this helps!!
Sincerely, Jodi Barnard
Ladner, British Columbia
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