Fever Aid Aromatherapy Blend
Safety first
Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with the ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide at:
As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.
See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.
Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.
The Blend
Note: You can use either of these oils on their own for a fever or mix them.
1 drop of Roman Chamomile (C. Nobile)
1 drop of Bergamot (C. bergamia)
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 6 times a day for the duration of the fever (typically no more than 3 days).
Why It Works (Actions):
Antipyretic - Essential oil used to relieve or reduce temperature in fevers: Roman Chamomile
Febrifuge - Essential oil that reduces a fever: Roman Chamomile, Bergamot
Methods of use:
All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ Magic Mamas’ Collective which can be found here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/from-salves-to-sprays-the-ultimate-compilation-of-base-recipes-in-aromatherapy
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/essential-oil-dilution-chart
You can also dilute properly into a large bowl of water, dip a cloth in the mixed water, ring out, and place on the head - chamomile is fine on the eyes, even good for them, with bergamot, keep it away from the eyes.
Cautions & Contraindications
A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.
Chamomile - The toxic constituent is pinocarvone. Avoid chamomile in the first trimester of pregnancy. For external applications, apply a skin patch test, because it may cause dermatitis in some individuals. If a client is allergic to Ragweed or other members of the Asteraceae family take extra precautions.
Bergamot - The toxic constituents are methoxypsoralen and furocoumarins. Extreme care should be taken with topical application, because its bergaptene content can cause abnormal skin pigmentation and possible skin cancer when exposed to the sun. This action is intensified if the bergamot is blended with alcohol. For this reason, some authors recommend avoiding its use during pregnancy and when nursing. All sunscreens containing bergaptene are banned in Europe. Shirley Price recommends avoiding exposure for at least two hours after using a 1% dilution. We recommend avoiding exposure for at least 12 hours regardless of dilution, as ultraviolet light exposure is increasing with the continued depletion of the ozone layer. Do not use at the same time as photosensitizing drugs, as the bergapten content can compound photosensitizing effects and increase the risk of side effects.
Age Requirements
Chamomile: 2+
Bergamot: 2+
