I am just wondering what you guys think about using essential oils for a variety of different heath issues?
I see a lot of good things about them online but am hesitant to believe the hype
For example.
tea tree oil and clove oil
I use them a lot, but you have to get a good book to not make mistakes.
Tea tree can become an alergisant for some persons if used pure and too often.
Also, many have hormon like effects, and you cannot know what it is going to do to you apart from the mere use you hope for! So do not use any oil tht is said to be abortifacient or stimulant. You cannot "be careful" with these, and they will affect your hormone/endocrine levels.
Lavander is super good for the skin and healing burns for example, and it is safe.
Also, think about using them as olfacto-therapy, or in inalation for bronchitis and sinusitis.
I never use them in a bath: if pure, they go on the surface and can burn you, and if you dilute them with the necessary..... in all cases .... well this is not paleo, as you
spoil too much of a rare resource! How much trees, leaves, flowers etc, for our mere pleasure? Let them for the sparce spot on use!