Single Oil Data Chart from the Essential Oils Desk Reference, 4th Edition

Okay.  Say, you have this essential oil single, or you'd like to choose one.   Or, maybe you'd rather not buy the single oil, but get a blend that contains it.  But, before you use the oil or buy it, you have some questions about it.

• What is its botanical name?  (It does make a difference.)
• What safety issues are related to its use?  Is it safe to ingest?  Do I need to dilute it for use?  Can I go out in the sun after applying it?  If I have certain medical conditions, is it safe for me?
• What other Young Living products contain this oil?

But, where do you find a quick reference for this information?  In the new Essential Oils Desk Reference, 4th Edition's Single Oil Data chart.

In this easy-to-read chart, you'll find this information on all of the single oils used in Young Living products, even if they're not available as single oils through Young Living.

What information will you find on the Single Oil Data chart?

On the Single Oil Data chart, each essential oil single, whether its available as a single oil or is used in a Young Living product, is listed, along with its botanical name, safety data related to it and the products that contain this oil.  This is a great tool if, say:

• You're looking for the benefits of lavender, but don't want the pure lavender aroma.  You can find the products that contain lavender, and select the one(s) that fit(s) your needs best.
• You want to add a single oil to your daily regimen, but don't have, or don't want to purchase, the single oil itself.
• You want to identify products you need to avoid because of safety issues associated with using any of the single oils in it, given a specific medical issue (like, for example, pregnancy or epilepsy).

Safety data for the single oils

One of the most helpful parts of this Single Oil Data chart is the safety data.  For each of the single oils used by Young Living, you'll find a listing of each oil's classification as:

• An anti-coagulant — meaning it should not be used with aspirin, heparin, Warfarin, etc.;
• Not recommended for use on children under 18 months, or under five years of age;
• A dietary supplement;
• Potentially a problem, or a real danger, for those with epilepsy (avoid altogether, or use only in small amounts or in dilution);
• A food additive or flavoring agent;
• Generally recognized as safe for human consumption (GRAS) by the FDA — which is not the only indicator of its safety;
• Potentially a problem, or a real danger, for those with high blood pressure (use in small amounts or avoid altogether);
• A potential problem, or to be avoided, during pregnancy;
• A photo-sensitizing agent, with a need to avoid direct exposure to sunlight for a time after use;
• A skin irritant, where dilution is either required or highly recommended.

This can be an invaluable resource in choosing and using your essential oils.

A sample page of the Single Oil Data chart

A complete legend, explaining the meaning of these codes, is included in the back of this section.