Age Requirements of 39 Essential Oils
Ages 2+
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)
Cedarwood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)
Cedarwood, Virginia (Juniperus virginiana)
Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile, formerly Anthemis nobilis)
Chamomile, German (Matricaria chamomilla)
Cistus (Cistus ladanifer)
Fir, Balsam (Abies balsamea)
Geranium, Egyptian (Pelargonium graveolens)
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Ravensara (Cryptocarya agathophylla)
Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata)
Ages 6+
Benzoin (Styrax paralleloneurum or Styrax tonkinensis)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Tea Tree Australia (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Tea Tree New Zealand (Leptospermum scoparium)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Ages 10+
Cajeput (Melaleuca cajuputi, Melaleuca leucadendron)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Ages 12+
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Ages 18+
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum formerly Eugenia caryophyllata)
Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
