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Safety guidelines

It is important to note that some essential oils are never safe to use internally because of their
chemical profile. Each dōTERRA essential oil includes application guidelines using the symbols
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and which stands for “Aromatic,” “Topical,” and “Internal.” Any dōTERRA product

marked with an “I” has been deemed safe for internal use. Remember, even if an essential oil is
considered safe for internal use, the proper application methods and dosage must be applied in
order to stay within the realm of safe usage.

Essential oils that should never be used internally in any amount:

Arborvitae Douglas Fir Spikenard

Cedarwood Eucalyptus + Wintergreen

Cypress

+dōTERRA Eucalyptus oil comes from Eucalyptus radiata, which is not intended for internal use. Other dōTERRA
products, such as dōTERRA On Guard , include Eucalyptus globulus, which is safe to use internally.
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Essential oils that are considered to be safe for internal use:

Basil Frankincense Melissa

Bergamot Geranium Myrrh

Black Pepper Ginger Oregano

Cardamom Grapefruit Patchouli

Cassia Helichrysum Peppermint

Cilantro Juniper Berry Petitgrain

Cinnamon Bark Lavender Roman Chamomile

Clary Sage Lemon Rosemary

Clove Lemongrass Sandalwood

Copaiba Lime Hawaiian Sandalwood

Coriander Marjoram Siberian Fir

Fennel Melaleuca (Tea Tree) Ylang Ylang