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Essential Oils to Be Aware of for Particular Situations

Pregnancy: Oils to avoid Due to the effects of these oils on the reproductive organs, and the sensitivity of the foetus, they should not be used at all during pregnancy. * Ajowan * Angelica * Anise star * Aniseed * Basil * Bay laurel * Calamintha * Cedarwood (all types) * Celery seed * Cinnamon (leaf) * Citronella * Clary sage * Clove * Cumin * Cypress * Fennel (sweet) * Hyssop * Jasmine * Juniper * Labdanum * Lovage * Marjoram * Myrrh * Nutmeg * Parsley * Penyroyal * Peppermint * Rose * Rosemary * Snakeroot * Sage * Tarragon * Thyme (red) High blood pressure: Oils to avoid * Black pepper * Hyssop * Lemon * Lemongrass * Nutmeg * Rosemary * Sage * Thyme Low blood pressure: Oils to avoid * Chamomile ..

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Essential Oils to Be Aware of for Particular Situations

Calamintha, Bees and Butterflies

Calamintha nepetoides (Labiatae) Appearance A small, upright, bushy little herb garden plant 30 to 60 cms (1-2 ft) tall, calamintha produces a haze of tiny bluish flowers with long purple bracts from June through to September. Flowers are studded on short spikes between the leaves in mid-summer. This may slowly spread to make a compact patch

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Calamintha, Bees and Butterflies