SafeFilter · Pregnancy
EspañolIs thyme oil safe during pregnancy?
Use diluted, and check with your provider
Essential oils are not well studied in pregnancy. The general guidance is to use them diluted on skin (typically 1–2%), keep the first trimester exposure low, ventilate when diffusing, and never take them by mouth. Tea tree and lavender additionally carry weak endocrine-activity signals in case reports. Rosemary, juniper and peppermint are traditionally cautioned at high doses.
Type: food
Why this result?Strong source
Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule
Confidence: Low
- Essential oils are not well studied in pregnancy. The general guidance is to use them diluted on skin (typically 1–2%), keep the first trimester exposure low, ventilate when diffusing, and never take them by mouth. Tea tree and lavender additionally carry weak endocrine-activity signals in case reports. Rosemary, juniper and peppermint are traditionally cautioned at high doses.
NCCIH — aromatherapy and pregnancy · Tisserand & Young — Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed.
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