ABSTRACT
For some essential oils, as little as one teaspoonful can be fatal. Wormseed, sassafras, parsley, eucalyptus and camphor have all caused child fatalities in low doses (Tisserand and Balacs 1995). Consequently, guarding against accidentally overdosing with certain essential oils is important, especially with children. Storing essential oils that are known to be harmful out of children’s reach and in child-proof bottles is a sensible way to minimise accidental consumption. Nevertheless, it is of vital importance to understand the toxic properties of each specific oil to be certain of the risks involved.
