A Few Important Points to Remember When Using Essential Oils *Each drop of essential oil is extremely concentrated, almost 100 times stronger than its own dried herbal counterpart. *Store essential oils in a cool dry place like a medicine cabinet. Avoid extreme temperature changes. *Keep out of reach of children & pets. *Be sure to check the cautions and contraindication lists when using an essential oil for the first time. *Perform a patch test. *When in doubt don't. *Avoid contact with eyes. *Do not take internally. *Consult your physician when using essential oils as a complementary or integrative therapy. *Rotate the use of your favorite essential oils about every three months to keep your body from becoming accustomed to its effects. *Have fun with your consultant, friends and kingdom. www.PatrinaRutherford.KeyWebSteps.com Copyright Notice: All articles and photographs and logos on these pages are the sole copyright of Patrina Rutherford-Vickers © 2012. No permission, either implicit or explicit is given to reproduce or use these articles or photographs or logos in any format or media. All Rights are Reserved