Patient's question:
Doctor, hello, what are the effects of using lavender essential oil without knowing you were pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women are not recommended to use any essential oils: chamomile, rose, basil, cinnamon, clove, mint, cedar, rose, cypress, lavender, thyme, rosemary, nettle, jasmine, juniper, cinnamon, patchouli, marjoram, thyme, mugwort, Arnica, birch, mint, wintergreen, and other toxic essential oils. These are all essential oils that should not be used during pregnancy. This includes lavender essential oil, as using a multi-purpose lavender essential oil, for example, can cause the scent of lavender to relax the body's smooth muscles, leading to miscarriage or adverse effects on the baby.