Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum)
Balsam, Peru (Myroxylon balsamum)
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bay (Pimenta racemosa)
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
Bergamot mint (Mentha citrata)
Cajuput (Melaleuca minor)
Camphor (Cinnamonum camphora)
Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Cedar wood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)
Cedarwood, Virginia (Juniperus virginiana)
Celery Seed (Apium graveolens)
Cinnamon (C. zeylanicum)
Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus)
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea)
Clove (Eugenia aromatica)
Copaiba balsam (Copaifera officinalis)
Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum)
Corn mint (Mentha arvensis)
Dill seed (Anethum graveolens)
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus, E. citriodora)
Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Galangal (Alpinia officinalis)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Grapefruit, white (Citrus paradisi)
Ho wood (Cinnamomum camphora)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Juniper berry (Juniperus communis)
Labdanum (Cistus ladaniferus)
Lavender, Spike (Lavendula latifolia)
Lemon (Citrus limonium)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)
Lime peel (Citrus aurantifolia)
Lovage (Levisticum officinalis)
Red Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
Sweet Marjoram (Marjorana hortensis)
Wild Marjoram (Thymus masticina)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Opopanax (Commiphora guidotii)
Orange (Citrus sinesis, C. aurantium)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Parsley Seed (Petroselinum sativum)
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Salty, winter (Satureja montana)
Spruce (Tsuga canadensis)
Tagetes (Tagetes minuta)
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) Website design By BotEap.comWondering what you can wear? Quite a few of the oils listed above are actually safe, but only under the guidance of experienced aromatherapists. For example, many pregnant women don’t have a negative reaction to ylang-ylang, however, if you also have liver damage or suffer from epilepsy and severe migraines, it could cause a problem. This is not something I can help you with over the net, so I tend to err on the cautious side! Website design By BotEap.comThe following are considered safe by most aromatherapists, however, ALWAYS dilute your essential oils in a base or carrier oil (jojoba and sweet almond are fine), DO NOT, under any circumstances, take essential oils internally, and in case of If in doubt, ask your herbalist, midwife, or OB/GYN. Website design By BotEap.comBenzoin, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Tea Tree, and Vetiver. Website design By BotEap.comRose, Jasmine, and Clary Sage can be helpful during labor. Website design By BotEap.comHerbs Website design By BotEap.comStay away from mugwort, wormwood, yarrow, prickly ash, slippery elm, chaste berry, motherwort, parsley, and any of the poisonous herbs, OBVIOUSLY. Some people advise against ginger during pregnancy as it is considered a mild stimulant, but it is the most useful treatment for morning sickness. Simply chop up a bit of a fresh ginger root, cover with near-boiling water, and let sit for about five minutes. Drink slowly; you’ll feel better in a few moments. This really needs to be done with the fresh root, as ginger powder is terribly acidic. Website design By BotEap.comThis has been by no means exhaustive! Keep researching, keep learning. If you need more information, don’t hesitate to contact your OB/GYN, as more doctors in the field are educating themselves on the benefits and dangers of alternative medicine.