While we know there are people who take essential oils internally, and company's that promote ingestion, our company does not and cannot recommend this due to Canada's law and safety concerns. Some oils have toxic components, for instance, nutmeg oil contains myristicin and elemicin which are psychotropic and could cause problems if ingested by someone not familiar with this. As aromatherapists, we are aware that some essential oils in particular are extremely strong and potentially dangerous. Essential oils can be one hundred times stronger than the dried herb.

In a society where the 'more is better' syndrome is the norm rather than the exception, it is best if essential oils are utilized through inhalation or body application in massage oils. It takes very little essential oil to be effective.