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The study of essential oil toxicity is still an emerging science. Current data is based on in vitro, animal, and limited human testing. Because of ethical considerations, it is likely impossible that complete human data will ever be collected; however, there are still beneficial ways to predict toxicity levels, and in turn, understand appropriate dosages. Animal studies, conducted by third party laboratories, provide an alternative to human studies because of their similarities to human anatomy and physiology. Mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs are commonly used to gather toxicology data and provide helpful clues about human toxicity. These studies are conducted independent of companies by the choice of the researchers. To protect the safety of the animals and prevent unnecessary pain or death, all studies conducted on animals are required to undergo a preliminary screening by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IUCAC). This committee reviews the exact details of every research study conducted on animals to ensure that they receive proper and ethical treatment.
Additionally, there is little scientific evidence surrounding essential oil use during pregnancy. Although much anecdotal evidence suggests that there may be a benefit to using essential oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the scientific literature is not thorough enough to make recommendations. For this reason, essential oils should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding under the observation of a medical professional. The necessary studies needed to fully understand the benefits and risks of using essential oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding are unlikely to ever be conducted due to ethical concerns.
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