Essential oils should be diluted in vegetable oil, agave syrup, almond or rice milk prior to ingestion. As a general rule, dilute 1 drop of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of honey, Agave Syrup, or in 2 ounces of a beverage. (Honey should not be given to children under 2 years of age.)
Essential oils used in recipes:
Add the essential oil right before serving. The heat will evaporate essential oils with the steam. With a few oils that are too strong - such as basil, oregano and rosemary - simmering will produce a wonderfully subtle bouquet that is out of this world.
Toothepick method
For stronger spice oils - such as basil, cinnamon, marjoram, nutmeg, oregano, or thyme - dip a toothpick in a bottle of essential oil and stir it in the recipe after cooking. It is an excellent way to flavor food. Imagine, only 2 drops of an essential oil is equivalent to a full bottle (2 oz size) of dried herbs.
Which oils are safe to use for cooking?
Rule Number 1: Only use therapeutic-grade essential oils. Here is a list of generally regarded as safe (GRAS) oils by the FDA.
Don't use a microwave oven!
A study by Dr. Radwan Farag of Chairo University showed that just 2 seconds of microwave energy destroys all enzymes in the food and alters the frequency of the food.
Lavender
Juniper
Bergamot
Bergamot
Geranium
Rose
Absolute
Roman
Chamomile
Lavender
Jasmin
Palma
Rosa
Geranium
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