Using essential oils in diffusion is far from trivial. You must be vigilant and aware of the risks that may arise from the use of unsuitable essential oils in diffusion. We can retain two types of essential oils which cannot be diffused: essential oils rich in phenol because they are irritating to the mucous membranes and essential oils rich in ketones because they are neurotoxic.

This article was updated on 16/01/2024

Banned from broadcast for all

  • Yarrow
  • Ajwan
  • Dill
  • Cade
  • Turmeric
  • Sweet Fennel
  • Prone wintergreen
  • Fragrant Wintergreen
  • Italian Helichrysum
  • Lavandula Stoechas
  • Greenland Ledon
  • St. John's wort
  • Rosemary with Camphor
  • Rosemary in Verbenone
  • Lavender leaf sage
  • Annual Tansy

Authorized for pure broadcast

  • Basil in Linalool
  • Bergamot
  • Bergamot without bergapten
  • Ho Wood
  • Roman chamomile
  • Wild Chamomile
  • Cardamom
  • Caraway
  • Atlas cedar
  • Cistus
  • Lemon
  • Lemongrass (Java and Ceylon)
  • Clementine
  • Coriander Seeds
  • Criste Marine
  • Cypress of Provence
  • Incense
  • Spruce
  • Black Spruce
  • Tarragon
  • Lemon Eucalyptus
  • Eucalyptus Smithii
  • Geranium Rosat
  • Ginger
  • Madagascar helichrysum
  • Katrafay
  • Khella
  • Laurel Noble
  • Fine Lavender
  • True Lavender
  • Lavandin Super
  • Lemongrass
  • Pistachio mastic
  • Lovage
  • Mandarins
  • Manuka
  • Marjoram with Shells
  • Marjolaine Sylvestre
  • Melissa
  • Lemon Mint
  • Nutmeg
  • Red Myrtle
  • Green Myrtle
  • Niaouli
  • Sweet and Blood Orange
  • Palmarosa
  • Grapefruit
  • Patchouli
  • Petit grain bigarade
  • Small clementine grain
  • Douglas fir
  • Scots Pine
  • Hemlock
  • Black pepper
  • Ravintsara
  • Ravensara
  • Rosemary in Cinéole
  • Damask rose
  • Balsam Fir
  • White Fir
  • Saro
  • Clary Sage
  • Tea Tree
  • Lemon tea tree
  • Thyme in Thujanol
  • Goldenrod
  • Zanthoxyl

Authorized for diffusion, but diluted in other EOs

Oils authorized for diffusion but diluted to a maximum of 20% or more depending on the oil:
  • Pink berries
  • Cajeput (<80%)
  • Matricaria Chamomile
  • Combava
  • Eucalyptus Globulus
  • Eucalyptus Radiata (<30%)
  • Eucalyptus Staigeriana
  • Galbanum
  • Juniper
  • Lavender Aspic
  • Lemon Myrtle
  • Rhododendron
  • Turpentine
  • Savory leaf thyme (<30%)
  • Exotic Verbena (<60%)
  • Fragrant Verbena (<30%)
  • Vetiver
Oils authorized for diffusion but diluted to a maximum of 15%:
  • Angelic
  • Basil
  • Field Mint
  • Pepper mint
  • Green mint
  • Ylang ylang iii
  • Ylang ylang complete
Oils authorized for diffusion but diluted to a maximum of 10%:
  • Bay saint thomas
  • Buchu
  • Cinnamon (China and Ceylon)
  • Clove
  • Odorous Inula
  • Myrrh
  • Himalayan Spikenard
  • Neroli
  • Oregano Compact
  • Spanish oregano
  • Green Oregano
  • Mountain Savory
  • Thyme in Linalool
  • Thyme in Thymol
If you would like to know the essential oils authorized for diffusion for pregnant women, children and babies:

Our recipes for essential oil blends to diffuse

Exotic atmosphere

To create an exotic atmosphere, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 30 drops of Bergamot essential oil
  • 30 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
  • 30 drops of Ginger essential oil
  • 9 drops of Cinnamon essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for an exotic atmosphere.

Fresh atmosphere

In case of heatstroke, take your empty bottle, and add:

  • 30 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
  • 30 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
  • 10 drops of Wild Mint essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for a fresh atmosphere.

Cocoon atmosphere

To create a cocoon atmosphere, take your empty bottle, and add:

  • 30 drops of True Lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops of Green Mandarin essential oil
  • 15 drops of Balsam Fir essential oil
  • 8 drops of Black Pepper essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for a cocoon atmosphere.

Christmas atmosphere

To create a Christmas atmosphere, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 45 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil
  • 15 drops of Balsam Fir essential oil
  • 7 drops of Clove essential oil
  • 3 drops of Cinnamon essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for a Christmas atmosphere.

Provençal atmosphere

To travel to Provence, take your empty bottle, and add:

  • 50 drops of True Lavender essential oil
  • 50 drops of Scots Pine essential oil
  • 50 drops of Thyme essential oil with Savory leaves

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for a Provencal atmosphere.

Forest atmosphere

To create a forest atmosphere, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 40 drops of Scots Pine essential oil
  • 30 drops of Balsam Fir essential oil
  • 20 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil
  • 10 drops of Hemlock essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for a forest atmosphere.

Anti-Tobacco Odor Diffusion

To eliminate tobacco odors, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 30 drops of Lemongrass essential oil
  • 30 drops of Patchouli essential oil
  • 10 drops of Wild Mint essential oil
  • 30 drops of Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse against tobacco odors.

Invigorating wake-up broadcast

To have an invigorating and pleasant awakening, take your empty bottle, and add:

  • 65 drops of Black Pepper essential oil
  • 15 drops of Peppermint essential oil
  • 20 drops of Ginger essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for an invigorating awakening.

Anti-cat odor diffusion

To effectively combat cat litter odors, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 60 drops of Lavandin super essential oil
  • 10 drops of Wild Mint essential oil
  • 20 drops of Lemon essential oil
  • 30 drops of Scots Pine essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse against cat odors.

Anti-bad odor diffusion

To eliminate unpleasant odors, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 20 drops of Java Lemongrass essential oil
  • 20 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
  • 30 drops of Fine Lavender essential oil
  • 30 drops of Exotic Verbena essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse to combat bad odors.

Broadcast Children and Babies

For a diffusion suitable for children and babies, take your empty bottle, and add:
  • 40 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil
  • 20 drops of Balsam Fir essential oil
  • 20 drops of Ravintsara essential oil
  • 20 drops of green mandarin essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse in the presence of children and babies.

Oriental atmosphere

To get an oriental atmosphere, take your empty bottle, and add:

  • 50 drops of Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil
  • 50 drops of Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil
  • 20 drops of Red Myrtle essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for an oriental atmosphere.

Ambience Meditation

To promote meditation, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 60 drops of Green Mandarin essential oil
  • 25 drops of Frankincense essential oil
  • 15 drops of Basil essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse for a meditation atmosphere.

Clean the air

To purify the air in your home, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 40 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
  • 20 drops of Ravintsara essential oil
  • 20 drops of Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil
  • 20 drops of Lemon essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse to purify the air.

Diffusion for concentration

To stimulate concentration, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 20 drops of Wild Mint essential oil
  • 40 drops of Noble Laurel essential oil
  • 40 drops of Lemon essential oil
  • 40 drops of Black Spruce essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse to stimulate concentration.

Anti-mosquito diffusion

To keep mosquitoes away, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 60 drops of Java Lemongrass essential oil
  • 60 drops of Combava essential oil
  • 20 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
  • 15 drops of Peppermint essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse to keep mosquitoes away.

Broadcast Calm Night

To fight insomnia and get a good night's sleep, take your empty bottle and add:

  • 60 drops of Shelled Marjoram essential oil
  • 30 drops of Ravintsara essential oil
  • 30 drops of Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil

More details : synergy of essential oils to diffuse against insomnia.

Winter Broadcast

Diffusion is mainly used to prevent winter illnesses. Reserved for ages 6+. In a bottle, mix:

More details : eucalyptus radiata oil and others in winter diffusion

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Bibliography

Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.