Essential oils...are they all good for nursing mamas?

[Mama Faery]

Hi...I am dabbling in the aromatherapeutic arts as of late, thanks to my recent foray into making cloth wipes for my precious baby's bum.
So, I decided to start making my own massage and perfume oils. I have all the requisite ingredients, but I am interested in knowing if there's a handy reference out there for what oils are best mixed together, what EO's aren't good for nursing mamas (I know some I shouldn't use while pregnant, but now I'm not clear on what I can and shouldn't use while nursing), I'm thinking clove, sage, cinnamon, in particular.
Also, any good cost-effective place to buy EO's? at my local Whole Foods Vanilla and Chamomile are *expensive*!
Thanks so much! I'm very excited to be playing with all this neat stuff.

[Mama Faery]

*bump*
Any help?

[Persephone]

Get the book "Essence and Alchemy" it's VERY comprehensive on a subject that not a whole lot is written about.

[velcromom]

Here's a link to Camden Grey, they sell essential oils at a much better price than you usually see at natural food stores. I second the suggestion to get a book for accurate reference as to how to use them. It is an interesting and complex subject.

http://www.bestdeal.org/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=1502

[Mama Faery]

Holy poop! That Camden-Grey site is EXTENSIVE!
Thanks for the suggestions...I'll take a look at that book.

[~*max*~]

I EO's! I use them whenever I can. Peppermint in not advised for nursing mamas, as it can dry up your milk. I have Roberta Wilson's book "Aromatherapy, essential oils for vibrant health & beauty." I have found it to be an excellent resourse.

Have fun!