Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 Yes! I worked at a preschool where we had a young girl that could not touch nuts or anything with nuts in them, including sesame seeds. Be Careful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 I have wondered about that myself. My child has a allergic reaction to nuts if ingested, she must always carry an epi-pen. I don't know whether topically the oils could enter the blood stream. Janice Nut Oils Has anyone ever come across someone who were allergic to the following nut oils? Kukui Nut Oils - Macadamia Nut Oils - Peaunut Oils - Walnut Oils - Apricot Kernel or any other nut oils I may have missed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 An epi-pen is a hyperemic needle filled with the drug epinephrine. People with sever allergies ( life threatening) such as peanuts, bee's or other venom's, nuts, strawberries, etc can go into anaphylactic shock within seven minutes of ingesting the allergen or being stung. People who have children with the disposition to go into anaphylactic shock must plunge the epi-pen into the thigh muscle and then get their child emergency care immediately. It is so important to read ingredient labels, unfortunately some companies fail to mention that a product may contain traces of nut oils. Cereals are a good example, a cereal with nuts will be processed in the same machine as cereal without nuts, however the nut oil residue remains in the machinery, leaving traces in the cereal without nuts. Peanuts is one of the most common allergens in children, however peanuts are legumes not nuts. Avocado's and coconut are also nuts. Re: Nut Oils Janice, What is an epi-pen? My daughter suffers slightly from allergies and I was just wondering if the oils I use in making her baby butter may have something to do with it. Thanks, belle > I have wondered about that myself. My child has a allergic reaction to nuts if ingested, she must always carry an epi-pen. I don't know whether topically the oils could enter the blood stream. > > Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 It has been 7 years, since we have used the epi-pen. She is 9 now, and ate a walnut brownie at 2, it saved her life. I pray she never will have to use it again too. She is on a regimen of venom shots once weekly and allergy shots once weekly. I am told by the doctors that the shots will help her reaction tremendously, within 4 years. I am not a pharmacist or chemist, I am not sure if the oils applied topically can be absorbed by the blood stream. I just called my pharmacist, she said that oils can be absorbed by the blood stream, especially if alcohol is in the product. She also said it can be carried vaginally through an oil or soap. She told me to call the drug information line, there should be one in every state and your local pharmacist should have a number for them. Re: Nut Oils > > > Janice, > > What is an epi-pen? My daughter suffers slightly from allergies and I was > just wondering if the oils I use in making her baby butter may have > something to do with it. > > Thanks, belle > > > > I have wondered about that myself. My child has a allergic reaction to > nuts if ingested, she must always carry an epi-pen. I don't know whether > topically the oils could enter the blood stream. > > > > Janice > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 Janice, What is an epi-pen? My daughter suffers slightly from allergies and I was just wondering if the oils I use in making her baby butter may have something to do with it. Thanks, belle > I have wondered about that myself. My child has a allergic reaction to nuts if ingested, she must always carry an epi-pen. I don't know whether topically the oils could enter the blood stream. > > Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 I never knew this. It's so unfortunate that some big companies do not list all their ingredients, whether food or toiletries, to allert the individuals that can have these severe and life threatening reactions. I am formulating several lines of body butter to give to my friends and this makes me more alert and ask them before I make the products as to what they may be allergic to. I always intended to list all my ingredients anyway. Thank you so much for this wealth of information. I hope your daughter will never have to use her epi-pen. Sincerely, belle From: Janice Wells > An epi-pen is a hyperemic needle filled with the drug epinephrine. People with sever allergies ( life threatening) such as peanuts, bee's or other venom's, nuts, strawberries, etc can go into anaphylactic shock within seven minutes of ingesting the allergen or being stung. People who have children with the disposition to go into anaphylactic shock must plunge the epi-pen into the thigh muscle and then get their child emergency care immediately. It is so important to read ingredient labels, unfortunately some companies fail to mention that a product may contain traces of nut oils. Cereals are a good example, a cereal with nuts will be processed in the same machine as cereal without nuts, however the nut oil residue remains in the machinery, leaving traces in the cereal without nuts. Peanuts is one of the most common allergens in children, however peanuts are legumes not nuts. Avocado's and coconut are also nuts. > Re: Nut Oils > > > Janice, > > What is an epi-pen? My daughter suffers slightly from allergies and I was > just wondering if the oils I use in making her baby butter may have > something to do with it. > > Thanks, belle > > > > I have wondered about that myself. My child has a allergic reaction to > nuts if ingested, she must always carry an epi-pen. I don't know whether > topically the oils could enter the blood stream. > > > > Janice > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 You are right . I knew of a man whose wife was allergic to sesame seeds. They attended a wedding and was not aware that there were a trace of sesame seeds in some of the fodd dishes served. It was very unfortunate. She did not make it to the hospital in time. Re: Nut Oils > Yes! I worked at a preschool where we had a young girl that could not touch > nuts or anything with nuts in them, including sesame seeds. Be Careful! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 Many people with allergies to nuts will be allergic to the oils that you listed. That is why listing your ingredients is always a good idea. lynn in valencia lavender bluffs bath and body " A little touch of heaven in your bath " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 Apricot kernel oil is from the nut of the apricot. It's also a nut oil- cousins with almond. Nature identical almond extract, eo or fo is also a nut product, so will anything blended with them in an FO blend. Warn people there may be traces of nuts in your products, if you make it from home and have anything there (or had anything there) with nut oils/products containing them. We can't guarantee a nut-free product unless it's made outside in brand new containers, pots, utensils, molds, cutters, rulers etc using raw ingredients you never stuck a utensil into that was used for any other batch. Cross-contamination is inevitable unless the " nut free " batch is made in a separate building, with dedicated utensils and pots and blenders that won't be used for any other batch. This is pretty much beyond the average home-based soapmaker to do, unless they already live in a nut free environment which is everything from peanut butter to maraschino cherries or coconut oil. hth Tamara Zyganiuk www.spellboundbotanicals.com Coming soon: Spellbound Botanicals Online Catalogue Toll-free 1-866-264-4421 to get a price list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2001 Report Share Posted April 30, 2001 At 08:51 PM 4/30/01 +0000, you wrote: >Kukui Nut Oils - Macadamia Nut Oils - Peaunut Oils - Walnut Oils - Apricot >Kernel > >or any other nut oils I may have missed? I've encountered allergies to Peanut oil. Please don't use this...or if you do, label it in BIG letters. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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