When should you use a neutral tablet for essential oils?
Pranarom’s Aromaself neutral tablets are 1-gram tablets made from organically grown cane sugar and maltodextrin, specially designed to absorb essential oils. Their base contains acerola extract, which provides 17 mg of vitamin C per tablet—21% of the Reference Nutrient Intakes. The pill case holds thirty tablets; store it with the rest of your aromatherapy supplies and accessories.
Essential oils should never be swallowed undiluted: they are concentrated and can irritate the mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach. The tablet serves as a carrier. You place the recommended number of drops on it; the porous base absorbs them in a few seconds, and you can then chew or swallow the tablet. The drops stay exactly where you placed them, and the amount taken is exactly what you counted.
The acerola extract is included for a reason: it’s a fruit naturally rich in vitamin C, and the base provides enough to ensure the tablet counts toward your daily intake. Vitamin C helps reduce fatigue and supports the normal functioning of the immune system. Three tablets cover 63% of the reference nutritional values.
This form of administration replaces traditional methods of taking the supplement. A sugar cube, a spoonful of honey, or a piece of bread don’t dissolve well, allow some of the liquid to spill, and are difficult to carry around. The tablet, on the other hand, has no strong taste, fits easily into a bag or pouch, and allows you to take a dose at a set time when your pharmacist has recommended spreading the doses throughout the day.
Some preparations, on the other hand, require diluting essential oils in a liquid. Since they do not mix with water and float on the surface, you need an agent to disperse them before pouring them into a glass or herbal tea. For this purpose, we recommend Pranarom Aromaself Dispersant, which emulsifies the drops in the liquid instead of letting them float.
How should you use this essential oil carrier on a daily basis?
Directions for Use
Place the recommended amount of essential oils on the tablet before chewing and/or swallowing it. Do not exceed 3 tablets per day.
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Precautions
- Not all essential oils are suitable for oral use. Consult a healthcare professional before taking any essential oil orally, and strictly follow their instructions regarding the specific essential oil and the number of drops.
- Essential oils rich in phenols, such as thymol-rich thyme, compact oregano, savory, or cinnamon, can irritate the digestive mucous membranes and are poorly tolerated by the liver at high doses: never take them orally without consulting a healthcare professional.
- Tea tree, niaouli, and cajeput essential oils are not recommended for oral use before 30 months of age, are prohibited for children with a history of epilepsy or febrile seizures, and should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Wintergreen essential oil must not be ingested, particularly in cases of allergy to aspirin or salicylate derivatives and when taking anticoagulant medication.
- Epilepsy, asthma, allergic predisposition, liver or kidney disease, long-term medication use: consult a healthcare provider before taking any essential oils orally.
- Unless otherwise advised by a doctor or pharmacist, do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or in children under 3 years of age.
- Do not combine these tablets with any other delivery method, a ready-to-use essential oil capsule, or a preparation intended for swallowing on the same day: the doses add up.
- The tablet is chewable: have young children or those with swallowing difficulties suck on it or swallow it with a glass of water.
- One tablet contains 0.66 g of sugar; three tablets contain 2.0 g: keep this in mind if you are monitoring your sugar intake.
- In case of accidental ingestion, coughing, vomiting, or drowsiness after taking the product, call a poison control center and have the product label handy.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
- Store away from heat and light, and keep out of the reach of young children.
What are the ingredients in these organic, neutral-tasting acerola tablets?
Ingredients
Cane sugar*, Acerola extract*, Bulking agent: Maltodextrin*, Magnesium carbonate.
*Ingredients from organic farming.
Nutritional Values of Aromaself Pranarom Neutral Tablets
| Nutritional Composition |
Per 100 g |
Per tablet |
For up to 3 tablets |
| Energy |
1544 kJ / 369 kcal |
4 kJ / 15 kcal |
12 kJ / 45 kcal |
| Fat |
1.7 g |
16.9 mg |
50.7 mg |
| of which saturated fatty acids |
0.8 g |
8.5 mg |
25.5 mg |
| Carbohydrates |
85.5 g |
0.86 g |
2.6 g |
| of which sugars |
67.0 g |
0.66 g |
2.0 g |
| Protein |
1.3 g |
16 mg |
39.0 mg |
| Fiber |
3.4 g |
34 mg |
102.0 mg |
| Salt |
0 g |
0 g |
0 g |
| Vitamin C (acerola extract) |
1,700.0 mg |
17 mg (21% RDA) |
51.0 mg (63% RDA) |
RDA: Recommended Daily Allowance, Directive 2008/100/EC.
Packaging
Pill bottle containing 30 neutral tablets, enough for ten days at a dose of three tablets per day, or up to one month at a dose of one tablet per day.
Our expert advice on Aromaself Pranarom neutral tablets
The neutral tablet addresses a delivery issue, not a safety issue. It prevents direct contact between pure essential oil and the mouth and esophagus, and it makes the amount taken verifiable—but it does not make an essential oil that is not safe for oral ingestion safe. At the counter, this is the most common misconception we correct: many essential oils are not meant for oral use, and those with the highest phenol concentrations can cause stomach and liver problems if swallowed without professional advice. Before taking it for the first time, there are two important questions to ask your pharmacist: Is this particular essential oil meant to be taken orally, and how many drops should you take?
When taking the supplement, limit your use to a short period—a few days to a few weeks—and adjust the number of drops per tablet rather than doubling the dose because you’re not seeing results right away. Three tablets a day is a maximum limit, not a target, and this limit also applies to what else you’re taking: one ready-to-use essential oil capsule in the morning and two tablets in the evening add up to a total that no one has accounted for. It’s best to take the tablets with meals, which help limit the burning sensation, and store the pillbox in a cool place, out of reach of children.
FAQ
Can I apply any essential oil to a neutral Aromaself Pranarom tablet?
No. The tablet is an inert carrier; it does not alter the essential oil it absorbs. Some essential oils can irritate the digestive tract’s mucous membranes; others are intended for adults only; and still others should not be taken orally at all. Consult a pharmacist, doctor, or aromatherapist about the choice of essential oil and the number of drops before taking it for the first time.
How many Aromaself Pranarom neutral tablets can I take per day?
A maximum of three, as indicated by the manufacturer. This limit takes into account the active ingredients in the tablet, not the tablet itself; therefore, it applies to the total amount of essential oils taken orally throughout the day, including ready-to-use capsules.
Can I give an Aromaself Pranarom neutral tablet to my child?
Not before age 3, and only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist for children older than 3. The essential oils on the tablet are concentrated products, and several of them are contraindicated for children, particularly if the child has a history of seizures. Furthermore, chewable tablets pose a choking hazard for very young children.
Can I take Aromaself Pranarom neutral tablets during pregnancy?
The manufacturer advises against their use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless otherwise advised by a doctor or pharmacist. This caution primarily concerns the essential oils themselves, many of which are not recommended during these periods. Professional advice is essential before any oral intake of essential oils by pregnant or breastfeeding women.