I guess anything is "lethal" used incorrectly. It's definitely a strong word. Alcohol is lethal used in excess but "safe" at a glass of wine. SLE is "safe" used in shampoo but used throughout the day multiple times probably isn't. So it's all a little bit subjective.

I would agree thuogh that eucalyptus can be lethal. But used correctly based on the advice of an aromatherapist - or someone trained in the use of oils it's safe.

I use eucalyptus on my children. I use it mopping the floor, cleaning the loo seats etc etc. If I was to leave the cloth with undfiluded eucalyptus on it & Immy sniffed it deeply she could stop breathing and it could be "lethal".

Personally I don't use the vicks type stuff because of the chemical ****tail in the carriers. Thats a personal choice & one each Mama makes separately. Either way it's about informed choice. If you don't know about the chemicals in these things then you're not making an informed choice. If you do know and choose to still use it your decision is based on education. YK?

I think it is interesting that many "natural" remedies are looked at as safe. When the reality is many of these things can be very very dangerous used incorrectly. I of course can't speak for Stepmum1 but I gather that this is perhaps what she was getting at?