Essential Oil GRAS List
The following GRAS list for Young Living essential oils contains
information which can be found on the Food
and Drug Administration's website.
Young Living Essential Oils are not only therapeutic-grade in quality
but many of them are so safe they are certified by the Food
and Drug Administration as GRAS or FA.
- If it is GRAS then it has a proven track record of safety
for consumption and is certified by the Food and Drug Administration
as generally recognized as safe.
- If it is FA then it means it has no track record but
has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a safe
food additive.
Please remember that this information is ONLY for therapeutic-grade
Young Living essential oils. Using low quality oils can be very
dangerous.
Essential Oils Certified as GRAS or
FA by the FDA:
| Name of Essential Oil |
FDA Certification
for Consumption |
GRAS |
FA |
| Angelica |
X |
|
| Anise |
X |
|
| Balsam Fir, Idaho |
|
X |
| Basil |
X |
|
| Bergamot |
X |
|
| Black Pepper |
X |
|
| Cardamom |
X |
|
| Carrot Seed |
X |
|
| Cassia |
X |
|
| Cedarwood |
|
X |
| Celery Seed |
X |
|
| Chamomile, German (Blue) |
X |
|
| Chamomile, Roman |
X |
|
| Cinnamon Bark |
X |
|
| Cistus |
|
X |
| Citronella |
X |
|
| Clary Sage |
X |
|
| Clove |
X |
|
| Coriander |
X |
|
| Cumin |
X |
|
| Dill |
X |
|
| Elemi |
|
X |
| Eucalyptus Globulus |
X |
|
| Fennel |
X |
|
| Fir, Idaho Balsam |
|
X |
| Frankincense |
X |
|
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| Name of Essential Oil |
FDA Certification
for Consumption |
GRAS |
FA |
| Galbanum |
X |
|
| Geranium |
X |
|
| German (Blue) Chamomile |
X |
|
| Ginger |
X |
|
| Goldenrod |
X |
|
| Grapefruit |
X |
|
| Helichrysum |
X |
|
| Hyssop |
X |
|
| Idaho Balsam Fir |
|
X |
| Jasmine Absolute |
X |
|
| Juniper |
X |
|
| Laurel |
X |
|
| Laurus Nobilis |
X |
|
| Lavandin |
X |
|
| Lavender |
X |
|
| Lemon |
X |
|
| Lemongrass |
X |
|
| Lime |
X |
|
| Mandarin |
X |
|
| Marjoram |
X |
|
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) |
|
X |
| Melissa (Lemonbalm) |
X |
|
| Mountain Savory |
X |
|
| Mugwort |
X |
|
| Myrrh |
X |
|
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| Name of Essential Oil |
FDA Certification
for Consumption |
GRAS |
FA |
| Myrtle |
X |
|
| Neroli |
X |
|
| Nutmeg |
X |
|
| Orange |
X |
|
| Oregano |
X |
|
| Palmarosa |
X |
|
| Patchouly OR Patchouli |
X |
|
| Pepper, Black |
X |
|
| Peppermint |
X |
|
| Petitgrain |
X |
|
| Pine |
X |
|
| Roman Chamomile |
X |
|
| Rose |
X |
|
| Rosemary |
X |
|
| Rosewood |
|
X |
| Sage |
X |
|
| Sandalwood |
X |
|
| Spearmint |
X |
|
| Spikenard |
|
X |
| Spruce |
X |
|
| Tangerine |
X |
|
| Tarragon |
X |
|
| Thyme |
X |
|
| Valerian |
X |
|
| Vetiver |
X |
|
| Ylang Ylang |
X |
|
The information from this list can be found on the Food
and Drug Administration's website.
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