Essential oils are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration as a food or drug. Rather, they’re considered “cosmetics,” which means they are not recommended for ingestion.

Alexis Halpern, MD, emergency medicine physician at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, says she's all for essential oils — that is, putting them on your skin or in candles ...

No, never. Many essential oils can poison you if you ingest them. You may inadvertently aspirate the oils if you ingest them, and the oils may get into your lungs, causing severe pneumonia.

Aromatherapy uses essential oils, like lavender and chamomile, to help treat ailments like headaches, nausea, and stress. Here's how to use it best.

Essential oils are becoming more common to use during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period to treat anxiety, aches and lack of focus. With various oils to choose from, these types may help ...