so ‘fragrance’ isn’t a word you ever want to see on an essential oil bottle,” says certified clinical aromatherapy practitioner Shanti Dechen, the director of Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts ...

Lavender infused oil is a gentle herbal oil you’ll reach for again and again; I know I always do! I have at least 2 jars ...

Many people wonder how and why to use an essential oil diffuser. You'll want to fill it with filtered or bottled water to a diffuser, then add a few drops of essential oil like lavender ...

Helichrysum essential oil may have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, research into the health benefits of helichrysum essential oil for humans is lacking.

People who want a more natural approach to pain relief may turn to essential oils. These are used in aromatherapy where the oil is diffused into the air or added to a carrier oil and applied to ...

Essential oils have a strong scent. But that’s not what helps you feel better. The plant’s chemicals affect your brain and body. They get into your bloodstream when you put the oil on your ...

A tiny drop of oil on cotton sniffed during labor is enough to begin the aromatherapy experience. A diffuser can spread the smell throughout the room. Once labor begins, certain essential oils can ...

We look at the evidence. One study found that bergamot essential oil helps facilitate wound healing and reduce inflammation. This may help promote hair growth and a healthy scalp. Another study ...

Many of us are familiar with the essential oils we can mix with carrier oils and apply to our skin like perfume and/or essential oil diffusers that make our homes smell nice. But what's not so ...