At first thought, diffusing essential oils seems totally safe. How harmful can it be to enjoy scents like lavender, lemon and eucalyptus? The rise of brands such as Doterra and Young Living, beautiful ...

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Essential oil safety depends on many factors, such as age, underlying health, and medication and supplement use. To assess safety, consider factors like the oil’s chemical composition and purity, ...

Essential oils are potent plant extracts that capture a plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.” They are obtained through distillation or mechanical methods such as cold pressing. Once the aromatic ...