Holistic Health

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Dedication to aromatherapy and other uses of essential oils is on the rise. Learn the more about the possible benefits to determine if giving it a try is right for you.
Amlas in and around a basket
Amla Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Sassafras oil
Sassafras Oil: Risks, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Emily Dashiell, ND
Female business owner with essential oil products
Frankincense Essential Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Black seed oil
Black Seed Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Lemongrass on a table
Lemongrass Essential Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, & Dosage
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Ylang-Ylang flowers on tree, for manufacture of essential oil in Nosy Be, Madagascar
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Health Benefits
Medically reviewed by Elena Klimenko, MD
Close up of some bright pink geraniums growing in a garden.
The Benefits of Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
cinnamon oil
Cinnamon Essential Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Two glass bottles with herbal extracts and dried patchouli flowers
The Benefits of Patchouli Essential Oil
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Rose essential oil in a bottle with roses and a jar
Health Benefits of Rose Essential Oil
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Aromatherapy rose massage oil
Rose Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
orange blossom (neroli) flowers
Health Benefits of Neroli Essential Oil
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
helichrysum plant
Helichrysum Essential Oil Uses and Health Benefits
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
brahmi oil in a bottle
Brahmi Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Basil plant
The Benefits of Basil Essential Oil
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Powdered and whole sandalwood
Sandalwood Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
lemon essential oil
Lemon Essential Oil Benefits and Uses
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Biringraj flower
Bhringraj Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Grapefruit next to grapefruit essential oil
The Benefits and Uses of Grapefruit Essential Oil
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Orange essential oil laying on a table
Orange Essential Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Essential oils
Which Essential Oils Can Help You Sleep Better?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
pinecones, seeds, and an oil bottle
The Benefits of Cedar Essential Oil
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Bergamot citrus essential oil
Bergamot Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
castor bean plant
Castor Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Basket of jasmine
Jasmine Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
woman holding essential oil bottle
How to Use Essential Oils for Aromatherapy
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Close-Up Of Cloves In Spoon On Table
Cloves: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Citronella candles
Citronella Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Myrrh Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
A glass dropper of essential oil
Uses, Common Types, and Side Effects of Essential Oils
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
carrot flower closeup
Carrot Seed Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
essential oil diffuser
Common Types of Essential Oil Diffusers
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
buying essential oils
Buying Better Essential Oils
Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Close-up of a woman smelling tea tree oil
The 6 Best Tea Tree Oils of 2021
Fact checked by James Lacy
Aromatherapy carrier oil with essential oil
What a Carrier Oil Works and Which One Is Best
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Leaves of a Neem tree
Neem Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc