Certain essential oils offer different benefits: lavender supports sleep, tea tree is antimicrobial, eucalyptus and peppermint soothe headaches and congestion, and frankincense helps with inflammation ...

Essential oil diffusers are one of the most popular tools for delivering aromatherapy and scenting rooms. Emitting just water and essential oils of your choice, they use all-natural ingredients, ...

There’s nothing quite like coming home to a fresh and inviting aroma. The comforting smells of plant extracts in essential oils provide a sense of well-being and can help you get a better night’s ...

Editor's note: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) notes some possible risks when using essential oils in proximity to pets. Before buying an oil diffuser, be sure it ...

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“This increasingly popular way to use essential oils disperses tiny molecules of the oil into the air in a fine vapour or mist,” explains Tipper Lewis, aromatherapist for Neal’s Yard Remedies.

The aroma of essential oils can make your home a more inviting place. They’re also thought to be major mood boosters – and some of this is actually backed up by science. A 2013 survey of studies on ...

The power of a great scent should not be underestimated. It can lift your mood, make you feel relaxed and take you back to a core memory. I’ve burned many candles in my home but remain paranoid that I ...

Pet owners (particularly cat parents) should be mindful when using essential oil diffusers, especially if the device is a so-called “active diffuser,” a veterinarian in Ohio recently warned. Though ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A veterinarian in Tennessee has treated several cats and dogs for essential oil toxicity. Some of the pets became sick after inhaling essential oils from a diffuser, or consuming ...