Scent Journey

Can essential oils be used with pets?

Using essential oils in a household with pets can be hazardous to the pet’s health, depending on the pet’s contact with the oil or its vapor and the oils being...

Can essential oils be used with children?

The answer to this question depends on the child, the child’s health, and the medications the child might be taking for specific health conditions. Some parents swear by essential oils...

How can essential oils affect hormones?

The effects of essential oils on the body’s hormones can be either positive or negative, depending on the user’s age and gender. Ramsey et al. (2018) completed a study at...

Are some essential oils toxic?

Some essential oils are highly poisonous and should not be taken internally for any reason. Most of these are not available to consumers in the United States, because they are...

What new uses for essential oils are on the hor...

The field with the greatest growth potential for essential oils is in food packaging, where essential oils may provide a natural, organic defense against mold, fungus, and bacteria that cause...

How are essential oils used in medicine?

In the United States, only a few over-the-counter (OTC) medical products feature any form of essential oil. As the oils are not considered pharmaceuticals and their marketers cannot make any...