A recent study found that consistent aromatherapy helps hypertensive adults lower blood pressure and improve sleep quality.

Poison ivy is a common plant that contains urushiol, an oily compound found in the plant’s leaves, roots, flowers, and stems. Many people are allergic to urushiol and develop painful, itchy rashes ...

Peppermint essential oil is highly concentrated and comes from the leaves and flowering parts of the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita. Peppermint is a naturally occurring cross between the ...

While research suggests there are health benefits, the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t monitor or regulate the purity or quality of essential oils. It’s important to talk with your healthcare ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. I have a confession to make: for years, I was skeptical of essential oils. I thought the only thing an ...

Why We Love It: Crafted from textured cement with an angled spout, the Saje Aroma Om diffuser is an excellent pickup. While it may appear an imaginative home accent, the device looks to diffuse your ...

Bed bug cases are rising this Christmas — here are the essential oils that can ward them off your mattress in time for guests ...

If you want to add a pleasant scent to your home, the best essential oil diffusers might be your safest and easiest choice. While candles are beautiful, you’re dealing with a wick to trim, black smoke ...

Essential oils are having a major moment: They’re now found in everything from air fresheners to beauty products. Yet aromatherapy (using essential oils to heal the body and mind) isn’t new; it’s been ...