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Hydrosols are water-based products made from the distillation of fresh flowers, leaves, fruits, and other plant materials. Some claim they have health benefits, but there is limited scientific ...

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Filling your diffuser with filtered or bottled water prevents damage from hard ...

Essential oils are popular and can be used as a treatment for many types of illnesses. They recently have become even more popular to use during pregnancy. There are useful essential oils for labor ...

Essential oils are concentrated oils that are derived from plants. Several types of oils are produced from citrus species, including oranges, lemon, and grapefruit. Orange essential oil is extracted ...

People have used frankincense for thousands of years. Some people like the smell in perfume or incense, and there's some evidence it has medicinal benefits. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) ...

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 ...