ST. LOUIS - Some local moms are emptying out the pain reliever bottles and reaching for a bottle of concentrated peppermint instead. Treating common ailments with essential oils is growing in ...

You've likely seen — or smelled — essential oils before: Small bottles with potent scents, usually sold in stores surrounded by other "natural," "holistic" products. If you're considering getting into ...

Aromatherapy can be a natural remedy for stress relief. The practice involves inhaling the scent of essential oils, which are extracted from plants, in order to promote health and well-being. Your ...

The plant-derived oils smell great, but the evidence they can heal you is rather lacking—and they can even be harmful. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as ...

People have used various essential oils as a complementary therapy to treat different conditions, including fevers and colds, wounds, and gastrointestinal disorders, for centuries. Researchers believe ...