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 ...

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 ...

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 ...