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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 ...

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) ...

Essential oils are the essence of scent or flavor extracted from a particular plant. Inhaling or mixing essential oils with a carrier oil and applying the mixture topically may provide certain health ...