Essential Oils Guide: Health Benefits, Uses & Safety

Essential oils like tea tree, oregano, and clary sage offer diverse health benefits, but understanding toxicity and proper application is vital for safe aromatherapy.

Bottle of aromatherapy oil, dried lavender and Chinese skullcap

Essential Oils Vs. Extracts

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Tracey Allison Planinz

There is a significant difference between plant essential oils and simple plant extracts. Although both may be used in aromatherapy, it is the essential oils which carry the medicinal qualities and are used most often during massage and aromatherapy sessions. Extracts are mainly used in perfumes or even in cooking.