Essential oils are believed to have a variety of benefits. Now, are those benefits real? That’s a little harder to say. Real people have certainly reported getting those benefits, and by all accounts research on the benefits of these oils has been somewhat inconclusive.
There is also the issue with defining what a “benefit” is. If using a diffuser to aromatize your home with vegan lavender oil makes your home feel warmer and more welcoming, that’s certainly a benefit. Essential oils and aromatherapy aren’t just about delivering a chemical that will cause a specific effect. Your personal experiences, preferences, and olfactory memory also play a role. Smells can play with our emotions in a variety of ways depending on what we associate with those smells, which is why diffusers like the ones found on this website are such a popular way to use essential oils.
Beyond calm and relaxation, essential oils are also believed to help with headaches, stomach problems, insomnia, inflammation, and a variety of other ailments.
