Debunking the Myths of Aromatherapy

Many people, especially those who are new to aromatherapy and the use of essential oils in healing, have likely read enough warnings about the toxicity of essential oils to fill a dump truck, but these warnings are often misleading at best, and outright false and malicious at worse. While care should always be used when using essential oils as a treatment, they often are not as bad as what those in the medical establishment, and the unfortunate group of “complimentary medical providers” who work with them would have you believe. In fact, thanks to these warnings, they may have created a bigger problem than they were trying to solve in the first place.

Many essential oils are said to be dangerous for use during pregnancy and can cause serious illness or death. This can be a very dangerous statement to make, especially in places where women don’t have the option to end an unwanted pregnancy. Many women have accidentally fatally poisoned themselves in an effort to abort a pregnancy, especially in third world countries. The amount of essential oils it would take to do something like that is quite large, but thanks to disinformation, it does happen. In contrast, many common over the counter pain relievers, such as aspirin or acetaminophen have been proven fatal in much smaller doses.

The reason for the disinformation is unclear, though it is most likely motivated by profit. After all, if you aren’t treating yourself, you will have to pay the doctor to cure you. The overall message that everyone needs to remember is to use common sense and if you have questions or concerns, consult an independent aromatherapist who can advise you.

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