Essential Oils

Our essential oil articles discuss their scientific origin, health benefits, possible uses, potential side effects and drug interactions. Written by qualified journalists or Dr. Axe himself, each piece is based on studies and always fact-checked.

Essential Oils to Balance Hormones Naturally

Did you know that certain essential oils can help naturally balance your hormones and that specific oils can benefit progesterone and estrogen levels, improve thyroid hormones, and help men naturally boost low testosterone? It's true ...

Mandarin Essential Oil Improves Skin & May Even Help Combat Cancer

With quite a history dating back thousands of years to traditional Chinese medicine, mandarin is known to be the sweetest and the most calming of all citrus essential oils. Why? Mandarin essential oil is very mild ...

Top 19 Essential Oils for Acne

Acne is something virtually everyone deals with at one point or another, but so many can't seem to find a treatment that actually works. Are there essential oils for acne that could do the trick? Most ...

18 Essential Oils for Sore Throat Pain

Did you know that essential oils can actually help make a sore throat go away quicker or avoid one all together? It's true — there are essential oils for sore throat prevention and relief. Aside from ...

Top 10 Essential Oils for Depression

Unfortunately, depression is incredibly common, and the signs of depression — such as fatigue, sadness, moodiness, low sex drive, low self-esteem, loss of appetite, feelings that the tough days will never end, and never accepting ...

23 Essential Oils for Anxiety & Relaxation

In today's high-stress world, people are constantly searching for ways to naturally ease anxiety and relax their minds. It turns out, there are many essential oils for anxiety and relaxation that can help. In a 2008 ...

Best Essential Oils for Colds, Flu & Beyond

With all of the viruses and ailments circulating during cold season, it's no wonder people are searching for the best essential oils for colds and the flu, not to mention dry skin and sore throats. Cooler ...

Clove Oil Uses and Health Benefits — from Toothache to Candida

You're likely familiar with cloves, the popular culinary spice used in everything from main dishes to desserts, but have you ever used clove oil? Clove oil uses range from dulling pain and improving blood circulation ...

Citronella Oil: Repel Insects, Pain & Stress!

As a concentrated form of antioxidants and phytochemicals taken from the plant’s stems and leaves, citronella oil has been used for centuries in China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Its uses include helping decrease rashes, inflammation, infections, ...

Rosemary Oil Benefits & Uses for Hair Growth and More

Rosemary is much more than an aromatic herb that tastes great on potatoes and roasted lamb. Rosemary oil is actually one of the most powerful herbs and essential oils on the planet! Having an antioxidant ORAC ...