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Essential oil safety depends on many factors, such as age, underlying health, and medication and supplement use. To assess safety, consider factors like the oil’s chemical composition and purity, ...

Although some essential oils are “generally recognized as safe” for use in food, people should never consume them neat. They should always check the safety of a specific essential oil before consuming ...