Essential oils are finding a place in home wellness routines, from lavender scents used before bedtime to peppermint oil products marketed for headaches. But can these plant extracts genuinely improve well-being, or are their benefits largely linked to the experience of a pleasant fragrance? Aromatherapy, which uses concentrated oils extracted from plants, flowers, herbs and trees, has attracted interest as a complementary approach to wellness. It is commonly practised through inhalation or by applying appropriately diluted oils to the skin.
Can aromatherapy help reduce stress?
