How We Write: Our Safety and Editorial Standards

People trust information about their health and their homes, so we try to earn that trust in a few specific ways.

What we do

• We use botanical (Latin) names so you know exactly which plant or oil we mean.
• We include dilution guidance and safety notes where they matter, not buried at the bottom.
• We say what is traditional use and what is backed by research, and we try not to blur the two.
• We avoid promising cures. Aromatherapy and herbalism can support comfort and well-being; they are not a replacement for medical care.
• We update articles when we learn something new or when a recommendation changes.

What we will not do

• Tell you to swallow essential oils.
• Recommend undiluted oils on skin as a general practice.
• Suggest natural products as a substitute for emergency or ongoing medical treatment.

A reminder

Please read our Health Disclaimer and Information and Product Use notice. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or caring for a child, an older adult or a pet, check with a qualified professional before using any essential oil.