Essential oils are derived from botanicals through a distillation process using steam or water. They are highly concentrated and richly scented. Many essential oils provide therapeutic or medicinal ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Antimicrobial properties of tea ...

While tea tree oil has shown some promise in treating vaginal yeast infections, more research is needed to show its effectiveness. It may be an ingredient in over-the-counter suppositories. Tea tree ...

Essential oils are extracts from plants and may help temper anxiety, improve sleep, reduce nausea, and even ease pain. Here’s what the research and experts say. Essential oils are bottled plant ...