Unlike chemical drugs, essential oils do not remain in the body. They leave no toxins behind. And essential oils make much more sense as air fresheners than commercial products, as they clense the air by altering the structure of the molecules creating the smells, rather than masking the unwanted smells. When we are looking for alternatives to toxic products in our homes and in our lives, essential oils are a convenient, practical, and pleasant solution. Not all natural plants or plant products are beneficial to health.
Deadly nightshade can be poisonous and stinging nettles sting.
The following essential oils should NOT be used under any circumstances. For effective therapeutic use it is crucial that only pure essential oils be used- that is, natural plant essences which have been extracted by steam distillation, solvent extraction, expression, maceration, or enfleurage. It is quite pointless buying any other product, no matter how charming its aroma may be, because reconstituted products or chemical copies of natural essences simply do not work for medicinal purposes. Look for pure essential oils in shops that are concerned with nature and health, such as health food shops, rather than those concerned with the body and perfume. Or see the links at bottom of this page.