Are Essential Oils “Essential”?

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Whether through a friend, on social media, or the most recent docuseries “Unwell” on Netflix- chances are you have been educated on the potent healing properties of these concentrated plant blends, called essential oils. So do they really do what they say they do? Are they as efficacious as some conventional medicines?  Today we sit with Immunologist, Dr. Steph, to learn more.   TIME STAMPS: 3:00 Intro on Stephanie’s Journey 6:13 Nonprofit work with Department of Defense 10:26 Dr. Steph’s change in opinion on Essential oils 12:20 Science + Oils 12:50 Immune response to bacterial infections 15:25  Frankincense and Thyme 16:10  Drugs versus essential oils 20:20 Lowering inflammation 23:00 Citrus + rinds 24:00 Different ways to use essential oils 26:00 Internal use of essential oils 28:20 What are the sources of essential oils 34:00 Label of a good essential oil