What are the benefits of aromatherapy?

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The findings are promising (imagine swapping pills for scents!), but they come with a few caveats: First, they're widely untested (read: there's not a whole lot of research out there). Also, you should use them judiciously. "Whatever is powerful enough to exert a beneficial effect in the body is powerful enough to exert a negative effect," says Bauer. Essential oils release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), off-gases often linked to paints and pesticides. (Some VOCs are more hazardous than others, and "aromatherapy " just means a substance can evaporate.) So while, for instance, moderate exposure to the best essential oils can be heart-healthy, prolonged exposure can pose cardiac risks.

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