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Essential oils

Choose by botanical identity, aroma, transparent testing and safety—not by vague “therapeutic grade” language.

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Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot essential oil (Citrus bergamia) has a citrus-floral aroma. Compare botanical identity, extraction details, testing transparency and topical sun-safety instructions.

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Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oils can come from different species. Check the botanical name, origin, aroma profile, testing documentation and external-use instructions before comparing bottles.

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Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens) has a floral, rosy-green aroma. Compare botanical identity, batch documentation and use directions without extending aroma into a health claim.

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Ginger Essential Oil

Ginger essential oil (Zingiber officinale) has a warm spicy aroma. Evidence from oral ginger preparations should not be transferred automatically to inhaled or topical essential oil.

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Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit essential oil (Citrus paradisi) has a bitter-bright citrus aroma. Compare botanical identity, extraction details, testing transparency and topical sun-safety instructions.

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Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) has a floral-herbal aroma. Review botanical identity, testing transparency, label safety and the limits of sleep or relaxation claims.

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Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon) has a bright citrus aroma. Compare botanical identity, extraction method, testing transparency and route-specific topical sun-safety directions.

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Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oil (Mentha × piperita) has a sharp cooling aroma. Compare botanical identity, testing documentation and route-specific evidence rather than transferring oral peppermint findings to diffuser use.

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Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary essential oil (Salvia rosmarinus) has a sharp herbal aroma. Compare botanical and chemotype information, testing transparency, label directions and the limits of alertness or focus claims.

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Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is mainly a topical-use product category. Compare botanical identity, dilution directions, testing transparency and evidence specific to the intended use.

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Vetiver Essential Oil

Vetiver essential oil (Chrysopogon zizanioides) has a smoky, rooty, earthy aroma. Compare botanical identity, source documentation, testing transparency and label directions.

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata) has an intense sweet-floral aroma. Compare botanical identity, testing transparency, dilution directions and evidence limits for mood or cardiovascular claims.

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