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Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn't pass the smell test

  • Written by Marian Reven, Professor of Clinical Education, West Virginia University
Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn't pass the smell testPublic acceptance of aromatherapy is high, but that doesn't mean it works.Huizeng Hu/Moment via Getty Images

The history of using essential oils and their aromas to improve health and well-being dates back thousands of years. Like today, patients would inhale or topically apply these oils, which were typically extracted from plants – from...

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