02/24/2025
I’ve seen many opinions on the safety of internal use of essential oils. I personally have the same response as Dr Johnson in regards to internally using EO. Dr Hill from DoTerra has taught us this also. However, I do caution people to use them in the way they are comfortable. I’ve added the script from Dr Johnson’s blog post below.
I’ve spent 12,000+ hours researching essential oils, hold a Doctorate in Naturopathy, and am a Certified Clinical Master Aromatherapist. My deep dive into essential oil chemistry has led me to weigh the benefits vs. risks carefully, which is why I confidently teach safe internal use when appropriate.
That said, if you’re not comfortable ingesting essential oils, I respect that—just as I ask others not to force their fears onto those who make informed choices. Let’s embrace knowledge, science, and personal choice in natural health.
Read more in my latest blog about this topic.
https://authorscott.com/ingesting-essential-oils-separating-fact-from-fiction-with-science-and-tradition-round-two/