Thyme, rosemary, and lavender have long been associated with natural medicine. Today, however, these aromatic plants are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate is a lifestyle writer based in New York City. Every year like clockwork, it seems, when the holidays and colder temperatures ...

Some essential oils have medicinal properties that may help with bacterial infections, such as MRSA. However, further research is still needed to confirm the effectiveness. Some essential oils, ...

With kids heading back to school, coughs, colds – and eventually, flu – are just around the corner. Recently, a patient asked me about the use of essential oils. Her 2½-year-old daughter is heading to ...