In recent months, I have read an increasing number of Blogs, Facebook posts and websites recommending that individuals orally ingest essential oils. The core curriculum produced, by the Aromatherapy council (in the UK), when outlining methods of use and application of essential oils, makes no reference to the oral administration of the oils. As a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapist I am aware that their stance is that the oral administration of essential oils is a potentially high-risk practice. They state that oral ingestion of essential oils is not covered by their membership or insurance cover, therefore it is worrying that members of the public are being encouraged to use oils in this way. I recently came across an American company selling essential oils at a health show I was attending as a delegate. I was shocked at the salesperson’s lack of knowledge about essential oils. They were advising members of the public to buy and internal...