⚠️ Internal Essential Oil Use — FarmPal

"Therapeutic grade oils are safe to ingest for everything from cancer to infections" "Therapeutic grade" is a marketing term, not a regulatory standard. Internal essential oil use can cause severe GI damag...

The Claim

"Therapeutic grade oils are safe to ingest for everything from cancer to infections"

Reality

"Therapeutic grade" is a marketing term, not a regulatory standard. Internal essential oil use can cause severe GI damage, liver toxicity, and chemical burns. Aromatherapy and diluted topical use have legitimate evidence.

Details

  • •No governing body certifies "therapeutic grade" it is a company marketing term
  • •Essential oils are extremely concentrated: 1 drop of peppermint oil = 26 cups of tea
  • •Ingestion has caused esophageal burns, liver damage, and seizures (case reports)
  • •MLM companies (who sell most essential oils) have financial incentive to promote ingestion
  • •Aromatherapy (inhalation) and properly diluted topical use DO have evidence for some conditions

✓ What Actually Works

Use essential oils for aromatherapy (lavender for anxiety, peppermint for focus) or topically well-diluted (2-3% in carrier oil). For internal benefits, use the actual herbs as teas, tinctures, or food.