Statistical analysis of aromatherapy preferences and complications for 3000 otolaryngology patients

Among the 3000 patients, 1.67% have experienced some form of complication induced by essential oils used in aromatherapy, including skin eruptions, respiratory distress and other symptoms. Furthermore, 0.93% of all patients refused aromatherapy because they found the smell unpleasant or due to individual preference. As aromatherapy oils are created by distilling various plant-derived chemicals to create a concentration as great as 100× or more, they should be used with caution. Essential oils can be a beneficial therapy so long as we use them with precise knowledge of their properties, but they can also easily become a poison if we use them carelessly and ignore their potential adverse effects. People should therefore follow instructions at all times and should never use these oils for an extended period or overuse them.