Essential oils and COVID-19: Industry warns no sufficient evidence for efficacy amid sales surge

By Amanda Lim

06-May-2020 - Last updated on 06-May-2020 at 01:30 GMT

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has seen a surge in demand for essential oils with claims of antiviral and antibacterial effects, although the industry has warned there are no sufficient evidence of its efficacy against the pandemic.

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