The use of essential oils in hives is roughly equivalent to using homeopathic remedies. The following critique of homeopathics is instructive:

> What then are the dangers associated with Homeopathy?  Critics, such as Steven Barrett, M.D., cite the following:

> Delayed Treatment:  Homeopathic preparations can be obtained over-the-counter in the U.S.   Patients may be misled into self-medication when they actually have a serious illness that requires conventional medical attention. 

[While you are waiting for your essential oils to "work" the colonies may succumb to treatable disorders.]

> Wasted Resources:  Homeopathic treatments can be expensive.  Since many practitioners regard them as placebos, their cost and the cost of consulting a homeopathic physician could be considered wasted money.

[You may believe in your snake oil, but if it does little or no good, that still qualifies as a waste of time and money.]

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