TIL the term "essential" in "essential oils" has nothing to do with being in any way "essential" to the human body - such as essential amino acids or essential fatty acids, it just means it contains the essence of the plant's fragrance

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil#:~:text=An%20essential%20oil%20is%20essential,living%20organism.%5B2%5D
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gq6wsd/til_the_term_essential_in_essential_oils_has/

https://noc.social/system/media_attachments/files/113/474/316/786/621/201/original/895fbf0e79e99822.jpg 

 "Essential" and "Necessary" are essentially the same word.

#etymology

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