Essential oils are mixed with a carrier oil and applied to the skin or added to water, then warmed and inhaled.

Claims:
Reduces tinnitus symptoms, with different oils purportedly achieving this through various mechanisms.

Downsides:
– Cost.
– Potential for skin or membrane irritation, photosensitivity, and other allergic reactions.
– Risk of toxicity.

Research:
There have been no published papers specifically on essential oils as a treatment for tinnitus.

Research Findings:
Limited evidence exists to support the use of certain essential oils as aids for sleep or to reduce anxiety.
However, there is no evidence to support the use of essential oils as a treatment for tinnitus