Personally I'm a big fan of essential oils, but of course I'd never read the science alert article before. Sounds like they may be stronger than we thought.

I do find some have merit. I needed a root canal and Oil of Cloves killed the pain so I could sleep for about 5 hours. Lavender oil also helps me sleep and calms me. Other oils have other properties. There is merit, but it isn't going to be a dramatic effect, except for the oil of cloves. The numbing agent the dentist used before he injected novacaine into my gums tasted just like the oil of cloves.

From my amateur research on essential oils, the answer is "No." Some people swear by them. I don't argue with them, but I won't spend another dime on them. My opinion has zero to do with CBD oil.

They smell nice, but I worry about long term exposure via inhalation. Those are some very complex mixtures of organic molecules. Many of them have incorporate benzene rings and other structures that can be problematic in the body. I would stay away from them personally.

I have a thoery smells or tastes couldlight up the brain in a positive way .. Though no evidence or theory other than my experience with plants .. The theory being some smells maybe theraputic ! Suppose it could be different for different folks too !

Placebo at best .....although a new study has suggested that they may cause man boobs

I use oils here and there and have found some to exhibit noticeable benefits. Mint does indeed help with mild nausea and spiders really don't like it. A drop of Frankensense mixed with my moisturizer really did appear to improve my skin texture and appearance. Lavender seems to be calming. I'm not big on chemicals and while I'm certainly no pharmacist, I think people forget that most if not all prescription drugs are based on and use synthesized versions of natural ingredients? People just want their ailments relieved RIGHT NOW! And concentrated synthetics achieve that. The natural stuff takes longer and provides a milder remedy. Just my view based on personal experience.

I enjoy using oils sometimes. Scents draw your attention, conjure memories, and can make you feel a variety of ways. They all have different properties. Eucalyptus opens your nasal passages. Peppermint wakes you up. Some are more subtle than others. I would say just whiff some and notice what how you feel.

I find oil from weed damned helpful. Those other oils, l don't have a clue.

I'm bipolar and I've tried using a couple of different things that don't require a doctor's prescription. I've use st. John's Wort and I forget some of the other things I've tried. They didn't really do much. I'm not going to say that they didn't help but I can't really say that they did. I'm also incredibly insensitive to medication so that might have affected it as well. So honestly I wouldn't waste my money. Go to a doctor.

CBD oil is a different story all together. That helps. I've been off of pharmaceuticals for a few years now and I maintain my moods by smoking pot.

Not if you’re broke.

I recently began giving my 90 year old mother (with 3rd stage Alzheimer's) CBD oil. It seems to help IMMENSELY with her OCD tendencies.
I would also try ANYTHING which would help her to sleep for longer than 2 or 3 hours.
Any suggestions?

yeah I am not sure either... I was gifted an oil diffuser and I put it on sometimes and it makes my room smell nice but I don't notice any benefits or effects... it could be placebo but I honestly don't know the science behind these claims...

CBD is medical marijuana. I use it as a patient in FL. it is s powerful neuroprotectant, anti inflammatory and an axiolytic. and it IS traditionsl medicine it has been in use for thousands of years.