@Wildgreens Do you think I will benefit from rosemary on my scalp? And is your name Rosemary and before i invite you over, do you like scalp perching?

Subconscious control/ conditioned responses.

@FrayedBear I disagree but, if there is a reputable study that shows I'm wrong, I'll admit it.

@Duke look into hypnosis, how it works and of course the old Pavlov's dog experiment.

@FrayedBear I get what you're saying. And you could definitely be right. I think clinical trials on the effects of essential oils have only been recently started, they have had mixed results. The one area where it has shown significant possibility is in reducing agitation and improving behaviors in dementia patients. Studies are still ongoing to make better determinations of their actual effects and why. My previous opinion is based on what I've read from the studies so far. I do believe in the ability of science to get these yet undetermined results correct.

@Duke there are I think studies that identify smell as a very strong cue to resurrecting memories. Therefore if there are benefits to EO they will reoccur once triggered. E.g.. eucalypt oil reducing inflammation in the nasal and bronchial passages.

In my case, it's avocado oil. But, I get you.

Tried coconut oil?

@Duke & @witchymom I've never tried avocado oil because of the extra cost (and, honestly, I don't know what I'm doing in the kitchen most of the time). What are the advantages, in your experience, to using avocado oil?

@FrayedBear I haven't. What do you like about it? I'm not terribly fond of coconut flavor (though I don't hate it, either). Does the oil taste like coconut, or is it more neutral?

@resserts in normal cooking I never notice. All sorts of claims are made of the benefits from curing teeth carries and gum disease to colon cancer, from sun tanning lotion and protection to sexual lubricant with antibody / thrush prevention properties. In salad dressing it has to be a warm day to stay liquid and not solidify and yes you can taste coconut but that is far less than the garlic, herb and chilli additives. It is also supposed to be low in cholesterol.

@resserts The biggest advantage of avocado oil is that it's got the highest burn/smoke point of any oil available. Plus, I just find the taste more appealing than most other cooking oils. It is pricey by comparison but, it's getting to be a bit lower lately as it's becoming more popular. It's been shown to reduce LDL and raise HDL levels. (Since I have stents due to hereditary artery blockage, I have to watch that crap.) And, it's high in antioxidants among other healthier items in oil like Omega 3.

@witchymom It also does wonders for my hair when applied warm and allowed to soak for awhile.

@FrayedBear You can use coconut oil on most of your body. Also on your teeth about twice a week supposed to make your teeth whiter. Tea tree Oil good for gum inflammation and lavender oil is my saviour at night time...Then there is Bachs rescue remedy good for when you might feel a little anxious.

@Tiffanny I'm not familiar with Bach's. Do you have more detail to hand please?