I am looking into purchasing a diffuser and some eo's and giving aromatherpy a shot. I see benefits to using them directly on skin (properly diluted) but I also like the idea of diffusers that can continually release it into the air. The one that I am going to buy even has a setting so that it is on for 10 or so minutes and then goes off for 10 or so minutes so that the olfactory can reset itself. It's the Jasmine diffuser by Stadler, I believe.

Yes, everynight I put lavender eo on my temples, neck ,chest and wrist to help relax me and get to sleep. I used to burn it during the day also to put a calming effect in my home. However the last house that we lived in we were not allowed to burn anything in the house. Now I am staying with my mom and she will not allow it either
I also rub deluted pepermint oil on places that are hurting which helps. I am going to test other eo's as well. Also I rub the oils (ust a drop) on thr bottom of my fret.

Yes I use them all the time for depression and energy and relaxation. They are awesome. Grapefruit. Spearmint....lavender of course. Orange . I wish I could afford more .

I use peppermint and lavender and others

I understand the science behind it and don't need a science lesson, thank you. That was not my question.