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This scoping review looked at research from 2012–2022 on how essential oils affect the nervous system. The authors included about 70 studies in humans, animals, and cell models. Across these studies, different oils (especially lavender and citrus) and mostly inhalation methods were linked to effects on stress, sleep, mood, pain,…
This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled eight clinical studies to examine cannabidiol (CBD) for anxiety. Across 316 participants, the analysis found a statistically significant and sizable effect on anxiety (Hedges' g = -0.92, 95% CI -1.80 to -0.04). The review covered generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and PTSD, but…
Researchers reported a single case where a traditional Amazonian healer gave a weeklong, ritual treatment that included drinking a liquid made from the native tobacco plant. The patient was a 37-year-old woman with diagnosed low mood, anxiety, and attention problems plus a long-term physical health issue. The team used both…
