File this under NO DUH:Aromatherapy study shows lemon, lavender cause no physical changes

[TZ]

Here’s some unsettling news for anyone who ever sniffed a scented candle, essential oil or pricey pillow spray, hoping for healing or another kind of physical boost.

It doesn’t work.

At least that’s the verdict on two of the heavy hitters in the world of aromatherapy: lemon and lavender. Researchers at Ohio State University conducted what they say is the most scientifically rigorous test of physical changes caused by smelling the popular scents — and came up with nothing.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23452343/
People I work with were complaining about scientists doing research on dumb stuff like this.
I told them, they HAVE to considering how many people believe this DUMB stuff.

[moggie]

1. Thimerosal-scented candles, on the other hand...

I told them, they HAVE to considering how many people believe this DUMB stuff

How many of those do you think will be convinced by this research? It wasn't even done by an ex-Playboy model, so it's not very credible.

[realisticphish]

2. my Alma Mater defeating woo

brings a tear to my eye :patriot:


and it's THE Ohio State University ;)

[TZ]

3. Of course you do realize

that OSU has contributed to UFO woo right?..The "wow" signal and all....;-)

[realisticphish]

4. and Harvard has

John Mack; at least the wow signal was a real signal, even if it's misinterpreted ;)