Inhalation
Probably the simplest form of diffusion is to put 2 or 3 drops of
essential oil onto a handkerchief or tissue and hold under the nose, in the way posies of
old were used. Breathing the oils will stimulate your body to create antibodies,
endorphins and neurotransmitters, all vital to building good health and a strong immune
system.
Aroma Lamps
Warm a mixture of water and essential oil over a candle or electric
heat source to diffuse the aroma into the room. Most aroma lamps hold about 1/4 cup of
water, start with 10 to 15 drops of essential oil, add more if needed. But careful, more
is not always better, some oils such as lavender, sedating at low levels are stimulating
at high dilution.
Atomizer Spray
Use a blend of 20 drops essential oil to 4oz of water, shake as you
spray into the room, the oil and water do not usually mix and stays in suspension for only
a short time. This method will act quickly to purify and freshen the whole house.
See: Body
Mist
Topically
Very few essential oils can be applied directly to the skin, and I
recommend that a test with a diluted sample be tried first. (See: safety
precautions). If you have no reaction, try one or two drops of essential oil to two or
three locations on the body, inside the elbow and ear lobes are amongst the favorite
spots, gently massage in. The best way to apply essential oils directly to the skin is in
a dilution of vegetable oil, body lotion, or cream.
See: Body Oil,
Hand
& Body Lotion, Massage Oil, Moisturizing
Cream
Bath
Try 5 to 15 drops added after your bath is drawn, gently stir to
disperse the oil, soak and enjoy.
See: Bath Oil,
Bath
& Spa Salts
Food Supplements
It is not my policy to advise on food supplements, and suggest that
only essential oils approved for food use be taken internally. |
