What are essential oils?
Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant compounds that are extracted from various parts of plant material such as tree bark and resin, plant leaves, flowers, roots, stems, nuts, seeds, and even fruit. EOs are known for their medicinal properties and healing capabilities. They’ve been used for hundreds of years by various cultures around the world as natural remedies and aids. The therapeutic application of EOs is referred to as aromatherapy. It’s becoming more common to use aromatherapy to help calm nervous tension with lavender essential oil and relieve respiratory infections with eucalyptus essential oil.
How do they impact mental, emotional, and physical health & well-being?
According to various healing traditions including folk medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine EOs have a tangible effect on our mind, mood, hormones, immunity, and ability to accelerate healing. In recent decades medical research has shown that indeed EOs can be potent healing tools. Research shows EOs can be effective at:
Boosting immunity Decreasing stress and anxiety Improving sleep Relieving pain and discomfort Soothing eczema and other skin conditions Treating colds, coughs, sinus infections, and sore throats Addressing allergy symptoms Soothing headaches and migraines Supporting weight loss Decreasing inflammation Treating warts Healing bug bites Treating hemorrhoids Soothing arthritis symptoms Helping sunburns and skin burns Providing constipation relief Improving mood and mental health
What is an essential oil diffuser?
An essential oil diffuser is a device that evaporates EOs into the environment in the form of fine mist similar to a humidifier. They can also be referred to as aroma diffusers and aromatherapy diffusers. There are different types of diffusers:
Ultrasonic diffusers Humidifying diffusers Heat diffusers Nebulizing diffusers
Many of them have features such as multi-colored LED lights to create a nice ambience, automatic shut-off move, and even night lights.
Why should you diffuse your essential oils?
Diffusing is an effective way to introduce the healing compounds of EOs into your body via the respiratory system. They’re also effective because our sense of smell is closely tied to our mood and mental/emotional state. You can diffuse different essential oil blends in your bedroom, living room, or office and workspace. They’re convenient because they’re easy to clean and make for an easy refill – simply add more water and essential oils. Unlike with the topical application of EOs, you don’t need a carrier oil to reap the full benefits of EOs.
What is the best essential oil for diffuser?
You can create custom EO blends based on your individual needs. The possibilities are endless. Here are some examples of blends for different purposes: For increased focus and productivity, diffuse this EO blend in a diffuser in your office or workspace:
Peppermint oil Rosemary oil Bergamot oil Cedarwood oil Clove oil
To cleanse the air from microbes and toxins diffuse this EO blend in your kitchen and living room:
Tea tree oil Eucalyptus oil Lemongrass oil Frankincense oil
Use this Sleep EO blend in your bedroom and diffuse it at night before bedtime:
Lavender oil Ylang-ylang oil Chamomile oil
Use this floral and citrus oil blend in the mornings to help energize and awaken your senses:
Grapefruit oil Jasmine oil Sweet orange oil Geranium oil
Can you use any essential oil in a diffuser?
Yes, you can use virtually any essential oil in a diffuser as long as you follow this rule: Only choose high-quality, organic, therapeutic grade oils as you don’t want to be inhaling diluted or contaminated oils that might contain harmful pesticides and chemicals.
What can I put in my diffuser besides oil?
For your safety and to make your diffuser device last longer you should not use anything other than purified water and high-quality, pure essential oils.
How many drops of essential oil can you put in a diffuser?
You’ll want to read the instructions and care package included with your diffuser as devices are different and can vary. Typically, as a general rule, you’ll want to stick to 5-7 drops of EO per 100 ml of water. *Please note that even though essential oils are highly effective at cleansing the environment of bacteria, microbes, and toxins they do not offer effective protection from viruses like Covid-19.
