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There are many
different ways to apply aromatherapy in your
daily routine. Smelling of essential oils is
one of the common methods of using aromatherapy.
The most simple method to use aromatherapy is to
smell the essential oils whether directly from
the bottle, with steam, in your home with the
help of a diffusor or an aromatherapy air
freshener or on your body with a personal
perfume. No matter which way you choose, the
aroma will be definitely pleasant and its
healing properties are inhaled into your lungs
and diffused throughout your body.
Smelling salts is
one of the many types of aromatherapy used for
generations whereby the strong smell of ammonia
could rouse almost anyone from a faint.
Fortunately, using essential oils as inhalants
will be much more nicer and pleasant. It is a
known fact that direct inhalation works
particularly well for respiratory complaints,
stress, emotional conditions and nausea. You
can use a suggested blend or simply select
one or more of the oils recommended for
treating your specific condition and mix them
together in a small glass bottle but always
make sure to choose oils with aromas that
you enjoy.
There are two things
you can do which is to open the bottle and
inhale the scent directly or you can place two
or three drops on a tissue to inhale
periodically throughout the day. Sinus problems
respond especially well to steam inhalations. A
mixture of steaming water and essential oils can
also be used to treat other respiratory ailments
such as colds and the flu, sore throats and
nervous complaints such as anxiety and stress.
To prepare a steam inhalation, use a large
heat-proof bowl that has been placed safely on a
tabletop and fill it about halfway with steaming
water and add between three and six drops of an
essential oil or a blend. A good oil to start
with is lavender because it is helpful to
overcome anxiety, depression and as well as
respiratory problems. You can sit comfortably
and place a towel over your head to trap your
steam. Inhale deeply for five to ten minutes.
Steam is also an
effective way to use essential oils to cleanse
the complexion. Use frankincense, geranium,
jasmine, rose, vetiver or a combination of
several for normal skin. As for dry skin,
bergamot, fennel, geranium, myrrh and sandalwood
are recommended. Cedarwood, cypress, lemon,
orange, peppermint, tea tree and ylang ylang can
prevent oily skin while sensitive skin responds
best to chamomile, rose and rosewood.
Using air fresheners
and diffusors will help you to perfume your home
with healing essential oils. For everyday use,
choose an essential oil or a blend that the
whole family enjoys. In sickrooms, antiseptic,
antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal oil such
as tea tree, eucalyptus, bergamot and geranium
can aid to purify and cleanse the air to help
control germs. You might want to select an
anti-anxiety or anti-stress aroma such as
lavender, chamomile or petitgrain in your
office. With respect to an aromatherapy air
freshener, you are advised to mix distilled
water with four to ten drops of essential oil
per ounce of fluid and pour into a spray bottle.
Evenly spray the mixture into the room just as
you would any air freshener and it is important
to make sure to shake well before each use.
Diffusors distribute
essential oil molecules into the air. Many of
these devices operates using electricity whereby
you can simply add your chosen oil or blend and
plug it in while others such as aromatherapy
lamps use a candle to heat a mixture of water
and essential oils to disperse the aroma. To use
a lamp, fill the bowl with water and add up to
twenty drops of your oil or blend then light the
candle and the scent will slowly fill all
corners of the room. You can carry your favorite
essential oils anywhere you go by making your
own personal perfume. You can choose a suggested
blend or create your own by adding up to twenty
drops of essential oils that you like to
one-eighth of an ounce of jojoba oil. Dab the
mixture on your pulse points and slowly sit down
to enjoy the pleasant smell.
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