Friday, November 4, 2011

Aromatherapy Diffusers in Action

By Alexandra Williams


Aromatherapy uses essential oils to treat medical conditions, to alleviate psychological ailments, for cosmetic purposes, and to reduce stress. The essential oils of aromatherapy have the power to enhance both your physical and mental state.

Essential oils are extracted from living plants and trees. When essential oils are used appropriately, most can be used at home safely, enjoyably, and with beneficial effects. Keep the following seven things in mind if you want to try aromatherapy at home.

As the aroma molecules are diffused into the atmosphere, they are taken into the lungs and therefore are absorbed into the bloodstream. In turn, both the physical and the psychological beings are soothed and promoted.

(2) Essential oils are flammable, so use extreme caution around flames and heat sources. If you use a burner to diffuse the oil, put water in the burner first. The essential oil will enter the air as the water evaporates.

(3) Essential oils are for external use only. On very rare occasions, a qualified aromatherapist may prescribe essential oils by mouth. Some essential oils can be very toxic if swallowed. Even essential oils that have a therapeutic effect when diluted in certain oral treatments (like mouthwash) should not be swallowed.

Aromatherapy essential oils can be used by people either through inhalation or by applying them on skin in a diluted form. When essential oils are inhaled, they enter the bloodstream and lungs directly, thus producing an instant effect on the ailment.

(5) If you want to use essential oils during pregnancy, on babies, or with young children, please seek the advice of a trained, qualified aromatherapist first.

* A vendor who allows you to check the essential oil is preferred more.* If the bottle containing essential oils has terms such as fragrance oils, nature identical oils; they are not essential oils.

* Never buy a bottle of essential oil that seems old. It might be adulterated or just might not produce the medicinal benefits.* A clear glass bottle of essential oils allows light to come in, thus reducing its aroma therapeutic benefits. Avoid buying essential oils that are sold in clear glass bottles.

Following these seven principles for safe aromatherapy will help your experience with aromatherapy to be both enjoyable and beneficial.




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