Aromatherapy: how do you use essential oil?

Do you just smell it or what? What do you do with the oil?Aromatherapy: how do you use essential oil?
Essential oil are most commonly put in a warmer. Underneath is a small tea light candle, it heats up the oil and the scent permeates through the air.





Most stores that carry candles or the essential oils will also carry the burners.


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You can also put a couple of drops on a light bulb..or a couple of drops on a piece of blotter paper. You can put this in your purse, desk, locker or drawers. I keep a scented paper in my pillow--it is lavender.





The theory is that the scent of certain things like citrus, lavender have a calming and relaxing affect on the brain.Aromatherapy: how do you use essential oil?
Essential oils can be diffused into the air with a diffusor or with a duft-lamp that uses heat. If you use a duft-lamp, be sure to add enough water to keep the oils from burning. Combusted oils are ineffective, they are not incense.





They can be added to a body lotion or oil, added to a bath, used in a clay pack or a salt scrub...





www.eoils.net has an interactive search engine that you can use to look for applications. Each oil is discussed, uses and applications are mentioned.
u just smell it....sometimes you apply them also





it is safe to assume that organic oils are more effective because they are naturally pure. With organic aromatherapy oils, there is practically no chance of� dilution of purity by pesticides and other chemicals while distilling. Regular users of aromatherapy attest the extra benefits of organic aromatherapy oils.


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Calming Scents


Crazy day at school got you stressed? All nervous for the drama club’s auditions? Here are some tips on using aromatherapy to soothe your frayed nerves.





Proven Soothers:





• Lavender


• Chamomile


• Vanilla


• Sandalwood





How to Chill:





• Sprinkle bath salts in any of the above “flavors” into a nice warm bath. The soothing scent mixed with some quality “you “ time in a nice, long soak will leave you feeling relaxed.





• Spray your pillows and sheets with an aromatherapy spritz a few minutes before you go to sleep. The scent will help lull you off to la-la land.





• Tea is always a calming solution. Boil up some water and drop in a bag of chamomile for a comforting and soothing sip of relaxation.





Energizing Scents


Had a long night of studying, or need an extra boost in the a.m.? Aromatherapy can wake you up, too!





• Proven Boosters


Mandarin orange


• Jasmine


• Mint


• Hyacinth





How to Revitalize:





• Snag some body scrub or gel in one of the above scents. Squirt a dollop onto a washcloth or loofah sponge in the shower and gently scrub, scrub, scrub! The action will get you going and the scent will open your eyes.





• Before you go out, spritz your scarf or collar with an aromatherapy spray. It’ll help keep you going all morning!
There are different applications for different oils. This is just one of them:





Lavender (Lavandula vera)


Oil of lavender is distilled from the flowering tops of the lavender plant and is generally imported from France. Having a clean, fresh scent, Lavender can encourage feelings of exhilaration or relaxation.





Traditionally known to help sooth emotional extremes, lavender may aid the body's calming response during headaches and help soothe tired muscles. A drop or two on the pillow at night may glide you into a restful night's sleep. Lavender is gentle to the skin and when applied may bring the aromatic influence of love and peace.