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How to use a diffuser for essential oils?
Diffusion is the process of dispersing essential oils so that their aroma fills a room or an area with the natural fragrance. From the simple to the elaborate, many different methods exist for diffusing essential oils into a room. Three easy methods exist which can be done with things you probably already have in your household. In addition, there are numerous diffusers and diffusing devices available for purchase. This article will detail the different types of devices and methods that may be used.
Simple Tissue Diffusion
Place 3-4 drops of essential oil on a tissue. Place the tissue near you. As movement occurs in the room (i.e. as you move or as someone walks by),the aroma will waft through the air.
Advantages:
This method can be used anywhere and is quickly transportable. This is an ideal method to use in public (i.e. in a work cubicle or on an airplane) when you can’t diffuse essential oils throughout the room or space.
Disadvantages:
This method does not emit much aroma into a room.
Steam Diffusion
Boil 2 cups of water. Pour the water into a bowl and add up to 10 drops of essential oil to the water. Use fewer drops if you are using an essential oil or synergy that may cause irritation to your mucous membranes (cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary, pine, thyme). Use of energizing or relaxing oils can make this method useful any time of day or night. The steam will heat the oils and cause them to evaporate quickly into the room.
Advantages:
This method will quickly diffuse the oils into a room.
Disadvantages:
The aroma is not exceptionally long-lasting.
Candle Diffusion
Light a pure beeswax or soy candle and allow it to burn for about 5 minutes. Extinguish the candle, place 1 drop of essential oil in the melted wax (not on the wick!) and then relight the candle. Essential oils are highly flammable, so great care must be used.
Advantages:
This method can be used most anywhere that a candle may be used.
Disadvantages:
Essential oils are flammable, so great care must be used. The aroma is not long-lasting.
