Do You Know How to Use These 14 Key Essential Oils?

Essential Oils have been used for thousands of years, largely for medicinal purposes. Although the medical emphasis started to decline about 100 years ago, aromatherapists stayed focussed and have been studying the effect of Essential Oils on the body and brain for hundreds of years.

Although the cosmetic and perfume industries had become the major users of Essential Oils as mainstream medical interest declined, the pendulum started to swing back in 1928, when René-Maurice Cattefossé first used the term Aromatherapy.

Other pioneers helped foster renewed focus on Essential Oils, and there is now greater interest than ever in their use for cosmetic, therapeutic and spiritual purposes.

Today’s aromatherapists can call on at least 90 Essential Oils, which can be used either singly or combined. Naturally, in this modern age, they are cautious in their recommendations and claims - but they themselves are convinced believers.

Aromatherapy Fragranced Candles

Candle makers have recognised this renewed interest, and provide a wide range of products for those who want to combine a love of Candles with an interest in Aromatherapy.

Obviously, the Candles do not give as intense an effect as the direct application of an essential oil, but instead provide a more subtle influence. As they burn the Candles release a continuous stream of vaporized Essential Oils into the air, which you absorb as you breathe.

First they stimulate the olfactory nerves that lead from the nose to the brain, and then they enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body. So depending on what you want to achieve, there is probably an oil that will be just right.

The Abbreviated List A list of 90 different oils is a bit much for a non-expert to absorb, so here is an abbreviated guide to some of the more common oils, and their associated recommendations:

1. Bergamot essential oil - extracted from a citrus fruit. Used to fight depression, and reduce Stress and fatigue.

2. Chamomile essential oil - calming, refreshing, antiseptic.

3. Eucalyptus essential oil - stimulant, antiseptic. Recommended for treating coughs and colds. Used as insecticide and germicide.

4. Geranium essential oil - good for the skin, recommended for depression. Found in window boxes (particularly in Europe), it is a good household insecticide.

5. Jasmine essential oil - anti-depressant, antiseptic. Used to overcome anxiety and depression.

6. Lavender essential oil - the world’s most common essential oil, used since the Middle Ages. Relaxes, calms, antiseptic.

7. Neem essential oil - extracted from an Indian tree and is used primarily in health and beauty products. Said to be anti- almost everything - antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antihistamine, among others. One of the major Essential Oils.

8. Neroli essential oil - derived from orange blossoms. Said to be calming and good for treating insomnia.

9. Orange essential oil - another product from the orange tree, this time pressed from the skin of the fruit. Relaxes and calms, and is often mixed with other oils.

10. Oregano essential oil - another of the majors, with just as many “antis” in its list of properties as Neem oil.

11. Rose essential oil - pricey, as all who encounter it in skincare products will know. Also an antiseptic and anti-depressant.

12. Rosemary essential oil - physical and mental stimulant, but also very relaxing at the end of a stressful day.

13. Tea Tree essential oil - derived from an Australian tree, it has a wide range of uses, and at one stage was even in military first-aid kits. Another of the major Essential Oils.

14. Ylang ylang essential oil - very fragrant, relieves pain, eases anxiety, aphrodisiac.

Even Aromatherapy Soy Candles

These, and many others, are available in a wide range that includes Aromatherapy soy Candles.

Of course, sampling this list might lead to a storage area loaded with a large variety of Candles.

But when it comes to Aromatherapy Candles, can you really have too much of a good thing?

By: Justine van Zyl
Justine van Zyl provides information for people who want to make better decisions about the Candles they buy online. You can get more helpful information at her website, www.buybettercandlesonline.com.

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Aromatherapy Diffuser

Have you scented those exotic aromas of Essential Oils emanating from a wall Diffuser? Essential Oils emanate a subtle fume of aroma, when diffused slowly over a period of time. Diffusion of aromatic aroma brings a whiff of freshness in to your room, like a fresh forest wind.

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 detailed, many different methods exist for diffusing components Essential Oils into your room. Three easy methods exist which can be carried out with equipments you have in your household. Plus, there are numerous diffusers and diffusing devices available from Aromatherapy vendors.

The essential advantages of using diffusers are:
1. The complex but unstable aromas of your favorite essential oil can be diffused slowly over a period of time.
2. You can use any type of essential oil for diffusing their aromatic fumes.
3. On diffusion, the essential oil gives out aroma in a calculated manner, from the unstable high note to more stable low note.
4. You can feel progressive onset of different stages of aromas.

You can methods that are simple and can be done in your home itself:

Simple Tissue Diffusion: Drop 3-4 drops of essential oil on a tissue and place it near you. As movement occurs in the room, you will notice the distinct aroma. This method can be used anywhere, how ever this method does not emit much aroma into a room.

Steam Diffusion: Make 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 allergic. The steam will heat up the Essential Oils and cause them to evaporate quickly into the room. This method will quickly diffuse the essential oil into a room and the aroma is not exceptionally long-lasting and it is highly unstable.

Candle Diffusion: Light a candle and allow it to burn for about 5 minutes. Put off the flame and place 1 drop of essential oil in the melted wax and then relight the candle. As Essential Oils are highly flammable please be very careful. The aroma is short lived.

Apart from these home made methods, several Aromatherapy diffusers are available among many vendors. Decide on what you need to buy, what oils to be used and how much will need to be paid. Here are some of the Aromatherapy diffusers that are available in the market today:

Lamp Rings: Lamp rings are in essence a terra-cotta ring that sets directly and correctly onto a light bulb. It has a deep grooved lip that wraps around it. This lip holds essential oil. The heat from a light bulb heats the essential oil in the Lamp Ring and the oil is then gently diffused into the room. Lamp Rings are usually inexpensive. If any essential oil seeps onto the light bulb, the light bulb could burst. Some of the essential compounds might get altered chemically.

Clay Pot Aromatherapy Diffusers: A clay pot Aromatherapy Diffuser contains an opening for adding Essential Oils. A cork is used to close the opening. The Essential Oils permeate through the pot and then diffuse out into the room. The intensity of the aroma depends on the quantity of essential oil that is added to the clay pot. Clay pot Aromatherapy diffusers are inexpensive, easy to use, and do not require electricity or batteries. The aroma is strongest in the initial stages and later it dissipates as time passes.

Candle Aromatherapy Diffusers: A candle Aromatherapy Diffuser is a Diffuser that uses a small tea light or other candle to gently heat the essential oil to promote diffusion into a room. A candle Aromatherapy Diffuser is usually made of ceramic or metal. The Diffuser has an opening for a candle and a little container for storing essential oil. Candle Aromatherapy diffusers are inexpensive, depending on the style and design. Candle Aromatherapy diffusers do not require electricity or batteries. There may be a certain loss of essential compounds as the heat will destroy them very gradually.

Fan Aromatherapy Diffusers: A fan Aromatherapy Diffuser uses a fan to blow the Essential Oils into the air. To use a fan Aromatherapy Diffuser, Essential Oils are placed on an absorbent pad or into a tray. The pad or tray is placed into the unit and then the power switched on. The fan then blows air across this pad or tray and transports the aroma throughout the room. Fan Aromatherapy diffusers are available in a different brands and styles. Based on the brand and model, they can Fragrance a large area. Fan Aromatherapy diffusers are very easy to use and are portable. Some times you will need to buy the pad and often these units create some noise.

Electric Heat Aromatherapy Diffusers: Like fan Diffuser, heat Aromatherapy diffusers use heat and a fan to gently heat the oil and disperse the aroma into a room. Electric heat Aromatherapy diffusers will disperse aromas over larger areas, depending on the brand and style. They can also help to more efficiently disperse the aromas of thicker oils such as Sandalwood and Patchouli. Some of the components of essential oil may get lost during heating.

Nebulizers: A nebulizer is a device that takes Essential Oils and breaks them into separate molecules before dispersing the smaller molecules into the room. A nebulizer is a small device consisting of two main parts: a plastic base that contains the motor and a very unusual, clear blown-glass looking device that holds and “nebulizes” the Essential Oils.

It is said that nebulizers can supply greater therapeutic benefit than the use of other diffusers because they break the Essential Oils down into smaller molecules. The glass piece is highly breakable and expensive to replace. Some Essential Oils can not be used with nebulizers as they can clog the opening.

You can pick up any of these Aromatherapy diffusers available in the market; but rest assured of their action and get ready to experience the exotic aromas swirling around you, like mists of magic.

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