Aromatherapy Diffusers
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 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:
- The complex but unstable aromas of your favorite oil
can be diffused slowly over a period of time.
- You can use any type of oil for diffusing their
aromatic fumes.
- On diffusion, the oil gives out aroma in a calculated
manner, from the unstable high note to more stable low
note.
- 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 oil to the water.
Use fewer drops if you are allergic. The steam will heat up the
oils and cause them to evaporate quickly into the room. This
method will quickly diffuse the 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 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 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 Diffusers: A clay pot diffuser contains an
opening for adding essential oils. A cork is used to close the
opening. The 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 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 Diffusers: A candle 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
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 diffusers are inexpensive, depending on
the style and design. Candle 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 Diffusers: A fan diffuser uses a fan to blow the
essential oils into the air. To use a fan 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 diffusers are available in a
different brands and styles. Based on the brand and model, they
can fragrance a large area. Fan 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 Diffusers: Like fan diffuser, heat
diffusers use heat and a fan to gently heat the oil and
disperse the aroma into a room. Electric heat 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 oils. It is said
that nebulizers can supply greater therapeutic benefit than the
use of other diffusers because they break the 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 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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