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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 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 from
aromatherapy vendors. This article will detail the different types of devices
and methods that may be used. For blends that you can try once you have your
diffuser, be sure to visit the Diffuser Blends page.
Steam Diffusion
Boil 1 cup of water. Add this
water to a bowl that you have added 3-7 drops of oil to. The scented oil will
rise with the steam, breathe in deeply. If you notice any irritation, stop
immediately. Steam inhalation is good with colds and chest-related ailments.
Depending upon the blend, therapeutic benefits can be used day or night.
Simple Tissue Diffusion
Add 2-4 drops of essential oil
on a tissue. Place the tissue under your nose and inhale. Initially, use only
one drop to ensure that you do not have a sensitivity or reaction to the oil.
Clay Pot Diffusers
Clay pot diffusers resemble
small terra-cotta pots. They also can be found in many small shapes. A clay
pot diffuser contains an opening for adding essential oils. Usually a cork is
the method by which the opening is closed. The oils permeate through the pot
and then diffuse out into the room. The intensity of the aroma depends on how
much essential oil is added to the clay pot.
Lamp Rings
Lamp ring Diffusers are a
terra-cotta ring that sets directly onto a light bulb. It has a grooved lip
that goes all the way 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.
Candle Diffusion
A candle diffuser is a diffuser
that utilizes a tea light or other candle to gently heat the essential oil to
promote diffusion into a room. A candle diffuser is usually ceramic, glass or
metal. Candle diffusers come in many shapes and colours from the modest
functional piece to the piece that acts both as a work of art and as a candle
diffuser.
Nebulizers
A nebulizer is a device that
takes essential oils and breaks them into separate molecules before dispersing
the smaller molecules into the room. It is said that these smaller molecules
can be more readily absorbed by the lungs and thus create greater therapeutic
value than by use of other diffusion methods.
Electric Heat Diffusers
similar to a fan diffuser, heat
diffusers use heat and a fan to gently heat the oil and disperse the aroma
into a room
Fan Diffusers
Fan diffusers come in a variety
of sizes, shapes and styles. A fan diffuser uses a fan to blow the essential
oils into the air. To use a fan diffuser, essential oils are usually placed
onto a disposable absorbent pad or into a tray. The pad or tray is placed into
the unit and then powered on. The fan then blows air across this pad or tray
and carries the aroma throughout the room.