| There are several types of aromatherapy diffusers, | | | | above a tea light. Some people prefer to simply add |
| all of which are designed to disperse fragrant and | | | | the oil to a bowl of boiling water, to avoid the risks |
| therapeutic essential oils into the air. An | | | | of a burning flame. The heat helps to disperse the |
| aromatherapy diffuser can be used as a natural air | | | | aroma into a room. |
| freshener in a room or even in a car. Natural plant oils | | | | Other types of aromatherapy diffusers that use heat |
| offer an alternative to synthetic fragrances that can | | | | include light bulb rings and those that use an electric |
| cause allergic reactions in some people. As well as | | | | heat source. Using aromatherapy candles is another |
| having a nice fragrance, pure essential oils can be | | | | popular way to freshen a room. Fan diffusers, |
| used to promote physical and psychological well being. | | | | powered by either batteries or electricity, work by |
| As the aroma molecules are diffused into the | | | | blowing air over a tray or pad of oil. A special |
| atmosphere, they're inhaled into the lungs and | | | | aromatherapy nebulizer is believed by many |
| absorbed into the bloodstream, where their benefits | | | | aromatherapists to be an even more effective way |
| can take effect on the body and mind. | | | | to disperse oils. Nebulizers break down the oil into |
| Aromatherapy essential oils can be used to produce a | | | | separate molecules, to make it easier for the lungs to |
| calming, refreshing or uplifting mood. Different oils | | | | inhale them. For a cheap and portable way to benefit |
| have different aromas and uses. For instance, | | | | from aromatherapy oils, clay pots are really useful. A |
| lavender oil is well known for its relaxing properties, | | | | few drops of oil added to the pot can slowly |
| whereas tea tree oil is used by many people to ward | | | | disperse through the porous surface to freshen the |
| off symptoms of colds. Diffusion can be done in a | | | | air in a room or in a car. |
| number of ways. Essential oil burners are widely used. | | | | Essential oil diffusers are brilliant for freshening the air |
| These involve a few drops of pure essential oil being | | | | in a room and creating a welcoming atmosphere, |
| diluted in a small bowl of water, which is then heated | | | | without the use of any artificial chemicals. |