| therapy is based on the properties of essential oils | | | | therapeutic essential oils into the air by heating them. |
| which are used to produce a calming, refreshing or | | | | As the molecules of the essential oils are diffused |
| uplifting mood. In addition, these oils have many | | | | into the atmosphere, they're inhaled into the lungs |
| therapeutic effects and can help cure many common | | | | and absorbed into the bloodstream. There are |
| ailments. Some of the common methods of | | | | different types of diffusers in the market such as |
| administering these oils are by inhalation, diffusion, | | | | steam, candle and electric diffusers. The difference |
| massage or bathing. In this article, we shall discuss | | | | between them lies in the method by which the |
| the administration of essential oils by the use of | | | | essential oils are heated. |
| aromatherapy nebulizers and diffusers. | | | | Nebulizer or Diffuser - Which one is better for me? |
| What is a Nebulizer? | | | | Whether to choose a nebulizer or diffuser will depend |
| The best way to absorb the properties of a | | | | on your requirements. A nebulizer dispenses essential |
| plant’s oil is through direct inhalation and the | | | | oils by physically breaking them up into tiny droplets. |
| Nebulizer does just that. This device literally "spits" | | | | This course naturally suspends and ionizes the oil into |
| out a barely visible stream of atomized particles from | | | | extremely fine molecules, causing them to remain |
| the essential oils of your choice. It basically consists | | | | suspended in the air for longer periods. Since there is |
| of a standard pump with a glass receptacle for oil | | | | a continuous mist emitted it should not be used for |
| attached to it. The pump forces air into the oil in the | | | | more than a few minutes at a time. A diffuser on |
| receptacle and propels it through several channels, | | | | the other hand, usually involves the evaporation of |
| twists, and intricate canals to atomize the oil. This | | | | essential oils due to heat. The aroma is not as |
| atomized oil is then released into the atmosphere | | | | concentrated as that from nebulizers but because it |
| where it is inhaled by the user. Aromatherapy | | | | is in vapor form it will cover a larger area. |
| Nebulizers are safe, effective, quiet, and economical. | | | | To sum it up, nebulizers deliver a more concentrated |
| They are good for both home and office | | | | dose of essential oils and are good for small areas |
| environments. | | | | whereas diffusers deliver a less concentrated dosage |
| What is a Diffuser? | | | | and should be used if you wish to cover a larger |
| Aromatherapy diffusers disperse fragrant and | | | | area. The choice is yours. |