ways you can use your oils:
- Aromatically:
- Diffuse - a good diffuser will get the particles in the air, the best is a cool air or ultra sonic nebulizing diffuser.
- Fan or Vent - put a bit of oil on a cotton ball or tissue and attach it to your air vents, this works great in vehicles.
- Hot Water Vapor- put a few drops in hot water and inhale. You can even put a towel over your head as you do this to amplify this.
- Perfume/Cologne - use your favorite scents to wear as a perfume and give you added benefits throughout the day.
- Direct inhalation - this is probably one of the simplest forms, just hold an open vial close to your face and inhale.
- Vaporizer or Humidifier - I add a few drops to my humidifier when the kiddos are sick and it works wonders to help out.
- Cloth or Tissue - put a drop or two on a tissue and keep it for when you need an extra boost.
- Topically
- Direct application - "Direct application is applying the oils directly on the area of concern. Because essential oils are so potent, more is not necessarily better. To achieve the desired results, 1-3 drops of oil are usually adequate."1 Be sure to dilute your oils with a carrier oil.
- Massage - stimulate the muscles and skin using oils and a carrier and the oils will enhance the benefits of the oils
- Reflex therapy or foot zoning - rubbing oils on the area of the foot that connects to the area of the body that your trying to help is a great way to use your oils.
- compresses - To make a compress fill a bowl or sink with water approx 2 quarts and add desired oils. Stir the water then lay a towel on top. Once the towel is soaked, wring it out and place the towel over the area needing extra help. For a hot compress add a hot water bottle, and for a cold cover with plastic wrap and put another towel on top with even ice.
- Baths - I love adding a few drops of oil to my bath, you can also add them to some bath salts and then add those to your bath.
- Internal
- Capsules - make sure your oils are okay for internal consumption before you ingest them. You can put a few drops in a capsule and take it just like your vitamins.
- Beverage - add a few drops of oil to your water or tea. I love adding a bit of grapefruit, orange or lemon to my water for an extra kick.
- Cooking - so many areas here to add oils, but remember they are very potent so really add a little at a time.
- Household Use
- Cleaning and disinfecting. I love using my oils to clean, I have added them to my dishwasher to help with hard water, I have added them to my laundry, and many other ways.
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