Aromatherapy - Methods of Application for Best Results

p>Pure essential oils have a wide range ofThrough cellular respiration, or breathing, aromatic
therapeutic uses and benefits. The method appliedvapors enter your lungs for immediate release into
can affect the results.your blood stream for distribution to every cell in
First, please remember that essential oils should neveryour body. Research shows that essential oils will
be applied neat (undiluted) to your skin. There areremain in your bloodstream for up to 4-6 hours. The
absolutely NO exceptions to this! This includes themethod of Direct Inhalation is helpful for inducing
soles of your feet or palms of your hands. Whensleep!
using oils neat for inhalation purposes please exerciseVIEW Chart on Aromatherapy Delivery Pathways
care and dispense your oils on a tissue or cotton ball(clickable link appears below).
for direct inhalation.2) MICRO DIFFUSION uses a nebulizing diffuser that
The choice of delivery method often depends onwill break oil into millions of micro particles. It
your intended goal. Please view diagrams (clickabledisperses oils without the heating that can render
links) below, illustrating the pathways of distributionthem therapeutically less beneficial.
within the human body and the organs and systems3) AIR DIFFUSION has a basket in which a pad with
being affected by essential oils.drops of oils are applied. A small fan blows cool air
There are 3 Primary Methods for enjoying thethrough the oils lifting them into the air for dispersal.
benefits of aromitic oils:This is a cost effective way for diffusing the oils and
1) DIRECT INHALATION is the method used most inhas the benefits of micro-diffusion and is especially
Germany and the one I primarily use for bestgood for scenting a room.
therapeutic results.Properly administered essential oils are a natural, safe
PLEASE NOTE: Stimulating circulation of your blood,and effective way to enhance your health and
lymph and nerve flow through deep breathing orwell-being and can produce satisfying results where
movement and exercise, a bodywork/massageother methods have failed. Please consult with your
session, or a warm shower or hot soak inphysician regarding your health concerns.
conjunction with inhalation of aromatic oils enhancesKG has utilized essential oils in her aromatic energy
their delivery into your system!medicine practice for more than 30 years. During that
DIRECTIONS: Put 1-3 drops of essential oil onto atime she has facilitated healing for thousands of
tissue, cotton ball or organic Celtic smelling salts.people suffering from personal trauma, illness and
Slowly introduce the oils into your system byinjury. Through her unique AromaTest(TM) system
breathing them in for 30-60 seconds.KG formulates essential oil blends that heal.
Aromatic oils stimulate your olfactory nerves whichPLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap chemical
send a signal to your brain's neuro-receptors,copies of essential oils available, but these are not
triggering numerous electro-chemical responses.recommended for therapeutic use. For best results
VIEW Chart on Electro-chemical effects ofalways use ethically wild crafted or pure, organic
Aromatherapy (clickable link appears below).essential oils that are pesticide free!