INHALATION
TOPICAL
INHALATION
When an Essential Oil is inhaled via the nasal mucosa the constituents have direct access to the central nervous system and are believed to reach the brain via the limbic system . *
Inhaled molecules pass down the trachea into the bronchi and from there into finer bronchioles , completing their journey at the microscopic , sac-like alveoli of the lungs , where a gaseous exchange with the blood takes place . These alveoli are extremely efficient at transporting small molecules like the size of Essential Oil constituents , into the blood , which then carries them to other parts of the body . *
As the lungs have a much greater surface area than the nasal epithelium , the amount of Essential Oil that reaches the bloodstream will be increased by the depth of the breathing . *
Essential Oils have been tested and found effective for their airborne antiseptic activity , especially those that contain monoterpenes . They would be our first choice to disinfect and purify the air in the event of a bacterial contamination . *
direct inhalation
Direct from a cotton ball , personal diffuser , or a drop of Essential Oil applied to the palm of the hands and cupped over the nose while inhaling , or inhaled from a tissue . indirect inhalation
Inhalation through micro-diffusion is one of the fastest and most effective ways of receiving benefits from pure Essential Oils . Micro-diffusion is achieved by means of a nebulizer or water vaporizing diffuser which efficiently diffuses molecules of Essential Oil into the air of an entire room with maximum penetration . *
Facilities such as daycares , schools , hospitals , and nursing homes , as well as our personal homes , would benefit greatly from being equipped with microdiffusers and high-quality Essential Oils during the annual cold and flu season . Essential Oil diffusion also creates an ambiance in a room that can be soothing to the body and mind or intellectually or physically stimulating . *
The Japanese , and to some degree here in the U . S ., are increasingly using diffusion of Essential Oils into the air of businesses to improve the quality of the life and work performance of their employees . *
misting
You can make up a mister bottle of Essential Oils to spray into the environment or around the head and shoulders to refresh yourself . You may also spray your linens ; use a disinfecting mist like Protector for dust mites when changing your sheets , and to disinfect hotel beds and bathrooms when you travel . *
TOPICAL
Essential Oils penetrate the skin through a process known as diffusion . In contrast to sweating , which is an active energy-demanding process , the passage of Essential Oil molecules inward through the skin occurs quite passively ; the skin cells don ’ t actually pump the Essential Oil constituents into the deeper layers of the skin , they instead sink in naturally . *
The amount diffused into the skin depends on the surface area to which the oil is applied . The more skin you cover , the greater the dose . Some Essential Oils will effectively assist the body with concerns in very small amounts . Remember , when you are using a pure Essential Oil that has been sourced according to the makeup of the chemical constituents in the Essential Oil by a qualified Medical Aromatherapist , less is always more . *
The constituents of Essential Oils pass through the skin ’ s epidermis and are carried away by the capillary blood circulating in the dermis . Essential Oils are dynamic , active , and highly sensitive substances that act quickly when applied to the body , diffusing through the skin and penetrating the wall of the blood vessels and body tissues . *
* Disclaimer : The information in this document has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to treat , diagnose , cure , or prevent any disease . This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice or medical care of a qualified health care professional and you should seek the advice of your health care professional before undertaking any dietary or lifestyle changes . This information is provided for educational purposes only .
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