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How do I use essential oils?
Now that you know what an essential oil is and where essential oils come from, it is time to
learn how to use them. Once again, you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the wide benefits
that essential oils hold. All you need is a basic understanding of how to safely and simply use
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essential oils during your daily routine.
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Aromatic
One way to experience the benefits of essential oils is aromatically, or
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by breathing them in. Using essential oils aromatically can offer many
benefits; however, it can be particularly helpful for improving or managing
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Studies have shown convincing
evidence that simply inhaling the
aroma of an essential oil is effective for
calming nervous or anxious feelings in
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a variety of settings.
mood. Depending on the chemical structure of an essential oil, it may
provide invigorating or uplifting effects, or it might produce calming or
soothing feelings.
Diffusion
Why use essential oils?
Diffusion is the most effective way to enjoy essential oils aromatically and is most efficiently accomplished
by using an essential oil diffuser. Essential oil diffusers take a whole oil and transform it into a mist, or
microscopic droplets, that allow the user to experience the aroma of the essential oil for
an extended period of time.
It is important to remember that essential oils have a delicate chemical structure, so you
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never want to use a diffuser that could alter the chemical profile of the oil by using heat. It
is best to stick with diffusers that use water or cold air to diffuse the oil.
While diffusers make it easy to use essential oils aromatically, you can also reap the
aromatic benefits of an essential oil without a special diffusing device. Simply inhaling
an essential oil straight from the bottle, or placing a drop in your hands, rubbing the
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palms together, and inhaling the scent will allow you to yield the benefits of essential oils
through the air.