Aromatherapy Thursday - Diffusers

Over the last year I have discussed many wonderful essential oils used in Aromatherapy.  There are many ways to use essential oils to benefit from their Aromatherapy properties: massage oils, home spa, Potpourri, perfume, and many more.  But one of the easiest and less time consuming ways to fragrance your space and benefit from the properties would be to simply use the essential oils in a Diffuser. 

To use a Diffuser you will simply put your choice of either essential oils or essential oil blend in the reservoir, bottle or whatever area that is designated for that purpose.  Some include things like reeds to whisk the oil up and slowly diffuse the fragrance into the air, while some use mini fans, and others still use rely on heat.  The general goal of Diffuser is to gently "diffuse" the oil into the air thus fragrancing it and providing the benefits of aromatherapy to the user. 

This wonderful shop, ByShana, sells "Products That Makes Scents"  You can find her lovely custom diffusers (shown above) along with many other aromatherapy products  at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ByShana?ref=seller_info

One thing to note is that you should always use high quality essential oils when practicing aromatherapy because while fragrant oils are great smelling they will not provide any of the chemical benefits that the true essential oil provides.  There are special natural chemicals in every essential oil that provides different signals to the brain when they are drawn in through the nasal cavity.  So it only works if you are using the actual oil derived from the plant, flower, peel, etc.  On the other side, some of the chemicals used in making the synthetic oils could give a person negative effects such as headaches.  But also note that even when using high quality essential oils negative effects can occur and allergy test should always be conducted.  Certain oils should be used with more caution than others and it is always good to do your research first before blending your own.

I found this vintage vaporizer on ArtFire in TheOldWorldApocathery (great name!) at http://ow.ly/clzxk    This would make a great diffuser in an old Victorian home or for someone who loves collecting antiques!

Some Diffusers can be very techie and have multiple settings, while some are very basic and are simple to use and understand.  There are also choices for what area you want to use it in such as if you are using it in your car or your home.

Today I will focus on showing some of the wide varieties of Diffusers available.
'Aromatherapy Thursday - Diffusers - Part 2' by ButterflyInTheAttic

Custom 4 oz. Reed Diffuser S... ByShana $21.00	Personal Clay Aromatherapy P... Lizardleigh $12.00	4 sola flower natural diffus... handmadehairma... $12.95	White Love...Sweet Interior ... Hideminy $25.00
Vintage Perfume Lamp Nightli... ThistleandJug $24.00	Organic Room Diffuser ALSWHOME $25.00	Aromatherapy Diffuser -embos... TerraScents $10.00	Aromatherapy Lamp Ring- Esse... ShantiAromathe... $8.00
Oil Diffuser: blue swirl rakuglow $3.00	Off White Textured Oil Diffu... TurnTheKeyPott... $20.00	NAMASTE, a sandalwood and am... evoluxe $18.00	3 Rustic Clay Ornaments Frag... potterybyAnita $10.00
Floral Cascade Reed Diffuser... AScentFromTheH... $18.00	Aromatherapy White Blue Tea ... michellelovesj... $2.75	Small Lamp Star Cutouts Dogw... potterybyAnita $30.00	Beautiful Gardenia Diffuser ... FancifulDesign $48.00

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'Aromatherapy Thursday - Diffusers' by ButterflyInTheAttic

Essential Oil & Diffuser Set... BeazersGarden $18.00	PICK YOUR SCENT eco friendly... HickoryGroveAr... $9.99	Painted Glass Bottle Reed Di... RandamArt $16.99	Toast Living - Casa- Ultraso... JSAromaLife $120.00
Reed diffuser bud vase pot b... WillowTreePott... $16.00	Bluebird Aromatherapy Nest a... TuppersPerch $16.00	Beachy Recycled Glass Diffus... Tersjustbeachy $15.00	Pumpkin Seed Flower oil reed... seedflowers $6.00
PERSONAL CLAY DIFFUSER Neckl... doTERRAcotta $20.00	Smoke and Mirrors Reed Diffu... Granddar $45.00	Hand Made Ceramic Pottery Te... ritualunion $12.50	Reed Diffuser with Lavender,... TheBumbleBeeSt... $33.00
ceramic diffuser essential o... LaCasaMonina $8.00	LAVENDER AROMATHERAPY LOCKET... JeanDesigns $200.00	Reed Diffuser, Apple Harvest... CandleAllure $20.00	ESSENTIAL OIL Aromatherapy D... DeBaunFineCera... $34.95

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Aromatherapy Thursday - Peppermint

Botanical Name:  Mentha piperita

Where it grows:  USA, Egypt, Hungary

US Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Special Characteristics:Square stem, light purple flowers
How the oil is produced:Steam distillation
Fragrance: Sweet, mint, herbal, green
Blends well with: Geranium, most other mints, rosemary, lavender, rose, citrus, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon

Interested in growing your own peppermint?  You can purchase roots for planting from DragonflyBuz at http://ow.ly/cbDWg

Now that many of us are under a heat wave Peppermint popped into my mind.  It has a crisp scent that congers an image of lush mountain forests and takes you away on a cool breeze.

Peppermint is often noted more for its amazing ability to easy tummy troubles than an aromatherapy oil.  It’s flavoring is used in after-dinner mints, teas, medications for the stomach etc. because it eases heartburn, cramping and other ailments so well. 

These wonderful Peppermint Berlingots can be purchased from Etsy Shop FusionSweets at http://ow.ly/cbEcu

It offers astringent properties along with antibacterial properties making this a great addition to cosmetics and other topical creams for the face and body.  It can be soothing to irritated skin but at the same time refreshing when used in a wash or splash.

This refreshing Face Cleanser can be purchased from Etsy shop, NaturalLogic at http://ow.ly/cbEsr

Not only is Peppermint wonderful for its physical effects on the body but its oil has a great effect on the mind and spirit.   This great aromatherapy oil can help uplift your spirits, awaken and sharpen the mind when used for its fragrance.   While it can stimulate the mind to be more alert it also calms nervousness at the same time; it can relax and sooth stress and anxiety.  The fragrance by itself can help relieve nausea and is great to take with on long trips if you tend to get car sick.  Keeping a cotton ball in the car with a few drops of Peppermint essential oil on it may actually do the trick; I have personally used this when traveling with my children and it really works.

Essential Oils are always best choice for aromatherapy.  This Peppermint Essential Oil can be purchased from Etsy shop, AcientOils at http://ow.ly/cbEDo

I especially love to use Peppermint as one of my standard sachet mixes that I must always have on hand.  Using a pomander or basket filled with the sachet mix can freshen your stuffy closets while also repelling insects and pests.  It is great when a fragrance will not only repel the creepy crawlies but is also pleasing to humans.  

My Peppermint Sachet Mix can be found on ArtFire at http://ow.ly/cbBwl  It is made with natural peppermint, essential oil and other botanical ingredients to give it a long lasting fragrance.  You can purchase sample sizes if you would like to try before you buy a standard sized bag.

 Most of my Pomanders are vintage; what simple but great way to help the environment.  Using refillable pomanders will save on waste, does not rely on airisols and other harsh chemicals to fragrance your rooms or closets.  Plus they are very pretty too!   You can find my Pomanders at Artfire http://ow.ly/cbBQG and each will come with your choice of handmade sachet mix.

Aromatherapy Thursday - Peppermint - Pink

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Aromatherapy Thursday - Peppermint - Green

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Fine Art Paintings

Note: When using any essential oil too much of a good thing can have a negative impact so make sure to practice safety. Aromatherapy should never replace medical treatment and you should consult your physician before using any alternative medicine

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

Whenever using essential oils conduct an allergy test prior to use and never apply directly to your skin or directly stick your nose close to the bottle (dropper, spoon, cover, etc.) Often essential oils are strong enough to burn the thin membranes inside your nose.

Before using any alternative treatments or therapy you should always consult your physician first.  If you have medical  conditions such as Epilepsy or if you are pregnant you should always consult your physician prior to use.  

Keep away from children.