How To Use Essential Oils

How to use essential oils

Essential oils are substances with very high concentrations. It takes a lot of plants to extract a small amount of essential oils and needs to be used properly. For example, if the muscles are stiff, you can choose wet compresses, baths, or massage; when you are uneasy, you can use incense, spray, or direct inhalation to apply essential oils in daily life to improve the quality of life.

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1. Incense type: It is the best way to maintain a smooth sense of smell, breathe natural air, and not be harmed by pollutants; it can also improve environmental sanitation and purify the air; aroma can soothe emotions and improve mental conditions.

How to use: Pour boiling water or clean water into the basin above the incense table and fill it about eighth full. Choose 1 to 3 kinds of essential oils and drop them into the basin successively. The total number of drops in a basin of water is about 6 to 8 drops. The ideal incense space of an incense table is about 26.4 square meters. The room should not be completely sealed, but it must be breathable and the air inside and outside should be able to flow.

2. Vapor inhalation method: Vapor inhalation is to absorb essential oils through the respiratory tract. Usually, vapor inhalation is often used when suffering from respiratory diseases, such as coughing, phlegm, etc. However, it should be noted that patients with asthma should avoid strong vapor inhalation , so as not to cause poor breathing; in addition, this method can also open the pores on the face, making the skin cleaner, and essential oils play a good role in beauty. How to use: Pour nearly boiling hot water into a glass, ceramic or stainless steel container (washbasin, bowl or cup), drop 4 to 6 drops of essential oil, cover the back of your neck with a large towel or clothes, and lean over the container. Alternate breathing through the mouth and nose until comfortable, this is a quick-acting method for treating colds and respiratory tract infections, and it is also the best way to refresh and change emotions.

3. Handkerchief: Put 3 to 4 drops of essential oil on a tissue or handkerchief, which can be used in meetings, driving, planes, cars, boats or classes.

4. Palm friction type: Use 1 to 3 drops of the blended essential oil to rub with both hands to generate heat, which can immediately improve fatigue and boost spirit.

5. Spray type: After filling a 100ml spray container with pure water, add 5 to 30 drops of essential oil and shake it evenly before use. When spraying directly on people, spray downward from a 45-degree angle from the top, and the sequence is as follows: ask them to sit down first, relax, and close their eyes. Spray it overhead, allowing the mist to drop to the head. Wait until it smells before spraying on other targets, such as hair, face and neck, to avoid getting into the eyes.