Aromatic Use of Essential Oils Why Use Essential
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Aromatic Use of Essential Oils
Why Use Essential Oils Aromatically? • Produce relaxing, calming, or uplifting feelings • Purify the air • Manage mood
History of Aromatic Use
Essential Oil Properties
Benefit: Purifies the Air • Arborvitae • Eucalyptus • Juniper Berry • Melaleuca (Tea Tree) • Thyme • Wild Orange
Benefit: Manage Your Mood Bergamot–can help reduce feelings of negativity and stress Cypress–has a grounding effect on emotions Eucalyptus–promotes an uplifted mood Lavender–helps reduce anxious feelings Lemon–promotes an uplifted, energized mood Patchouli–can be used to balance emotions Wild Orange–promotes feelings of happiness Ylang–helps to uplift mood while promoting calmness
Essential Oil Diffusers • Aroma Lite diffuser • Lumo diffuser • Lotus diffuser • Petal diffuser
Diffuser Maintenance Tips • Avoid placing the diffuser in direct sunlight • Unplug before cleaning • Clean the diffuser regularly according to the manufacturer’s directions • Use natural cleaning agents (water, vinegar)
Safety
Diffuser Blends • Decide what kind of diffuser blend you want (relaxing, invigorating, uplifting, etc) • Choose a group of oils that can achieve your desired effect • Using oils that fit your desired outcome, begin pairing
Ideas for Aromatic Use • Add a drop of oil to a dryer sheet and place in the dryer with laundry for a clean scent • Diffuse essential oils in the bedroom, or place a few drops on a pillow for a relaxing environment that will promote restful sleep • Add a few drops of oil on a newspaper and place at the bottom of a trash can to help with the smell • Mix oil with water in a spray bottle and spritz over furniture, carpet, or linens • Diffuse oils during yoga practice to promote relaxing, grounding, or energizing feelings
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