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Essential oils can be used to effectively freshen and purify the air in one’s home, car office, hotel room, and other spaces. The
most effective way to do this is to use a cold air diffuser specifically designed for essential oils. One can also put drops of essential oils on cotton balls or wash cloths and place them over air vents or around the room. I often do this in hotel rooms when I travel. Oils can be added to distilled water, shaken well, and sprayed in the room, as well. When traveling, I often spray the bed as well as the room and the carpet. I occasionally use one of those light bulb rings to get oils into the air. It does not work as well as my diffuser, but it does get a burst of scent into the air that lasts a short period of time. Diffusing oils can alter the structure of the molecules that create odors, increase the oxygen in the molecules, release negative ozone, and produce negative ions. Other benefits of diffusing essential oils are reducing bacteria, fungus, mold, and unpleasant odors, relaxing the body and clear the mind, repelling insects and mice, and relieving headaches and tension. One way to diffuse is to place a bottle upside down in the diffuser and turn it on for 15 minutes to an hour. Stronger oils, such as cinnamon bark, oregano, and Thieves, should only be diffused for 15 minutes at a time every 3-4 hours. One can also place a number of drops in the diffuser well and turn it off when the oil is dispersed. Diffusers can be washed with mild soap and water (follow instructions that come with diffuser) between oils. I often diffuse a few drops of Lavender oil to clean my diffuser (I am a bit lazy and don’t wash it unless I have used a strong oil.) Essential oil blends that contain carrier oils will clog the diffuser, so I tend to avoid those. It is OK to mix different single oils in a diffuser. It is not recommended to mix blends of oils (as they are carefully formulated to achieve certain results). It is Ok to mix a single oil with a blend, if one so desires. My preference is to not to mix oils. If I want to diffuse more than one oil or blend of oils, I diffuse them one after another. The following is a list of different oils and the benefits of diffusing them. I have listed the oils that are in the blends in parenthesis. The * denotes my favorites. *Abundance: (myrrh, cinnamon bark, frankincense, patchouly, orange, clove, ginger, spruce) I diffuse this in my office to create an abundant atmosphere – when I smell it, I find that my mind focuses and I am able to create abundance). *Believe: (Idaho balsam fir, rosewood, frankincense) One of my favorites oil blends – it can be calming and yet mentally uplifting and energizing, helping to promote a belief in oneself and what we can accomplish. Canadian Red Cedar: traditionally used to help with fungus and bacteria and to enter higher spiritual realms. Cedarwood: is known to be calming and purifying. *Christmas Spirit: (orange, cinnamon bark, spruce) purifies air. Citronella: makes the environment hostile to bacteria, fungus, and insects. Citrus Fresh: (orange, tangerine, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, spearmint) enjoyable fragrance, purifies air. Cypress: known to work on microbes, bacteria, and insects. Eucalyptus citriodora: has been used to repel insects, especially silverfish and cockroaches. *Eucalyptus globulus: known to help with congestion, bacteria, microbes, fungus, viruses, and increasing energy. *Evergreen Essence: (spruce, fir, pine, cedarwood) works on microbes, airborne germs and bacteria, smells wonderful! Firs (White, Douglas, Idaho Balsam): known to kill airborne germs and bacteria. Grapefruit: known to be emotionally uplifting, help with disinfecting and detoxifying. ImmuPower: (cistus, frankincense, oregano, Idaho tansy, cumin, clove, hyssop, ravensara, mountain savory) protects home environment, good during cold and flu season. *Lavender: one of my favorite oils – relaxing, deals with bacteria and odors and much more! Lemon: known to be good against bacteria (lab studies to back this up, if you are interested), infections, and insects; also emotionally uplifting. Lemongrass: known for purifying properties. Melaleuca alternifolia: used to help with bacteria, fungus, viruses, and parasites. Melrose: (melaleuca alternifolia, melaleuca quinquenervia, rosemary, clove) may help prevent growth of bacteria and fungus, dispels odors. Oregano: studies show it to be very effective at killing bacteria and mycobacteria. *Peppermint: effective against bacteria, fungus, studies show it improves concentration and mental accuracy. Purification: (citronella, lemongrass, lavandin, rosemary, melaleuca alternifolia, myrtle) formulated to purify the environment at home and at work; neutralizes cigarette smoke, mildew, and disagreeable odors. I have put drops of Purification on cotton and placed it where mice enter the house, in cupboards, and in closets – and no longer hear them or find evidence of their presence (so to speak). *Sacred Mountain: (spruce, fir, cedarwood, ylang ylang) known to kill airborne germs and bacteria and to be calming and purifying. Also spiritually uplifting and smells wonderful! *Thieves: (clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata, rosemary) lab tested for anti-microbial properties – 99.96 % kill rate against airborne bacteria (Weber State University). Only diffuse 15 minutes every 3-4 hours. For more information email Nancy Cebula or call her at 303.499.1607. See Book and Video Reference List for information sources. This information is from Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley (Abundant Health, 1-888-718-3068) and Essential Oils Desk Reference (compiled by Essential Science Publishing, 1-800-336-6308). This information is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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