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The list below features some of the most popular and proven ways on how to use essential oils:
Inhalation: Essential oils can be used with a diffuser, or dropped onto hot water, such as in a bath, or placed on a hot compress in order to breathe in the healing properties of the oils. These techniques are best for respiratory and sinus conditions, or headaches. Just be cautious that prolonged breathing in of concentrated essential oils can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and lethargy. Baths: Simply sprinkle 5 to 10 drops of the milder oils into your bath water before you actually enter the bath and disperse with a few swirls of your hand. The oils can also be blended with 1/2 to 1 cup of sesame oil or milk and t hen poured into your bath. You can fill a 1/2 ounce bottle with a carrier oil, such as almond or olive oils, and add 7 to 8 drops of two or more essential oils to make a bath blend you can keep right by the side of your tub. Aromatic baths are wonderful for circulatory problems, respiratory and sinus problems, stress, nervous tension, skin problems, insomnia, and muscular and menstrual problems. It's important to note that you should really only use the milder oils, such as lavender essential oil or Clary Sage essential oil to avoid skin irritation. Compresses: To make an essential oils compress, simply place 10 drops of essential oils into 4 ounces of hot water. Soak a cloth or washcloth in the hot water and wrap. Compresses are good for muscular aches and pains, skin problems, menstrual discomfort, bruises and wounds. This is perhaps one of the most simple ways to first experiment with how to use essential oil. |
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