The simple, no frills way to use essential oils is to take the cap off the bottle and breathe deeply. It’s most effective and you can use it anytime and anywhere.

An aroma diffuser has a small container that is filled with water and heated usually by a candle. Add 6-10 drops of an essential oil to water in the bowl of an aroma diffuser. The aromatic vapors of the essential oils are diffused as the water is heated.

Create a natural air freshener to enhance moods or freshen the air at home, work or in the car. Add 50-75 drops of an essential oil to 2 ounces of pure water in a mist spray bottle. Shake well before spraying into the air. Add 25 drops of an essential oil to a potpourri that has lost its scent. Or create your own potpourri by adding drops of an essential oil to dried leaves, flowers, etc. Mix together in a container, cover tightly and store for several days to allow the potpourri material to absorb the essential oils.

Direct inhalation of the aromatic vapors can be useful for quick effect of the essential oils and to help breathing Add 8 drops of an essential oil to a bowl of hot water, place a towel over your head, and breathe deeply for about 5 minutes.

A nebuliser type diffuser is a device which continuously disperses minute particles of essential oils into the air at high pressure. Follow diffuser manufacturer instructions for adding essential oils.

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