You may have heard people talking about aromatherapy and be interested in trying it for yourself, but you may also be wondering how to use essential oils for aromatherapy. There are lots of ways, but perhaps the main three main ways of how to use essential oils for aromatherapy could be considered to be, burning, inhaling and massage.
Release The Power Of Smell
In order to learn how to use essential oils for aromatherapy by burning them, you first need to get hold of an oil burner. This is a simple device, usually made of china or metal, and consists of a lower holder for a tea light type candle, and an upper well for the oil to be placed in.
This is simply how to use essential oils for aromatherapy by burning, you add a small amount of oil to a small amount of water in the upper well, and light the candle below. As the oil and water mixture heat up and burn, the beneficial aromas are released in to the air; as with any naked flame take care to set the burner on a heat resistant surface well away from fabrics and draughts.
You may also wonder how to use essential oils for aromatherapy as an inhalation, the answer is very simple, add a few drops of the essential oil to a bowl of steaming water. Make sure you position the bowl safely on a table, then sit comfortably at the table and lean over the bowl, drape a towel over your head to create a trap for the steam and aroma, and breathe gently as the oil infused steam gets to work.
Massage To Help You Relax
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Finally, how to use essential oil for aromatherapy massage, again this is incredibly simple, and if done correctly can create the perfect relaxation zone and melt away the stresses of life.
You may want to heat the room you will use beforehand, as the body will not be able to relax if it gets cold. The patient should lie comfortably on the bed or couch, ensuring they are not in any draughts, now mix the essential oil with base oil, some people like to use organic essential oils for direct application to the skin.
Now warm some of the mixture in your hands, then apply gently but firmly to the back and shoulders, massaging as you go. If you are not trained in massage do not press too hard, but firmly rub the back and shoulders in a circular motion using your fingertips or thumbs.
