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well-being.
What is Aromatherapy
Benefits of Aromatherapy
Inhalation
Essential oils that are inhaled into the lungs offer both
psychological and physical benefits. Not only does the
aroma of the natural essentiall oil stimulate the brain to
trigger a reaction, but when inhaled into the lungs, the
natural constituents (naturally occurring chemicals) can
supply therapeutic benefit.
Nebulizing Diffuser
Ultrasonic Diffusers
Essential Oils
• Basil Oil
• Lavender Oil
• Rosemary Oil
• Frankincense Oil
• Cedarwood Oil
• Thyme Oil
• Citronella Oil
• Lemongrass Oil
• Geranium Oil
• Chamomile Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Cardamom Oil
Carrier Oils
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil is
derived from the fatty portion of a plant, usually from the
seeds, kernels or the nuts, and is used to dilute
essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to
the skin in massage and aromatherapy. They are so
named because they carry the essential oil onto the
skin.
Like evaporative diffusers, heat diffusers also cause the essential oils t
instead of blowing airto accomplish diffusion. While some heat diffuse
smells, the best heat diffusers will only use very low levels of heat that p
important because high levels of heat can actually alter the chemical con