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You can read about the beneficial properties of aromatherapy and essential oils and the possible dangers and side effects here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this article, I pointed out that aromatherapy can be done very well at home, and I really recommend doing it. If possible, even on a daily basis. Aromatherapy is used for its beneficial properties<\/a> as a supportive and complementary treatment to conventional medicine. Therefore, by using it at home, we can successfully help alleviate any mild ailments and symptoms. Of course, it also has positive psychological effects, as aromas effectively affect the part of our brain that deals with our emotions.<\/p>\n

Aromatherapy can usually be done by inhalation<\/strong> (inhaling the aromas) or by topical application to the skin.<\/strong> In this post, I will focus on the first option, how to benefit from aromatherapy through inhaling the aromas.<\/p>\n

Inhalation<\/h1>\n

Inhalation <\/strong>means that the essential or aromatic oils are sprayed or evaporated into the air through which they can be inhaled.<\/p>\n

Aromatic oils<\/strong><\/a>, synthetically produced by man in laboratories, are used only for aromatic and relaxing purposes and have no healing effect. Essential oils<\/strong><\/a>, which are extracted from the plants, help relieve respiratory ailments, reduce mucosal swelling and, of course, have positive psychological effects, in addition to pleasant and relaxing aromas.<\/p>\n

Inhaling essential oils also stimulates our sense of smell and the part of the brain that is involved in smelling, including our nose and our brain. Molecules that enter our body through the nose or mouth travel to the lungs and from there to the whole body. When these molecules reach the limbic system beneath our cerebral cortex, which is associated with our emotions, they also affect our heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, memory, stress levels, and hormonal balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a busy day, there are many ways to relax with aromatherapy. Using essential oils with the help of the examples below, we inhale pure nature because, as I mentioned earlier, essential oils are extracted directly from plants. That means everything is pure, natural, and free of parabens and synthetic substances.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For example, you can light candles made with natural waxes and essential oils, use natural room fresheners to scent the rooms, make yourself an aroma or steam bath, make an aroma spray or relax your senses with the oil burner<\/a> and aroma diffuser<\/a> .<\/p>\n

What can be used to do aromatherapy at home?<\/h1>\n

Let's take a closer look at what and how to use so that everyone can find a suitable method for home aromatherapy.<\/p>\n

Natural candles with essential oils<\/h2>\n

Candles with natural waxes and essential oils are the easiest way to get some of the charms and healing effects of aromatherapy, as they also release the magic of essential oils when burned. In addition, they offer a cozy warming light and are very eye-pleasing on cold and dark autumn and winter evenings.<\/p>\n

You can make handcrafted candles using natural waxes and essential oils. Or save time and buy quality natural products.<\/p>\n

For example, you can peek into our e-shop where you will find the \"Do-It-Yourself Master Class\"<\/a>, according to which you can make 100% natural and environmental-friendly soy wax<\/strong> candles, which you may scent with pure essential oils<\/strong>. In this set you can use an eco-friendly natural coreless wick<\/strong>, braided with natural flat cotton and surrounded by a stiffening paper wrapper. 100% pure nature!<\/p>\n

Aroma bath or steam bath<\/h2>\n

\"\"However, if you like to relax in a nice hot and steaming bath, you can add a few drops of essential oil to the bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy work week. However, a relaxing bath ritual is double effective, because in addition to the aromatic properties, the oils added to the bath water can also be absorbed through the skin into the body, thus helping to heal the whole body.<\/p>\n

However, if you have a cold or respiratory ailment, a steam bath may be helpful. To do this, pour hot water into a large bowl and add a few drops of essential oil, the properties of which describe the relief of the respective ailments. You can then calmly inhale soothing and healing fumes over the bowl. However, it is important to remember that the essential oils are highly concentrated and it is not recommended to perform the direct inhalation procedure for more than 5 minutes!<\/p>\n

Aroma spray<\/h2>\n

However, if you want to bring home a fresh and stimulating (or rather soothing) aroma, you can dilute the essential oils in water and spray them into the air with homemade aroma spray<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This would require an empty spray bottle, where you can add a suitable amount of water and a few (rather tens, depending on the size of the bottle) drops of essential oil. The prepared mixture should then be mixed or shaken well. It is also important to shake the mixture well before each use, because as we remember from the physics lesson, the water and oil don't mix well.<\/p>\n

When adding essential oil, about 20 drops of essential oil per 120 ml of water should be taken into account to obtain a milder aroma. Or 15-25 drops of essential oil per 60 ml of water for a more intense aroma.<\/p>\n

Natural room fresheners with essential oils<\/h2>\n

\"\"If you find the aroma spray annoying to walk around with and spraying all the time, then room fresheners or scent diffusers would help you out.<\/p>\n

The diffusers sold in the markets sometimes smell like a chemical factory and can be irritating to the lungs, eyes, and mucous membranes. However, you can make a natural and pure fragrance at home. This way you know for sure what lies inside and you can choose the combination you like from the essential oils.<\/p>\n

For DIY, you need:<\/p>\n