One of the ways genuine essential oils work is by scenting the air you breathe with therapeutic essences of the plants, flowers, and trees. An Aromatherapy Diffuser helps transport the healing essences to your nose and respiratory system and can cost minimal or no money to hundreds of dollars. Below is a list of several kinds of diffusing methods and devices to help you decide which aromatherapy diffuser is perfect for your situations.

1) Just Open the Bottle: Uncomplicated and Cheap

Open up your bottle of therapeutic essential oils and sniff away. This is obviously cheap and immediate . You can also place a few drops on a cotton ball and place it on your pillow when you are lying down, or on a Kleenex to keep in your hand to smell. Use these methods right away, since the essential oils will evaporate fairly quickly.

2) Aromatherapy Jewelry

Aromatherapy Jewelry is a lovely way to delight in the scent of pure essential oils throughout your day. One example is hand-made terra cotta pendants on which you place a drop or two of your favorite essential oils. The terra cotta is porous and absorbs the essential oils to gradually release the fragrance into the air over time. They can be worn on a chain like a necklace or simply placed in a purse or pocket . There are also attractive lockets that have a special wick inside that you place drops of essential oils on. They are usually necklaces, key chains, or bracelets and can be quite pretty in silver, gold, or glass. Another kind of aromatherapy necklace features a small glass or silver bottle that can be closed or stopped with a cork. They can range from simple pieces on a sterling silver chain. Or, they can be adorned with fancy charms and beads . You pour your favorite essential oils in the mini perfume bottle and open whenever you need an aromatherapy fix. Prices vary.

3) Lamp Rings

Lamp Rings are uncomplicated devises that are lightly laid upon a standard light bulb. You add a couple drops of essential oils into the ring and the heat from the bulb evaporates the scent into the air.

4) Personal Aromatherapy Inhalers

These small inhalers resemble a lipstick or lip balm tube. They have a modest chamber that holds a distinctive wick. You add drops of your genuine essential oils into the chamber and seal it up. These can be carried in your purse or pocket and are a beautiful and private way to breathe in your favorite essential oils for therapeutic or emotional reasons.

5) Candle Aromatherapy Diffusers: Also called Aroma Lamps or Essential Oil Burners

This variety of aromatherapy diffuser uses a water reservoir and tea light candles for heat. They can come in 1, 2, or 3-piece units. There is usually a stand that a reservoir sits upon. Candle diffusers can be made out of soapstone, glass, clay (pottery), or metal. Many are hand-carved and are quite lovely. You place a tealight inside the stand, or base, of the diffuser and add water to the dish on top. You then add drops of your favorite essential oils into the water and light the candle. The heat evaporates the aroma into the air. These kinds of diffusers are sometimes used for ceremony or ritual purposes because the lighting of the candle helps set intentions or creates sacred space.

6) Electric Aromatherapy Diffusers, Fan Blowers, Plug-Ins

These are very similar to candle aromatherapy diffuser, except that you plug them in instead of using a candle. The can be plugged directly into an electrical outlet, while some brands are specifically designed for your car or USB port. They come in many different varieties. Some use a fan to blow the aromas into the air. Others use heat evaporation. Both the electric and candle aromatherapy diffusers that use a water dish cannot be left unattended.

7) Aromatherapy (Spa) Misters

These units combine water, electricity, and a fine misting action that diffuses the essential oils into the air. They are cold-water systems and sometimes come with soothing lights and sounds. People who do not want their essential oils heated, or who live in dry climates really appreciate these types of diffusers. Many of them shut off automatically when the water level runs low.

8) Nebulizers

Nebulizers are electric units that deliver micro-particles of essential oils into the air. These are recommended for “sick rooms” or when coverage is needed for a large area. Using therapeutic-grade essential oils for respiratory illnesses with a nebulizer is very helpful. Only the pure essential oil is diffused into the air as a very fine mist. More product is generally used this way. Many nebulizers come with useful timers and output controls. These can be the most expensive aromatherapy diffusers and are used in clinical, massage, or healing settings.

Aromatherapy diffusers help you enjoy the benefits of essential oils whether they are for recreational or therapeutic reasons. You may find that you have various types at home or work for different scenarios.