Diffusers
for use in Aromatherapy
To get the most from your Essential Oils
a Diffuser is used to help disperse the molecules into the air.
This enables the body to use them as you breathe in the wonderful aromas.
Several styles are available. Some use electricity and a small fan, others a heating
element or small lit candle under a bowl of water.
Atomizers
use a small pump and specialized glass to disperse the molecules into the air in a
fine mist. Other diffusers are made to place a few drops of oil on
the surface (typically are made from Terra cotta)
and slowly disperse the essential oils into the air.
Or you can always use a cotton ball in a small bowl!! And don't forget your Automobile.
We have a couple "plug in" styles and a cute little shells and vases too!
When you use a diffuser for extended periods of time,
remember your sense of smell will become accustomed to the essential oils
and you may not 'smell' them. You might
feel as though you not getting any benefits from the oils without the 'smell'.
But the molecules are still in the air and they are still working.
To smell the oils again, step out doors or into another room for several
minutes - when you return you will again smell your favorite oils.
Remember a little oil go along way and so you need to be careful not
to over do it. If at any time while using an essential oil
should you develop nausea, vomiting, headache or other ill feeling - you
might have over done it. Just get some fresh air for a while and remember
not to use so much the next time.
Typically diffusion of essential oils will produce the best results
if the diffusion is for a few minutes every few hours. (Here is where a timer comes in handy.)
No matter what method used you should not be using essential oils unattended
or use for several hours at a time.
For safety reasons we recommend that you do not using a heat source diffuser
around pet, children, or the elderly.
The Fan Fuser, Natura
Fan Diffusers and the SpaScenter
are excellent for these applications. These units can also be used when you
might not be able to be in attendance. The oils will disperse into the air using cool fan air
and are less likely to cause problems.
Atomizers put a fine molecular mist of essential oils into the air.
Atomizers should only be used for a few minutes at a time.
This mist of essential oils permeates the air rather quickly.
These units are not meant to be used for continuous diffusion but rather for only 7 -10 minutes
at a time or with a measured amount of essential oils.
Longer periods of time could put a higher than needed concentration of essential oils into the air.
In large rooms, an atomizer is an ideal method of diffusing essential oils.
Atomizers are very powerful tools. They diffuse a large amount of essential oil into the air quickly.
We do recommend that you use a timer with all atomizers.
Atomizers are also great for treating ailments where the air must be
very concentrated with essential oils.
It is rare that you would have to use essential oils for this type of treatment, but if you need too, an
atomizer is the quickest and most safe method to be used.
Many people just like to diffuse essential oils by using atomizers.
CLICK HERE for A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT ATOMIZERS
Be careful handling the nebulizing glass as it can be costly to replace. Be sure to
place your atomizer/nebulizer in an area where it won't get bumped or accidentally dropped.
Diffusers using Tea light candles can get very hot and
so before adding more water to the bowls you should cool them completely.
Which Diffuser should I use???
We are asked this many times each month.
This section will describe the different types of diffusers and
give you suggestions for use of each kind.
The applications and proper ways to use them in different situations.
PERSONAL NASAL INHALERS
This type of diffusing is excellent for the individual and can be used
easily, effectively and of course very personally.
You simply add drops of essential oil to the cotton ball in the glass vial. Screw it
back into the assembly, then simply place in your nose or near your nose and inhale.
You can use it for emotional needs, energizing, calming, uplifting. Or if you have
nasal troubles you can use them to inhale the appropriate essential oils that help
you for the specific problem you have. You can easily change the oils by changing
the bottles.
TEA LIGHT DIFFUSERS
The Tealight candle Diffusers are usually the type of diffuser used
many beginners. Especially when we experience aromatherapy for the first time.
They can be made out of many materials.
Glass, Ceramic,
Metal,
Soapstone
to mention the most common.
They all use a small tealight candle as their source of heat.
They are simple to use. The risk of burns and fire do exist.
Add water to the bowl, then several drops of essential oil is added to the water.
Light the candle and you will soon have diffusion into the air.
This type of diffuser is great to use for a romantic or quiet evening of
entertaining at home. There is nothing more relaxing then the flicker
of a candle flame in a dimly lit room to add to the ambience.
The tealight candle will usually last about 2-3 hours before totally disappearing.
The biggest caution is there is an open flame so use common sense as
to where you have your diffuser sitting.
Also you need to monitor the level of water in the diffusers bowl.
If the bowl should go dry, DO NOT put more water or oils in until
your diffuser has completely cooled. The metal tealight diffusers we
carry have a very deep well and if you need several hours of diffusing,
you might want to consider one of these units.
Also water and oils can be added while they are still warm without
the risk of breaking the glassware since they are totally made of copper and metal.
Keep all these types of diffusers out of the reach of children!
AROMA SHELL and ELECTRIC OIL WARMERS
The Aroma Shell and the Electric Oil Warmers
are a low temperature aromatherapy diffusers.
It is simple to use - again like the ceramic tealights
The Aroma Shell you add water to the small stainless steel bowl and a few drops of oil.
The Electric Oil and tart Warmers
have a ceramic bowl. Here you can add water to the bowl and your essential oils.
Another option with the oil warmers is to melt an unscented Beeswax/Soywax tart,
then add your essential oils to this.
The scent can then last for hours with out risking letting the bowl burn dry.
The Aroma Shell gives several hours of diffusing. Another nice feature with this unit
- because it is very low temperature you don't need to use water
in the stainless steel bowl if you don't want to - the essential oils
can be placed directly in the bowl.
Because the lid is left open you do need to be extra careful
and make sure this unit is out of the reach of children.
They may not be burned but could potentially get into the essential oils.
The Aroma Shell is easy to use and to clean.
SCENT BALL
The Scent Ball
is probably the most versatile of our small diffusers.
They are very easy to use and are very portable.
They can be easily moved from room to room. Easily have the scent pads
changed so a different essential oil or blend can be used in the new room.
They are easy to pack when traveling. They can be used when you are not present.
The Scent Ball
uses a low temperature heat source to quickly diffuse
your favorite oils into the air. Since their cost is low, many people
buy several for different rooms in their home.
Since you are only applying a few drops on the pad at a time,
they are ideal to use in a room prior to going to bed.
Just a drop or two is often all you will need.
If you have a strong cooking odor in the kitchen, a few drops placed on the
Scent Ball
again will take care of the offending odor rather quickly.
Uses for this most versatile diffuser is endless.
CERAMIC SHELLS,
and TERRA COTTA DISCS
These are best used in small or personal areas.
They work great near your computer or desk. Then of course there is always,
closets, dresser drawers, chests etc. Several of our customers use
them by their bedside tables or on their head boards. They diffuse
what they like and it won't bother their partners.
Guest bedrooms, or bathrooms. They will put a slight scent into the area
in which they are placed. Typically they are not very over powering
unless you use very strong essential oils in them.
Depending on what oils are used the scent will be present from 1 day to a week or more.
These make wonderful gifts for showers, holidays, housewarming or any other
special occasion you feel like giving a little something. .
FAN DIFFUSERS
Currently we sell 4 different fan diffusers:
Ultra Breeze Diffuser,
Natura,
SpaScenter
and Fan Fuser (similar to the Aroma Stream)
.
Each one of these units can be used safely around the elderly,
children and pets. Each unit though is more easily adapted
for certain applications.
The Ultra Breeze Personal Fan Diffuser
and Natura
are easily packed and can be used for travel.
Everyone that stays in hotels and motels know that even though
these rooms are kept clean and tidy, they still don't smell like home.
When you take the
Ultra Breeze Personal Fan Diffuser
or the Natura
with you can run them in the room. They both use batteries so you
won't need to find an outlet in the room to use
them.
Of course you can use both these diffusers at home, in bedrooms or
even in other small rooms. Not everyone has a 500 sq foot
living room, many folks have living rooms that are much smaller.
Both these units may be all that you want in the living room or kitchen.
If someone is ill, these can be placed and used by the bedside.
Although no motor is absolutely quiet these units are fairly quiet.
The SpaScenter
and the Fan Fuser
are diffusers used mainly in larger rooms and offices.
The SpaScenter
has a variable speed fan and
the Fan Fuser
has a high and low speed fan.
For a constant diffusion of your oils, you will want to use the slower
fan speeds. Use the higher fan settings to permeate the room more quickly with oils.
We use a SpaScenter
in our bedroom (about 225 sq ft)
not only for diffusing but also for what we call 'white' noise.
A low sound that helps us sleep easier. Again, the motors on both
these units are quiet but not silent.
We sell many of the Fan Fusers to Offices and Nursing Homes
and of course homeowners. The larger cartridges hold more oil and therefore
will not need to be reapplied as often. And are more suited to larger rooms.
Both these units can easily be used in rooms of up to 1500 sq ft.
Although rooms this large may benefit from 2 diffusers instead of just one.
ATOMIZERS A Special Note about Atomizers
Although we no longer carry atomizing diffusers,
if you would like to use an Atomizing-nebulizer diffuser
we recommend you purchase one of these at "Diffuser World".
They are very beautiful. And they have dozens of atomizers to choose, in a wide range of styles and colors.
Diffuser World is a very reliable company and has outstanding customer service too.
As you know we would not recommend them to you unless we knew they would take good care of you.
Click here to see beautiful Aromatherapy Diffusers and Nebulizers by Diffuser World
(Timers are also available through Diffuser World.)
To get a 5% discount on your order from Diffuser World
- compliments of Al and Penny -
Simply enter the
following discount coupon code when you order an atomizer from Diffuser World. The code is: A8SAVE5
Click here to use your coupon and SAVE an additional 5%
or
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Hopefully this will help you decide on which Diffuser will work best for you.
As always if you aren't sure, just E-mail us at bhhinfo@birchhillhappenings.com
and we will gladly help you choose the right diffuser for your situation.
The next several pages have the different types and styles of Diffusers we sell
to meet your individual needs and life styles.
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