Inhalation using Aromatherapy Inhalers

If you suffer from any respiratory disorders or any emotional distress, using aromatherapy inhaler is the most effective way to treat these problems.



They can be very effective in treating nasal or chest congestion or where the mucus is present in excess or there is a deficiency of mucus. It can cure sinusitis, bronchitis, hay fever and post nasal drip very effectively. There are various methods of applications of aromatherapy in inhalations.

Steam Inhalation

Boil 2 cups of water and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. Put 2-5 drops of essential oil or a combination of the products to the water.



Inhale the steam for 5-10 minutes. Aromatherapy inhalers increase the concentration of the vapors by covering your head with a towel. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day to treat specific respiratory disorders. Always keep your eyes closed to avoid the irritation.

Handkerchief or tissue paper can be used as aromatherapy inhalers

Pour 2-4 drops of essential oils on the tissue paper or the cloth and place it in the palms of your hands.



Breathe deeply 2-3 times through the nose. Repeat this process about 7 times a day or as per your requirement to clear out the sinus area.
You can place 2-4 drops on your pillowcase at night. This will help in keeping your sinuses open at night. If you find that you cannot sleep with the eucalyptus oil add lavender oil to it to assist sleeping.

Aerial dispersion via electronic glass diffusers

Nebulizing diffuser is made of two parts: an air pump and a hand blown glass expansion chamber also called nebuliser which has special internal tubes and waffles.



When air is pushed from the pump into the glass chamber the aromatherapy inhaler oil breaks against the baffles where the oil is discharged in the air in a fine mist of tiny droplets. This method is best used in short bursts. Repeat this process for 15 minutes every two hours. These ionized droplets are suspended in the air.
Aromatherapy Inhaler is recommended for use in respiratory ailments, environmental fragrancing, energy sedation or stimulation, emotional upsets, and to clean the air of bacteria and microbes.

Clay candle or electric pottery diffusers

This method of diffusion is very effective in treatment of emotional upsets or to make the environment pleasant.



It is a very simple method of environmental fragrancing. But it has no therapeutic value which the aerial dispersion method possesses. It is a simple method of beautifying your home or office. There are a wide range of clay diffusers available in the market.



They include: clay car diffusers, clay necklaces, glass necklaces, small room clay diffusers. They create the aromatic environment in the room but cannot heal any disorders.

Water spray - Essential oil spritzer

One of the best way of using the aromatherapy essential oil is to make a water spray or a floral spritzer. Add 10-15 drops of essential oil to a 4 ounce of water. Shake the contents well before use. This spray can be used as an air freshener in a room, clean the air or act as a mosquito repellent.