Our organization can benefit from benefits HE through all the ways, respiratory, cutaneous, oral, rectal, vaginal. Three stand out, however:
Respiratory: diffused in the air, the molecules of HEY enter the body through the nostrils, then pass into the bloodstream through the lungs. For optimal efficiency, it is necessary to use very volatile EOs (such as those from pine, conifers, citrus fruits), easy to absorb by the airways. You can spread them in the air using an electric diffuser, inhale them by diluting them in simmering water, or even inhale their scent directly above the bottle.
Dermal: EOs have the ability to cross the layers of the skin to get inside the body. They are recovered by the microcirculation and follow the blood flow to be distributed very quickly throughout the body. In a few minutes, we find traces of their molecules in the blood, urine … This is why they must be applied with caution. If, in some cases, they can be applied directly (hollow of the elbow, wrists, soles of the feet …), it is often easier to mix them with a vegetable oil or a neutral base, then to use them in massage body or in the bath.
Oral: some HEY potentially neurotoxic in nature (EO from cedar, sage, caraway, etc.) or hepatotoxic (from thymol thyme, oregano, tropical basil, etc.) if used in high doses or for a long time , it is imperative not to improvise therapist during oral absorption. The dosage and setting times indicated by the doctor or pharmacist must be strictly observed in the context of a preventive or curative treatment, as well as for use in cooking. And they should never be swallowed pure, but diluted in 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, mother tincture (in pharmacies) by adding a few drops of dispersant to make them miscible with water. You can also drop 1 or 2 drops on a sugar or breadcrumbs.
2 to 3 hours: this is the time it takes between taking an essential oil by mouth and any other medication.
What material for respiratory use?
The best choice is undoubtedly the electric diffuser since it is designed to ensure optimal nebulization (projection of a liquid in fine droplets) and the diffusion of essential oils. The aromatic molecules are not altered by untimely heating and retain all their olfactory qualities and their therapeutic properties. And the electronic timer allows you to control exactly how long you play. The ideal is to invest in a diffusion device by cold nebulization of good power so that it can cover an area of 20 to 100 m2. And to respect the manufacturer’s instructions for use …
Diffusers no continuous use!
Be careful, whether for an antiseptic or simply relaxing use, the diffusion is never practiced continuously and remains reserved for adults. The recommended rhythm is as follows:
• 15 to 20 minutes, two to three times a day, in a room for a relaxing aim.
• 5 to 10 minutes, every hour or two hours during an epidemic.
Quantity of EO for 24 hours of diffusion: from 10 to 30 drops depending on the type of diffuser.
