Olfactory absorption method

1, incense: This method is the best way to keep the sense of smell smooth, breathe natural air and not be polluted by pollutants; It can also improve environmental sanitation, purify the air and avoid bacterial infection; Aroma can relieve mood, improve mental state such as insomnia, and promote lust.

How to use:

(1) The incense appliance uses a ceramic incense table and smokeless candles as heating energy, as well as plug-in incense lamps and incense burners without adding water, and the effect is similar.

(2) Pour boiling water or clear water into the basin above the incense table and put it in for about eight minutes.

(3) Select 1 ~ 3 kinds of essential oils to drop into the basin in turn, and the total number of drops in a basin is about 6 ~ 8 drops.

(4) The ideal incense space for an incense table is about 26.4 square meters. The room can't be completely closed, so it should be ventilated, and the inside and outside air should be able to circulate.

(5) Adding the essential oil directly into the dried flower or adding it into the mixed base oil with anti-essential oil can also make the fragrance last for several days.

2, steam inhalation method: steam inhalation, of course, is to absorb essential oil through the respiratory tract, usually accompanied by respiratory diseases, such as: cough, phlegm and so on. However, it should be noted that patients with asthma should avoid inhaling strong steam to avoid breathing difficulties; In addition, this method can also open the pores of the face and make the skin cleaner. Essential oil plays an outstanding role in beauty. Usage: Pour boiling hot water into a glass, ceramic or stainless steel container (washbasin, bowl or cup), drop 4 ~ 6 drops of essential oil, cover the back neck with a big towel or clothes, bend over the container, and breathe alternately through the mouth and nose until comfortable. This is the most effective way to treat colds and respiratory infections, and it is also the best way to refresh your mind and change your mood.

3. Handkerchiefs: Drop 3-4 drops of essential oil on paper towels or handkerchiefs, which can be used in meetings, driving, flying, cars, boats or classes.

4, palm friction type: use 1 ~ 3 drops to blend essential oil, and use hand friction to generate heat, which can immediately improve fatigue and boost spirit.

5. Spray type: add 100ml pure water to the spray container, add 5 ~ 30 drops of essential oil, and shake well before use. When sprayed directly on human body, spray it downward at an angle of 45 degrees from above, and the order is as follows:

(1) Ask him to sit down, relax and close his eyes.

(2) Spray it on the head and let the fog slowly rise to the head.

(3) When it smells, spray other targets, such as hair, face and neck, not eyes.

Massage absorption method

1. Body massage: 10ml base oil, 5 drops of essential oil.

2. Facial massage: 10ml base oil 2 ~ 3 drops of essential oil.

3. Pain-relieving massage: 10ml base oil, 50 drops of essential oil, only 3 days.

Pressing method

1. Cold compress: Cold compress with essential oil can relieve and alleviate the pain of injured muscles and bones. It is usually used in emergencies, such as sprains and abrasions, and requires cold compress to relieve inflammation and pain in the affected area. The method of cold compress of essential oil is to prepare a basin of cold water or ice water, drop the essential oil into the towel, then gently pick up the towel, suck up the essential oil floating on the surface, twist the towel half-dry, and apply it to the injured part to relieve discomfort.

Hot compress: Hot compress with essential oil, which accelerates the absorption of essential oil into skin and blood through heat, thus relieving pain, muscle stiffness and joint pain. It is effective for deep cleaning, cutin softening, menstrual pain, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, hangover, etc. Apply it to the abdomen during menstrual pain and to the chest, liver, back and kidney after hangover. For muscle soreness, arthritis, rheumatic pain and gout, besides hot compress, it can also be combined with hand, foot and body massage and essential oil bath or foot bath. The method of hot compress is the same as that of cold compress, except that the water is replaced by hot water.

3, daubing: daubing is mainly absorbed through the skin, so that the skin can directly absorb essential oil; There are pure oil smearing and diluted massage oil smearing. If there is an emergency, sometimes pure essential oils, 1~2 drops can be applied directly to the needed place. For example, you can apply 1~2 drops of lavender to a small part of the burn, or you can apply 1 drop of mint essential oil to the back of your neck to refresh your mind. In addition, the more common way is to dilute the essential oil with vegetable oil and essence-free emulsion and apply it to the needed places, such as face, stomach and soles.

Bathing method

1, bath: This method can be used for body conditioning, gynecological infection, urinary system infection, relieving fatigue, rheumatic joint pain, fever, blood pressure problems, improving metabolism, losing weight, etc. Bathing with essential oil is based on the principle that the temperature is below 37 ~ 39 degrees Celsius, and each soaking time is 15 minutes. Avoid splashing eyes when soaking. The bath of essential oil is mainly at moderate water temperature, with a total of 6 ~ 8 drops.

2. Foot bath: For feet edema caused by work fatigue and cold hands and feet in winter, you can use 4 ~ 6 drops of essential oil to soak your feet to relieve symptoms. Because the essential oil is concentrated, it is best to use stainless steel foot bath, but it is not ideal if it is plastic. Foot bath is the best time for foot pathological reflex massage, as long as it is gently massaged or lightly stepped with marbles.

3, sitz bath: it is the best method of physiological health care, and the prepared formula is irrigated with warm water, which can prevent many gynecological problems and diseases.

4, shower: three warm or other shower methods can use pure plant essential oil. When taking a bath, use 3 ~ 4 drops of essential oil mixed with shower gel to wipe the whole body, breathe the sweetest steam while taking a bath, and enjoy the refreshing fragrance to achieve the best effect of moisturizing the body. After taking a bath, apply a little massage oil and dry it gently with a towel.

5, lavage: especially for many gynecological problems, add 2 drops of lemon essential oil to the warm water lavage device, washing the private parts can relieve itching, eliminate burning sensation, leaving a fragrant and attractive taste. Add 2 drops of tea tree essential oil to a warm water washer to clean private parts, which can treat vaginitis and women's diseases.

Extended data

Use taboos:

1. Don't use it too often. In normal use, the concentration should be 3-5%, and the more dangerous essential oil should not exceed 3%.

2. Photosensitive essential oil should not be used in places where it will be exposed to sunlight. Some essential oils contain components that can cause photosensitivity. If exposed to the sun after use, the skin will turn black and even cause skin cancer.

3. Don't touch your eyes. The concentration of essential oil is extremely high. Please do not touch eyes.

4. Oral administration must be explained by experts or manufacturers. Good quality essential oils can be taken orally, but not all essential oils can be taken orally. The essential oils in the workshops are all mixed. If you can't judge the quality of essential oil, you'd better not take it orally.

5. When the skin has a wound, you should avoid using essential oil, but if it is a small knife wound or a small wound, you can use essential oil to make the skin heal quickly.

6. Do a skin test before use. First, adjust the concentration of essential oil to 3% and use it under your armpit or chest. Only after at least 24 hours without allergies can you use essential oils.

7. Breast-feeding women should avoid breastfeeding within 6 hours after massage and bathing, because essential oil will participate in human blood circulation, and the essential oil will be almost completely metabolized after 6 hours.

8. It is generally not recommended for women to use essential oils during menstruation, because more than 85% of essential oils have menstrual function, and there may be an increase in menstrual blood volume and occasional bloody collapse.

9. If you are pregnant, you can use incense all the time. It is forbidden to use essential oils for bathing or massage in the first three months of pregnancy, or avoid using essential oils with estrogenic effects during pregnancy because of their menstrual function, such as basil, sage and fennel.

Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Essential Oil