Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Yes, essential oils can be mixed with alcohol, such as vodka or rubbing alcohol, to create room sprays, perfumes, or cleaning solutions. However, it is important to use a high-proof alcohol to properly dissolve the essential oils and avoid using denatured alcohol that contains additives. It is also recommended to perform a patch test on skin before using the mixture topically.

High blood pressure can be dangerous when using essential oils because some oils can cause a rise in blood pressure or interact with medication used to manage high blood pressure. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider before using essential oils if you have high blood pressure to ensure they are safe for you.

Essential oils can be separated through steam distillation, cold pressing, or solvent extraction methods. Each method involves extracting the essential oils from the plant material and then separating them from the plant matter and other impurities. The resulting essential oil is then typically filtered to remove any remaining impurities.

Isoprene units contribute to the volatility of essential oils by influencing the molecular weight and structure of the compounds present. Generally, a higher number of isoprene units increases the volatility of essential oils due to their smaller molecular size and low boiling points. This allows the compounds to evaporate more easily, contributing to the characteristic aroma of essential oils.

Some of the newer vaporizers have been fitted with a compartment for essential oils, vapo rub and other such things. If your machine is of this kind read the manufacturers instruction to find out how to sue essential oils in your machine.

If your machine is of the older type, essential oils can be dispersed in regular simmering water, or in specially designed diffuser or on a light bulb rings.

Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being. It is believed to have various therapeutic benefits, such as reducing stress, improving sleep, enhancing mood, and easing pain.

Efficascent oil is not an essential oil. It is a liniment that contains active ingredients like methyl salicylate, camphor, and menthol, which are commonly used for muscle pain relief and aromatherapy.

Its very difficult to know if your essential oil is true or not. Basically there are three ways to know:

1. Buy from a local supplier that takes the essential oil business seriously and has genuine concern to their customers. They will even educate you about essential oils. It would even be better if you can buy from the essential oil producers themselves.

2. Smell the essential oil. Essential Oils supposedly smells like the raw material where they come from. Example, ginger essential oil should smell like real ginger. If your ginger essential oil smells like something else, there must be something wrong.

3. Check the price. Essential Oils don't come cheap. Some are really very expensive. A good indicator is price. If its priced too low, it can be a fragrance oil or very low quality essential oil.

Essential oils can be extracted from oranges through a process called steam distillation. This involves passing steam through the orange peels to extract the essential oil, which is then collected and separated from the water and other impurities. Another method involves cold pressing the orange peels to release the essential oils.

Essential oils can be separated from distillate using a process called steam distillation. The distillate containing essential oils is heated to vaporize the oils, which are then condensed back into liquid form. The condensed liquid, which consists mainly of essential oils, can then be collected separately.

The principal constituents of eucalyptus essential oil are:

Citronellal, citronellol, geraniol, and pinene. The gum contains an antibiotic substance called citriodorol.

True essential oils have no addition substances and should be clearly marked as "Essential" oil.

Common solvents used to dissolve essential oils include alcohol (such as ethanol or isopropyl alcohol), carrier oils (such as coconut oil or jojoba oil), or water in certain cases. It is important to ensure the solvent is safe for skin contact if the intention is to use the dissolved essential oil topically.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are present in many essential oils, including lemon, lavender, and eucalyptus. However, the specific VOC composition can vary depending on the oil and its production method.

Yes it can. Any device that puts the molecules into the air can be used such as humidifier, vaporizer, diffuser...etc. Most people don't recommend putting the essential oils into the humidifier or vaporizer because it can clog the filter on the machine, however I do it when a family member is sick and mine still works fine.

Using essential oils as a perfume is very easy and you can smell great!! First choose your oil. Some great feminine scents to wear are Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Cinnamon or Beloved (Blend ), and some great male scents are Cedar wood, Sandalwood, Frankincense, or IQ (Blend). Once you choose your oil you can get some kind of small perfume bottle that holds maybe 5-10ml. I use a glass bottle with a roller top I got at mybutterflyoils.com. Put some carrier oil such as almond or coconut oil into the bottle and then add drops of essential oils until it is as strong as you want it. Then just roll or rub over your pulse points.

The essential oils from Citrus fruits are what is called cold-pressed. The oils are contained in spores in the rinds of the fruits. The rinds are run through machines that have spikes to pierce the spores and release the oils.

Yes, extract is a concentrated form of a substance similar to essential oil but may not have the same purity or potency. While extracts can be used for aromatherapy or DIY projects, they may not have the same therapeutic benefits as essential oils. It's important to check the quality and intended use of the product before substituting one for the other.

Essential oils can be put into an oil burner by themselves, but it's recommended to dilute them with water or a carrier oil to prevent irritation and ensure a lighter, more diffused scent. Diluting also helps the essential oil last longer in the burner.

The pH of oil is typically neutral, around 7. However, this can vary depending on the type of oil and any contaminants it may have. Oil is not considered an acid or a base in the same way that aqueous solutions are.

Essential oils [eo's] are the oils that are in the plant. There are oils in wood, oils in plants, oils in flowers, seeds, rinds, pulp. EO's are natural, from the plant.

They are volatile oils, meaning they can evaporate quickly and are flammable.

Eo's need to be kept cool, in a refrigerator is best, in the dark, as in amber glass and covered, as with a cap on the bottle.

Fragrance oils [fo's] are made from solvents and chemicals. EVERY fragrance you can purchase that is made by a conglomerate is a fragrance based in chemicals.

Eo's can't be put in candles because they will evaporate too quickly and especially when a fire is lit!

All the plug in air fresheners, are all chemicals. The little trees and shoes and whatever people put in their cars, chemicals.

There is no 'lily of the valley' in an eo. No henna, no rose of sharon, no apple, no apricot, you get the idea I hope.

Essential oils have chemicals in them, however they are naturally occurring. Essential oils can affect a person's body due to the chemical composition. Creator made them to heal in spirit, soul and body, not only smell good.

Inhaling eo's brings the molecules up into the body, thru the olfactory bulb that is in the nose. These molecules are healthy because they are from the plant.

Chemical and solvents that make up fragrance oils also have molecules that can be inhaled and go into the body. They are not healthy.

Darn near every company that sells essential oils has excellent oils. They wouldn't be able to stay in business if they didn't.

Young living oils are no better or worse than oils that can be purchased from Amrita, or Blue Sage Naturals or any of the other companies that sell essential oils or use them in products or anointing oils.

There is serious controversy in the eo world regarding this company's marketing and usage methods. To learn more purchase a book by Robert Tisserand, Maggie Tisserand, Valerie Worwood and others skilled in eo's. Do not purchase a book made by or marketing just one company.

There are essential oil and aromatherapy groups on LinkedIn from which you can learn.

Water repels oil and grease, which will make it difficult for the water to penetrate and move it. Solvents dissolve oils and greases, which effectively removes them from surfaces and, in many cases, prevents them from being redeposited on surfaces while the solvent is present. The solvents themselves are often easily washed off with water later.

It is not recommended to use plastic containers to store essential oils because the plastic will absorb the oils. Most plastics are made of some petroleum constituents and will alter the oils also.

That depends on what flower you want to extract essential oils from. I usually take a peak on wikipedia to see what compounds make up the essence, and then look up the chemical properties (namely the boiling point) of those compounds.

The heavyweight component of an essential oil is typically the main chemical compound that gives the oil its characteristic aroma and therapeutic properties. These compounds are usually present in the highest concentration in the oil and contribute significantly to its overall benefits and effects.

Hydrosol and essential oils are typically separated using a distillation process. During distillation, plant material is heated with water to create steam, which is then condensed back into liquid form. The essential oil floats on top of the condensed liquid, making it easy to separate from the hydrosol using a separating funnel or other methods.