DIFFUSER

June 1, 2008 by Evelyn Vincent

The term “aromatherapy” was coined by the French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé in the early 1920s. Gattefossé spent his life devoted to essential oils and their healing properties. However, for more than 6,000 years prior to Gattefossé, aromatherapy had been used by the Egyptians, Romans, and the Greeks. Imhotep, an Egyptian physician, suggested that oils be used for massage, bathing and embalming the dead.

Hippocrates, known as the father of modern medicine, used aromatic smoke and vapors to purge Athens of the plague.

Today, much has been theorized regarding the effects of diffusing essential oils, which can be considered similar to the aromatic smoke used by Hippocrates. It has been hypothesized that when essential oils are diffused, they also can increase atmospheric oxygen by releasing oxygenating molecules into the air. Not only can essential oils increase oxygen in the atmosphere, they increase the body’s ability to transport oxygen into the cells. The lipid-soluble structure of essential oils allows them to easily penetrate the cell membranes of the nose and enter into the bloodstream.

Once in the bloodstream, the oils can help transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells. It is also thought that diffusing essential oils can have a positive effect on the olfactory system (mechanism of smell) and the limbic system (center of memory, emotion and motivation).

When an essential oil is inhaled through the nose, it is dissolved within the olfactory epithelium (a tissue of layered cells in the nasal cavity) which has more than 40 million cells made of small hairs called cilia also known as olfactory receptors. These receptors receive the micro-fine oil particles carrying them to the mitral cells in the olfactory bulb. The olfactory bulb then transmits a signal to areas of the brain such as the hippocampus, amygdale, hypothalamus or the olfactory cortex all of which are part of the limbic system. Emotions, long term memory, and behavior are functions that are managed by the limbic system.

The strong connections people have between scent and memories, emotions, and places are created through this mechanism of smell. Thus, diffusing essential oils is vital in overcoming fear or trauma and is indispensable in building new and positive memories and experiences.

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With Young Living’s new Travel Fan Diffuser, it is even easier to create a sense of well-being, security, and to invigorate your home with a healthy atmosphere.

+ Diffusing essential oils is a perfect way to help you relieve tension, dispel odors, and create an atmosphere of peace and harmony product information page

+ When diffused, essential oils have been reported to improve immune health and create a feeling of balance and well-being.

+ Research shows that diffusion of certain oils may reduce bacteria, fungus, and mold.

+ Diffusing essential oils may promote relaxation, relieve tension, clear the mind and improve concentration, alertness and mental clarity.

+ European scientists have found that essential oils can work as natural chelators, bonding to metallics and chemicals ferrying them out of the body.

+ Travel size convenience.
 
What Makes the Travel Diffuser Unique?
Young Living’s Travel Fan Diffuser is capable of diffusing any essential oil. It works by blowing cool air through the essential oil pad, releasing the therapeutic benefits of the essential oil into the air. Dispersion allows the oils to be easily absorbed through the lungs. Using a quiet, powerful mini fan and all natural high-density essential oil pads, the fan diffuser is capable of filling a room as large as 1,000 square feet.
 
Who Should Use the Travel Diffuser?
With its unique shape, lightweight design, and portability, the Travel Fan Diffuser is ideal for anyone wanting to experience essentials oils while they travel.
 
How to use the Young Living Travel Diffuser
Apply 15–20 drops of your favorite essential oil single or blend. (More drops may be needed for rooms larger than 600 square feet) Slide the essential oil pad holder, grid facing downward, back into the diffuser. Press down once on the on/off button to turn on and start diffusing. A green indicator light will turn on when the unit is functioning. To turn off, press on/off button again. 

Young Living Ultrasonic Diffuser 

 

Includes: Ultrasonic diffuser, instruction booklet, Young Living's
lavender essential oil (5ml) & Citrus Fresh essential oil (5ml)
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With Young Living’s new Ultrasonic Diffuser, it is even easier to create a sense of well-being and to invigorate your home with a healthy atmosphere.
 
+ Diffusing essential oils is a perfect way to help you relieve tension, dispel odors, and create an atmosphere of peace and harmony.

+ When diffused, essential oils have been reported to improve immune health and create product information page a feeling of balance and well-being.

+ Diffusing essential oils may promote relaxation, relieve tension, clear the mind and improve concentration, alertness and mental clarity.

+ European scientists have found that essential oils can work as natural chelators, bonding to metallics and chemicals ferrying them out of the body.
 
What Makes the Ultrasonic Diffuser Unique?
Using an optimal frequency of 2,400,000 cycles/ second, Young Living’s Ultrasonic Diffuser atomizes cold water and essential oils, breaking up molecules into a microscopic mist. Capable of diffusing any essential oil, this new model offers a deeper well enabling longer more continuous diffusing without frequent refilling. Other unique features include a timer, with five different cycle option; a soothing light system guaranteed to set a calming mood in any room in your home; and three different diffusion rates for easy saturation control—all of which are unique to Young Living.
 
Who Should Use the Ultrasonic Diffuser?
Safe, attractive and easy to use, the Ultrasonic Diffuser is ideal for anyone wanting to experience essentials oils in any room of their home. This diffuser is nice to use in the bedrooms of children and adults.
 
How To Use the Ultrasonic Diffuser
Using clean filtered water, add one cupful (8 oz.) to the bowl. Water should reach the top of the level indicator on the side of the bowl. Add 15–20 drops of any essential oil single or blend. Plug the adapter into the socket at the rear of the diffuser and then plug into an 110VAC power outlet. Do not power the diffuser until the bowl is correctly filled with water.

Young Living Cold-air Nebulizer Diffuser

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The Young Living nebulizing diffuser consists of an air pump (like you have for a fish tank) that blows room temp air through a tube and into a hand blown glass nebulizer which puts micro-fine particles of the essential oil actually into the air.
 
What Makes the Cold-air Nebulizer Diffuser Unique?
The benefit of having and keeping the actual essential oil suspended in the air for longer periods of time is so the essential oil has time to come into contact with germs, bacteria, viruses, odors, and mold spores.

+ It is the dispersing of micro-fine particles that are responsible for killing bacteria, fungus, mold and other airborne micro-organisms in our homes and offices.

+  A quality nebulizing diffuser can cover hundreds of square feet in just seconds.

+ The micro-fine mist particles remain suspended in the air for several hours.

+ Essential oils dispersed via cold-air nebulizer diffusers have also been found to reduce the amount of airborne chemicals in the air.

Young Living has designed this diffuser with the nebulizer and essential oil well as separate pieces. In this model, the nebulizer will almost never become clogged, when the unit is turned off the oil returns to the separate well.

This design also allows for a bottle of essential oil to be placed upside down in the well for continuous use, as one might do in a toxic mold situation. For instance 15 ml bottle of Thieves essential oil blend will take over 48 hours of continuous use to empty. This equates to 48 days of diffusing at 20 minutes, three times per day.
 
Who Should Use the Cold-air Diffuser?
Young Living's Nebulizer Diffuser is perfect for any home to freshen air, kill odors, bacteria, viruses and black mold. It is the diffuser of choice particularly for those homes with black mold. Note: for treating toxic mold you will have to get a larger air pump, 6 watt is recommended (the pump can be purchased at any pet store in the aquarium section).
 
How To Use The Cold-air Diffuser
Home Use: The diffuser may be used for any length of time desired from 5 minutes per hour or on a continuous basis for 2 to 3 hours. However, short periods of time, such as 5 to 15 minutes per hour are recommended for those just beginning to use the oils.

Large Commercial Areas: Turn your diffuser on for 15 to 30 minutes every 2 hours until everyone in the area becomes acquainted with the oils. It may also be left running continuously.

NOTE: Never add water to the essential oils or thin them with another substance when using the cold-air nebulizer diffuser as this will clog the jets and perhaps nullify the desired results.

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Disclaimer: the information found on this website is for your better understanding of natural products and natural health. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe. If you are suffering from any disease, illness or injury should consult with a physician.

These articles ONLY apply to therapeutic grade Young Living Essential Oils.