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Do Diffusers Attract Bugs – Scent Receptors And Essential Oils
Diffusers do not attract bugs. Insects are mainly attracted to the sugars (sucrose) present in scents, such as those from fruits. However, essential oils don’t contain sucrose, and therefore don’t attract bugs. Diffusers are devices that periodically release essential oils into a room after breaking it down into small molecules. Since insects are attracted to…
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Essential Oils High In Phenols – Benefits And Applications
Essential oils high in phenols are produced by many aromatic plants, herbs and spices. Thyme, basil and oregano oil each contain phenols, but my favourites are cinnamon and clove oil. In this article, I obviously cover which essential oils are high in phenols, but I also explain the potential effects of phenols when consumed. You’ll find…
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How Diffusers Affect Plants – Growth, Pests And Suffocation
While essential oils relieve stress, improve our mood and help us sleep better, it’s also possible they affect plants. How we use a diffuser determines whether a plant receives the benefits of essential oils or is suffocated by them. Diffusers can positively and negatively affect plants depending on which essential oil is used. Directing the…
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Historical And Cultural Use Of Candles in Meditation
The gentle flicker of a candle flame has been a companion to meditators for thousands of years, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural differences. The use of candles in meditation is a practice steeped in history, filled with symbolic meanings and diverse cultural significance. Let’s delve into the historical and cultural use of candles in meditation,…
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All The Reasons Why Your Diffuser Is So Loud
More than a third of all Americans believe that essential oil diffusers have health benefits, and many use them for aromatherapy or to create a calmer, pleasant-smelling environment. However, some diffusers make a lot of noise when working, for some this is normal, but for many it means they need fixing. A diffuser can be…
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Ideal Alternatives To Essential Oils For Your Diffuser
Many of us use diffusers for aromatherapy, self-care, or simply to bring an element of wellness into our homes. But have you ever wondered if you can use other things instead of essential oils in your diffuser? – I certainly have. You can put perfumes, vanilla extract, lemon/citrus juices, distilled water, dried herbs, and even…
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Essential Oils High In Pinene – Benefits And Applications
Essential oils that are high in pinene come from pines and eucalypt trees, some citrus such as wild orange and lemon, and aromatic plants including rosemary, parsley, and hops. Fir, frankincense, hyssop and juniper essential oils all contain alpha-pinene, which gives them an earthy, pine-like smell. What would you say if I told you that…
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Essential Oils High In Citral – Sources And Scents
Ancient and medieval sources report the use of citral on swellings, tumors and hardenings. While there’s a lot still for science to explore and explain, folk medicine has used the therapeutic benefits of citral, and applied it to effectively treat a variety of ailments for centuries. Essential oils that have high concentrations of citral include…
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Essential Oils In Bath Water – A Complete Guide
The benefits of essential oils are enjoyed by a third of all Americans. But many of us don’t know that only some of them are safe to use in a bath, and others need to be avoided completely. Many high quality, pure essential oils are safe to add to bathwater. The essential oil must be…
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The Real Cost of Buying And Running A Diffuser
Diffusers can cost anywhere from $3 to over $1100. The price range varies depending on the type of diffuser. Nebulizing diffusers are the most expensive, while evaporative and reed diffusers are the cheapest. Ultrasonic and electrical heat diffusers fall in the mid-range. A diffuser will cost around $0.0018 per hour to run, or about 15 to…