Aroma lamps are faithful helpers to cheer up and improve health

An aroma lamp is the simplest, but also the most effective way to create an attractive atmosphere in the room, comfort and enjoy the exquisite aromas of essential oils. The use of an aroma lamp does not require specific knowledge; its use consists in slow languishing of aromatic oil in a special container, thanks to which the air in the room acquires an enchanting aroma.

Aroma lamps are used both at home and at work. They will improve your well-being, cheer you up, saturate the body with vital energy, tone up and have a relaxing effect. The effect of using an aroma lamp is observed not in the course of treatment, but in the course of a change in mood. The aroma lamp is recommended for use in meditation, it forms an overall relaxing aura.

Aroma lamps tune a person to calmness, poise, help to cope with depression and stress. Just a few minutes spent near a working aroma lamp will bring back your spiritual comfort and joy. Many essential oils improve the functioning of the respiratory tract and help in the prevention of various diseases. But more on that below.

You can buy an aroma lamp not only in a pharmacy, but also in any store. There are different types of aroma lamps, you need to choose the one that you like more, which you like.

A feature of aroma lamps is that they use concentrated essential oils, as well as aromatic mixtures. In any case, you only need to use 5 drops of oil.

Aroma lamps with candles

The design of the aroma lamp with a candle includes a small bowl for essential oil and water, which is located directly above the candle. The fire from the candle causes the oil to heat up and vaporize and thus spread into the surrounding air. The application process is simple: fill the aroma lamp with water and add 3-5 drops of any essential oil to it. After the candle has heated the mixture, the volatile oil vapor will begin to dissipate more quickly into the air. These aroma lamps are very convenient to use, their use is possible in any conditions. All you need is a tea light and your favorite essential oil.

Electrical devices

Electric aroma lamps are not so common. In these devices, the oil is heated by the action of electricity. Outwardly, such a lamp looks like a ceramic saucer connected to a current source, or like a ring put directly on a light bulb from the most ordinary table lamp. Nowadays, USB aroma lamps and more sophisticated devices have even appeared. Just connect a USB device to your computer and you can enjoy the pleasant aroma of healthy essential oil ...

How to use aroma lamps

The simplest and most enjoyable way to use essential oils is an aromatherapy machine or an aroma lamp. At the time of ancient culture, the aroma-smoking device was called "Yum", which means "the lord of fire" in translation.

The aroma lamp consists of two parts: the base, into which the candle is placed, and the upper part, which is shaped like a bowl, into which water and essential oils are poured.

On the market today there are aroma lamps of various sizes, types, made from a variety of materials. The choice is really big, for every taste.

The starting material from which the aroma lamp is made should in no case interact with the oil. It is best to use porcelain, glass, glazed or unglazed ceramics. It is possible to use metal lamps, but such lamps must be made of stainless steel. The dimensions of the lamp are also very important. The gap between the heat source and the bowl must not be less than 10 cm, while the volume of the bowl must be at least 50 ml. This is necessary for a slow and even heating of the water, due to which a uniform filling of the surrounding air with aroma is carried out. The recommended water temperature ranges from 50-60 degrees.

Before using the aroma lamp directly, the room must be ventilated, and only after that the lamp must be lit by closing the windows and doors. In the upper bowl filled with water, it is necessary to drip an essential oil or aromatic mixture, based on the norm of 2 drops of oil per 5 square meters of the total area of the room. The period of use of the lamp is within the framework of 20 minutes up to 3-4 hours (in lamps with a small bowl, you need to monitor the rate of evaporation of the liquid and, if necessary, add water with oils). The increase in application time should be gradual.

How to choose and types

Aromatherapy is one of the oldest methods of influencing the body as a whole, used to achieve a general strengthening effect, relieve various ailments, improve mood and relieve stress. The history of its origin goes back centuries, and now it is already difficult to know which of the greats got the inspiration: flowers and herbs used for the benefit of man can be used not only as creams and elixirs, but also as a source of exquisite aromas. What the perfume industry actively uses, creating unique scents on the basis of floral and herbal aromas.

In the modern world, aromatherapy is widespread. Its methods and techniques are part of restorative procedures, relaxation, regulation of the body's natural protective abilities. Aromatherapy increases the healing effect of other methods: massage, baths or saunas, in addition, it favorably interacts with cosmetic procedures.

You can create your own aroma salon at home and successfully fight depression, loss of energy, insomnia, diseases of the upper respiratory tract and upcoming colds. In addition, you are able to accumulate the internal reserves of the body and increase efficiency. All you need is an aroma lamp and a few drops of essential oils.

All burners essentially function the same way. They consist of a heating element and a bowl, into which water is poured with an admixture of a few drops of essential oils. When exposed to high temperatures, the process of oil evaporation is activated, and its aroma spreads in the room air. A person, inhaling the aroma, starts the process of penetration of oil molecules into the body.

Aroma lamps are:

depending on the material of manufacture - ceramic, stone, glass;
depending on the heating method - electric or natural source of fire;
depending on the design - various, for every taste.

The most popular are ceramic aroma lamps for essential oils. Their design is uniform and monolithic. The base is a place for a candle, the top is a container in the form of a bowl. The advantage of ceramic lamps is their minimum heating time, an affordable price and a wide range. You can choose an organic ceramic aroma lamp for any interior.