How to use essential oils

Essential oils and essential oil blends are pure organic compounds and should be used with proper mechanism for maximum benefits

1. Candle diffusion

This is the most ancient and the most popular form of using essential oils. It is a great way to experience amazing fragrance as well as aromatherapy benefits of the oils. In addition, candle diffusers are visually appealing and add to the aesthetics of the atmosphere

Edge of the spectrum

Remember the prism experiment of splitting sunlight into a colourful spectrum at school? Well, this happens because the sunlight comprises of several frequencies that get split to form colourful spectrum - from red (lowest frequency) to violet (highest frequency). Frequencies higher than violet light are known as ultra-violet or UV rays, and frequencies lower than red light are known as infra-red or IR rays. While this colourful spectrum looks fascinating, it is extremely damaging for essential oils!

Aromatherapy and Aristotle

Aristotle gave the idea that the world is made up of five elements – four of which are fire, air, water and earth. The fifth element was spirit, soul or life force, also termed as ‘quintessence’. It was believed that quintessence from a plant can be obtained using distillation and evaporation..