How To Use An Essential Oil Inhaler For Aromatherapy - DIY Recipes

Aromatherapy inhalers are a great way to utilize essential oils for various health and wellness benefits. Studies have shown that inhaling essential oils can help on an emotional level, as well as a physical level. Learn how to use personal nasal inhalers for aromatherapy, plus enjoy DIY essential oil inhaler recipes.

Our sense of smell is connected to the region of the brain that controls memories, emotions, and hormones. That makes the method of inhaling aromatherapy oils very powerful.

Plus, aroma inhalers are simple and easy to use. You can use as a natural remedy for headaches, cravings, stress, energy, focus, etc.

An aromatherapy inhaler is super convenient. You can take it on the go or use it at home. Place in a purse, at your bedside, in a travel bag, on your commute, at work station...anywhere you may need an aromatherapy boost.

Aromatherapy Inhaler Benefits

Aromatherapy inhalers are a fabulous way to get all the benefits of essential oils without the mess. These easy-to-use inhaler blends allow you to reap all the essential oil benefits with no risk of spilling or getting your hands dirty.

Many companies offer these handy devices, and they come in various shapes and sizes. You can find aromatherapy inhaler that are disposable or reusable.

They're basically a tube with a hole/holes where you can inhale the scent of eucalyptus, lavender, or any other type of essential oils. Whether it be for relaxation purposes or to help combat allergies, these inhalers can provide benefits that are otherwise impossible to achieve when on the go.

How To Make An Essential Oil Inhaler

Aromatherapy is a popular type of alternative medicine that uses safe and natural plant oils.

An essential oil inhaler is a valuable tool that can help you obtain the benefits of aromatherapy. They can be used in any setting, at home or on-the-go. Inhalers come in a variety of sizes and colors. You can get plastic or metal ones, depending on what you prefer.

Step 1: Label your inhaler prior to using oils to ensure good adhesion, I use this sticker paper (see below for our free printable guide with labels). You could also print on regular paper and apply it with packing tape or contact paper.

Step 2: Add 10 to 15 drops of oil onto the cotton wick, see inhaler recipes below. If making inhalers for kids, use 5 to 10 drops of oils.

Step 3: Grab the wick with the tweezers, soak up any leftover oil with the wick. Insert the cotton wick into the inhaler tube using tweezers. Alternatively you can skip the bowl and place the inhaler wick inside the tube, then apply the drops directly to the wick.

Step 4: Assemble the inhaler stick by placing cap on the bottom and press on until it clicks in. Screw lid on the inhaler to lock in the scent until you are ready to use it.

How To Use An Aromatherapy Inhaler

Take deep breaths in through your nose when you use your inhaler - this will allow the aroma to penetrate deep into your lungs where it can best do its work.

To use, place the nasal inhaler near nostrils, then slowly inhale while waving inhaler stick back and forth under nostrils. Think 5-5-5 when using a nasal inhaler.

• Count to 5 while inhaling in
• Count to 5 while holding breath
• Count to 5 while exhaling
• May repeat 2-3 times as needed

Tips for Nasal Inhaler Recipes

• Nasal inhaler recipes are good for about 1-2 months, depending n how frequently it is used.
• Keep the lid on inhaler unless in use. The more the inhaler is used and opened, the faster the oils will dissipate.
• Refresh cotton wick with the same oil recipe when the aroma seems to have faded. This will depend on how often your inhaler stick is used.
• You may want to keep the same oil blend in the inhaler. If you add a new scent to the inhaler, the previous scent may still linger. You can get a new inhaler to avoid mixing with past aromas.
• Have a favorite aromatherapy diffuser blend? Try it as an inhaler recipe instead. Just figure the drops to come out to 10-15 drops total.
• Best to keep nasal inhalers out of direct sunlight and heat so potency is not diminished.

10 Best Essential Oils For Inhalers

Use a benefical eucalyptus inhaler when respiratory aliments come up, or a lavender inhaler when your are getting ready for bed. Here are 10 best essential oils for nasal inhalers that offer great therapeutic benefits when used in an inhaler alone or in a blend of oils.

1. Lavender Essential Oil Lavandula angustifolia

2. Peppermint Essential Oil Mentha piperita

3. Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil Eucalyptus radiata

4. Orange Essential Oil Citrus sinensis

5. Rosemary Essential Oil Rosmarinus officinalis

6. Frankincense Essential Oil Boswellia carterii

7. Lemon Essential Oil Citrus limon

8. Bergamot Essential Oil Citrus bergamia

9. Tea Tree Oil Melaleuca alternifolia

10. White Fir Essential Oil Abies alba

20 DIY Essential Oil Inhaler Recipes

Nasal inhalers are ideal for carrying your favorite aromatherapy oils with you. Try with oils for headaches, oils for anxiety, or oils for allergies. Here are 20 aromatherapy inhaler recipes and blends for personal inhalers.

60 DIY Inhaler Blend Recipes Guide

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More Aromatherapy Blog Posts

• Another favorite way to use oils for aromatherapy is by using roller bottles and carrier oils, click here for our blog post on roller bottle recipes.
• Want oil diffuser recipes? Click here for our free guide.