Nasal inhaler

The personal nasal inhaler is an effective and safe method of using essential oils to relieve specific problems.

Types of conditions for which it may be useful

• Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
• Rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma
• Headache
• Infection prevention
• Depression, insomnia, stress
• Fatigue, nausea
• Addictions (nicotine, drugs, food)
• Emotional stress

Advantages of using a personal inhaler:

• Easy to use and discreet (can be done in minutes and used as needed)
• Easy to carry (lipstick size and light weight)
• Low cost and high availability (costs ~$20ron, available in most retail stores and requires ~10-30 drops of essential oil)
• High efficiency (inhalation is one of the most effective and quickest ways to administer essential oils)
• Safe to use (does not affect others who may have different preferences or sensitivities)

There are several types of inhalers: + plastic inhalers+ aluminum inhalers + aluminum and glass inhalers (with glass container inside).

They are all made, used and work in much the same way. For safety reasons (especially to avoid dissolution of the plastic by essential oils) but also for environmental reasons (long-term use, reuse, recycling), I recommend that you buy aluminum and glass inhalers. This is the type of inhaler I will present today.

Materials you need:

• Aluminum and glass inhaler
• Glass or ceramic bowl
• Essential oil or blend of your choice
• Organic cleansing disks*
• Scissors
• Gloves (optional, but very important to avoid exposure to pathogens and to avoid direct contact of essential oils with the skin)
• Tweezers
• Label

*In general, all inhalers are marketed with one or more cylindrical cotton pads. But cotton is one of the most pesticized crops. Therefore I do not recommend using the cotton pads that come with the inhaler. Instead, we can use pieces of rolled organic cleansing pads.

Making the nasal inhaler

• Sanitize all utensils and containers used. Don't forget the scissors! This is an important step to avoid contamination of the inhaler.
• Prepare the organic cottonpad made from appropriately sized pieces cut from an organic cleansing disk.
• Select the essential oil or blend you will use. If you opt for a blend it is preferable to prepare it the night before to allow the oils to synergize. Note that in certain cases (e.g. insomnia), inhaling a single oil may be more beneficial than inhaling a blend.
• Label! Note on the label the oil(s) you have chosen and the date it was made (preferably also the number of drops) and stick the label on the inhaler.
• Add a few drops (1-30, depending on age and preference) of the oil or blend to the glass bowl and using tweezers, swirl the cotton pad until it absorbs all the liquid.
• Carefully insert the cotton pad inside the bottle and screw on the perforated cap.
• Use as needed.

For increased effectiveness, I recommend you try the 5-5-5 deep inhalation technique (5 seconds inhale, 5 seconds hold your breath, 5 seconds exhale). During deep inhalation, the inhaler can be inserted into one nostril and the other is covered.

Of course, rapid inhalations can also be done if needed.

Suggested personal nasal inhaler mixtures (for adults only)

Meditation blend

• 10 drops Frankincense
• 14 drops Myrrh
• 7 drops Sandalwood

Allergic Rhinitis Blend

• 15 drops Ravintsara
• 9 Frankincense drops
• 6 drops Sandalwood

Blend for migraines, headaches

• 4 drops Peppermint
• 12 drops Rosemary
• 4 drops Roma Chamomile
• 12 drops Frankincense

Sleeping blend

• 7 drops Petitgrain
• 10 drops Yuzu
• 10 drops Lavender
• 6 drops Ylang ylang

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