Aroma lamp
Aroma lamps,ordiffusers,are used to diffuseessential oils.[1]They may project the oil into the air by heating it, letting it evaporate naturally, ornebulizingit using compressed air or ultrasonics.
Evaporative diffuser[edit]
An evaporative diffuser is a device that uses a pad, filter, orreedsto diffuse the essential oils.[2]One of the disadvantages of this tool is that the light elements of the essential oils will be circulated around the ceiling first and will only come down at the end of the process.
Heat diffuser[edit]
A heat diffuser contains a small candle under a bowl to vaporize a mixture of water and oil. This device is very cheap and doesn't need a special maintenance, however, the heat can change the chemical structure of the oils.[3][4]
Certain plug-innightlightunits made by companies such asAir Wickare used in combination with glass bulbs of scented oil, filling a room with fragrance and light.
Nebulizer[edit]
Anebulizeris a device that does not use water or heat as other diffusers.[5]The bottle of essential oil is attached directly to the nebulizer. As a result, the unit uses 100% pure essential oil. The benefit of using this device is a strong concentration of the essential oil. However, it can be noisier than the other devices depending on the specific model in use.[6][7]
Ultrasonic diffuser[edit]
An ultrasonic diffuser is the same as a nebulizer but uses a water/oil mixture. This makes the mist not so concentrated. This device can be used as ahumidifier.These diffusers contain anultrasonic transducer,which vaporizes the water/oil mixture throughcavitationand creates instantaneous vapor.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^"5 Best Reed Diffusers For Home - HEALTH24ONLINE".5 December 2022.Retrieved8 February2023.
- ^University of Minnesota, Kate Maher, RN, BSN, How can I inhale essential oils?https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/aromatherapy/how-do-i-choose-and-use-essential-oils
- ^England, A. (2000). Aromatherapy and massage for mother and baby. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press.
- ^"How Does The Nebulizing Diffuser Work?".organicaromas.com.Retrieved2023-07-28.
- ^Du, Bowen; Schwartz‐Narbonne, Heather; Tandoc, Marlie; Heffernan, Emily M.; Mack, Michael L.; Siegel, Jeffrey A. (January 2022)."The impact of emissions from an essential oil diffuser on cognitive performance".Indoor Air.32(1).doi:10.1111/ina.12919.ISSN0905-6947.
- ^"The Best Essential Oil Diffusers".The New York Times.2023-09-20.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2023-11-06.