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dispersion, An effective way to utilize oils is to disperse the
constituents evenly into the air as a fine mist. It is interesting that
One of the most effective ways this is the pathway essential oils take in nature as they are
to administer oils mimics a released into the air by the plant. Since about 21 cups of blood
natural plant pathway. Which can be regenerated in the lung tissues per minute, absorption of
one is correct from the choices essential oils through the respiratory system is a very effective
below? means of revitalizing, oxygenating, and detoxifying. Asthma and
other respiratory disturbances can, of course, benefit the most
from aromatized air.
apple cider vinegar, Always apply a skin patch test before direct
Essential oils can also be added
application.Essential oils can also be added to ethyl alcohol, sea
to a variety of carriers and
salt, or epsom salts and rubbed on the body for a stimulating
applied topically. Choose the
rub.They can be rubbed directly onto the skin with care and after
most suitable for a stimulating
a skin patch test or mixed with suitable base oil - 10-20 drops of
rub from the following.
essential oil to 3-4 oz of base oil.
A friend calls and says her hot compresses, Compresses are a very effective way to use
primary care physician has told essential oils. <br>Use 6 drops of essential oil to 9 oz. of water.
her she has a mild case of Use ice water for cold compresses and boiling water for hot
cystitis. The physician ones. Pour the water into a bowl, then add the oil. Saturate a
recommends cranberry juice clean piece of unbleached muslin in the mixture, wring out, and
and mentions she has heard apply. Use cold compresses for sprains, localized swelling,
aromatherapy is effective. Your blisters, insect bites, stings, bruises, and headaches; use hot
friend explains what oil she compresses for abscesses, boils, cystitis, and dysmenorrhea
intends to use but asks your
advise on administration. Which
of the following is the most
suitable administration method?