How Do Essential Oils Work Aromatically?

How do essential oils work aromatically?  This question might be something you have been wondering about.  Have you been wondering if aromatherapy really works,  or does it just smell good?  Or if there is anything scientific behind it?  Yes,  there is!  Are you ready to get some simple answers?  Ready to see why companies like doTERRA International are so popular?  Then you’re in exactly the right place,  and I encourage you to keep reading!

What Is Aromatic Usage Of An Essential Oil?

First,  you might be wondering,  “What is aromatic use,  anyway?”.  Aromatic essential oil usage simply means that you smell the oils.  See,  that wasn’t too hard.  😉  You are going to be a doTERRA essential oil pro in no time at all!  Aroma = smell.

How Essential Oils Work Aromatically

Essential oils have a wonderful and profound impact on a healthy brain.  And of course,  your brain is the big control center for your whole body.  So when you use essential oils,  your brain sends signals through your body in response to the aromatic oil properties.  Let’s think for a minute how your body is set up.  You have your nose,  the olfactory bulb of the nose… and then RIGHT next to it is… the LIMBIC system which is,  in easy terms… your brain!  Okay,  I apologize for the nerd geekery excitement there.  I’m sort of kind of FASCINATED by how this all works.  Just a teensy bit. 😉

Step by step breakdown how essential oils work aromatically

So to break it down completely.  Here’s the step by step process that happens every time you inhale an essential oil.

The aromatic molecules travel up your nose when you inhale.  Through the nasal cavity, they will travel both down into the respiratory system to benefit your lungs and up into the brain/limbic system.  Now,  this is the AWESOME part.  The limbic system is a pathway by which essential oils may now quickly and effectively travel throughout the body.  This is aromatic usage.

Bonus tip:  Some essential oils,  such as Frankincense,  also are able to cross the blood-brain barrier.  This is one reason why Frankincense is fantastic for brain health.

Experience For Yourself How Essential Oils Work Aromatically

Let’s do a quick experiment.  Go grab your doTERRA peppermint oil.

Okay,  have your oil?  Now,  this next step is tricky!  I am going to ask you to… unscrew the lid.  Haha!  Got you!  🙂  Seriously,  take off the lid and do not apply the peppermint to your skin or ingest.  Just inhale.  This experience will be an only aromatic benefit.

What happened?  Do you feel any changes or different feelings in your body?  Possibly more alert,  possibly a feeling of cheer?  You may also notice an extra open feeling in your nasal cavities!  Hmm…  What do you think?  Is this cool or WHAT?

All that technical stuff I was telling you about earlier… That’s what JUST happened in your own body.  Like… coolest,  huh?  🙂  I warned you I would get a little nerdy!  😀

Essential oils and the natural power of your brain working in your body make aromatic usage a clear “win”!

Ideas For Aromatic Use Of Essential Oils

• Apply oil to a cotton ball and place in the air vents of your vehicle
• Sniff directly from the bottle
• Diffuser jewelry,  such as a diffuser necklace or diffuser bracelet
• Make a diffuser blend with your doTERRA essential oil diffuser
• Mix oils in a spray bottle with water and mist over furniture, carpet, or linens
• Add oil to a batch of laundry or to wool dryer balls (my favorite oil for this is Clove!)
• Use in household surface cleaners
• Make your own diffuser reed bottle
• Get a small USB diffuser to use while working on your laptop

Diffusing Essential Oils

Using an essential oil diffuser is the easiest way to get the aromatic benefits of essential oils.  You can read my blog post “CHOOSING THE BEST DOTERRA DIFFUSER” to find a diffuser that is easy to use and beginner friendly.  Then be sure to download my free eBook,  “24 Spring Diffuser Blends“,  for a variety of diffuser blend ideas to try right away!

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Did you enjoy learning the basics how essential oils work aromatically?  Join me over on Facebook in my group.  This group is for further essential oil education and online classes!  I’m looking forward to helping you!