Aromatherapy, a way to use essential oils to improve psychological and physical health, is gaining much popularity as a chemical free way to alleviate symptoms. Essential oils are extracted from a plant’s root, bark, stalk, flower, or leaves. Essential oils are used in lotions, perfumes, rubs, and tinctures.
Today there are a multitude of essential oils are available, each with their own healing assets. Combining certain oils together can alleviate symptoms from illness, stress, or emotion. In addition, the oils can also awaken, invigorate, and calm.The inhaled aroma from the oils arouses the brain function. The fragrances in the oils stimulate the part of the brain. The oil can create a calming or stimulating effect on the body. Many lotions contain essential oils for this purpose.
These homemade shower vapor disks are a great way to stimulate and heal right in the comfort of your shower. This is a simple recipe that is sure to be your “go to” home remedy this winter. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 c baking soda
- 1/3 c water
- Essential oils
- Muffin tin
- Foil muffin tin liners
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Line muffin tin with foil liners
3. In a bowl, mix baking soda and water together forming a thick paste
4. Place 1 large teaspoon of the paste into the muffin tin
5. Bake for 15 minutes
6. Remove from oven and cool
7. Put a few drops of essential oil or essential oil blend on top of each disk
8. Fold down the top of the foil liner to seal each disk
9. Place in a cool, dry spot until ready to use
To use
Take 1 disk out of foil liner and place on the shower floor, turn on the water and lavish in the vapors while you shower
Popular Essential Oils
- Lavender
- Tea Tree
- Peppermint
- Chamomile
- Eucalyptus
- Geranium
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Lemon
- Clove
- Clary Sage
- Frankincense
- Bergamot
- Lemongrass
- Spearmint
- Cypress
- Pine
- Basil
- Grapefruit
- Ginger
- Neroli
- Rose
Essential Oil Blends
For Colds
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Rosemary
3 drops Eucalyptus
For Insomnia
3 drop Chamomile
1 drop Clary Sage
1 drop Bergamot
For Energy
3 drops lemon
5 drops neroli
2 drops ginger
For Happiness
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Grapefruit
1 drop Rose
For Memory
1 drop Basil
2 drops Rosemary
2 drops Cypress
For Anxiety
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Clary Sage
1 drop Frankincense
For Irritability
1 drop Neroli
4 drops Sandalwood
For Stress
3 drops Bergamot
1 drop Geranium
1 drop Frankincense
For Depression
2 drops Frankincense
1 drop Lemon
2 drops Neroli
For Winter Blues
3 drops Bergamot
2 drops Clary Sage
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19 responses to “Homemade Shower Vapor Disks”
Thank you for the link! Great article! :)
I think these are great things to have in the fall and winter ..or anytime if you are doing the ones to sleep better. Thank you for sharing !
I’m so stuffed up from allergies right now – can’t wait to try this to clear my head a little!!
Lovely post. Thank you for sharing your know about this stuff. Using essential oil is really a great way to relax.
I need to try these during cold season as they would be comforting.
Nice. Could put in a basket and make a cute gift. I love the smell of lemon. Would pick that.
This is cool. I love DIY’s. My son gets so congested sometimes…I will have to try this and see if it helps him. I know I definitely could use some calming :)
I have tried these before and they are awesome. I cant use cold medicine so these are super nice to have around the house.
I have some oils I don’t really know what to do with. Now I know!! Thank you!
I really need to try this! I’m going to pin it for later. Thanks!
OOh I gotta try this! This sounds amazing!
I am very much into essential oils! I could totally use an anxiety shower vapor disk today. I have to try it!
This is something I will definitely be putting to good use. I hate walking around smelling like vapor rub.
These sound really cool. I need to make some!
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. THIS IS AMAZING. Yes, I am yelling. But, I love this!
These are so great. I make them and use them all the time. I love peppermint for a headache. Kuddo’s!
I so love all of these essential oils. They are amazing and I fully believe in their healing powers. Thank you for all the info – it’s very helpful!
shower, spa, and pampering supplies are so expensive! I am glad you shared this for we can easily create and customize ours at home!
What a great idea! I’ve never tried this before, but I will now! Thanks for sharing.