My grandmother fell and broke her hip last week. Since then, I have been to the hospital every day to visit. If you have ever been in a hospital setting for more than a day or two, you know the smells, the mood, the vibe are all fairly unpleasant. (Unless you are in the Maternity area. That’s different) When it became apparent that she would be there for several days, I felt like I needed to try to do something to alter the atmosphere.
On day 2, I decided to freshen her room up and give her some added health benefits at the same time. Win-win. Every nurse, physical therapist and healthcare provider who enters her room raves about the smell. But my main goal wasn’t to get her room smelling better; that’s just a happy side-effect. My main focus is to help support her health while she is stuck in bed.
I have been diffusing an On Guard and Lavender blend over the past week because my focus has been on her immune health and keeping her calm.
You can choose oils based on smell or based on the health benefits that you want to experience. The choice is yours. There are a ton of options but I have narrowed the list to my top 7.
my top 3 diffuser picks
Pebble Diffuser Product Features:
- Water capacity: 3.5 fluid ounces
- Suggested room size: Up to 270 square feet
- Continuous operation: Up to five hours
- Intermittent operation (five minutes on and off): Up to ten hours
- Timer: Two, five, or ten hours
- Cyan, white, purple, warm white, and blue light options
- Automatic safety shutoff
- Power: DC5V 5W
- Materials: PP and ABS
Laluz Diffuser Product Features:
- Water capacity: 120 mL/4.06 fluid oz
- Suggested room size: Up to 330sq. ft/30sq. m
- Continuous operation: High mist output—up to 4 hours, low mist output—up to 8 hours
- Timer: 1hr/2hr/4hr/timer off—always on
- Dim and bright warm and lavender light options
- Automatic safety shut-off
- Accessories include: AC 100–240V wall plug and instruction manual
- Power: DC24V 0.5A
- Material: Glass top cover + polypropylene
Pilot Diffuser Product Features:
- Rechargeable, so you don’t have to worry about finding a nearby plug
- Customizable output—four hour continuous and up to eight hours of intermittent diffusion
- Comes with a handsome carrying case
- Responsibly created, incorporating eco-friendly materials
- 12-month warranty
my top 7 essential oils for the hospital
On Guard: Protective blend. Supports healthy immune and respiratory function. This powerful kosher oil is made from Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary Leaf/Flower essential oils.
Lavender: Calming. This flowery, powdery scented oil helps reduce anxious feelings and promote sleep. It’s good for the 3 S’s. Skin, Stress and Sleep.
Serenity: Restful blend. This warm, floral and herbal blend is made of Lavender Flower, Cedarwood, Ho Wood Leaf, Ylang Ylang Flower, Marjoram Leaf, Roman Chamomile Flower, Vetiver Root, Vanilla Bean Absolute, Hawaiian Sandalwood. Talk about YUM!! This oil encourages a tranquil atmosphere which is perfect in a hospital setting.
Tea Tree: Anti-viral, Anti-fungal. This Herbaceous, green, leathery oil is perfect for purifying and freshening the air. It can be used to clean and purify the air, your skin and surfaces.
Lemon: Cleansing, purifying, uplifting. This oil is known for being clean, fresh, citrusy and bright. It cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces. And if you add a drop or two to a glass of water, it cleanses your body and aides in digestion.
Cheer: With a sunshiny, optimistic aroma, Cheer can provide a boost of happiness and positivity which is super helpful in a hospital setting. This fresh, spicy and warm oil contains Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Star Anise Fruit/Seed, Lemon Myrtle Leaf, Nutmeg Kernel, Vanilla Bean Extract, Ginger Rhizome, Cinnamon Bark & Zdravetz Herb.
Rosemary: This flowery, leafy oil is popular to use aromatically and internally. Diffuse it to reduce stress levels and nervous tension, boost mental activity, encourage clarity and insight, relieve fatigue, and support respiratory function. It is used to improve alertness and eliminate negative moods. (as an aside, the next time you roast or air fry potatoes, toss your potatoes in olive oil with 2-3 drops of Rosemary oil before cooking. YUM!)
With over 130 CPTG essential oils available, doTERRA is my go-to for natural solutions. Whether you are looking for health benefits or just want to make a room smell better, you have plenty of options. I shared my top 7 for diffusing in a hospital environment which I hope you found helpful.
What are your favorite oils to diffuse?
