An Aromatherapy Fountain

In addition to bringing wonderful sound and ambiance to a room, an indoor fountain, no matter what its, size can also make your home a healthier place to dwell. Especially in the winter months, when many areas become cooler and/or dryer. To enhance a fountain even more, Aromatherapy can be added to bring about a truly unique fountain experience. Originally, even small fountains, were quite expensive. Now, thanks to craft stores, one can actually build their own fountain from various mix and match pieces. Really all you need is a submersible pump, a water tight bowl or container and something decorative for the water to spill over or out of. All of these items, including submersible lights can be found at most craft stores. If DIY is not your thing, many discount stores sell various types of indoor fountains at an affordable price. You can then add to it if you like, most commonly with decorative stone, flowers or even house plants.

That's right, house plants can be incorporated into the setting. A spider plant is a good choice or various types of ferns. Make sure however the plant you choice can take being very wet and that the fountain is in a good enough spot to support the plant(s) light needs. If you will be using essential oils, it may be best to forgo the plants. They may however be able to stand floral waters. Certain plants that love humidity such as African Violets can be grouped around the fountain for a lovely effect if you plan on using essential oil in the water.

Since your fountains workings are made of plastic, it is advisable to choose your essential oil(s) wisely as they will easily permeate the tubing, etc. While this may not seem much of a problem, if you choose pungent essential oils such as peppermint, it will be very hard to change to a much more subdued scent such as rose. The essential oils will also mix and the synergy (scent wise) may not be what you want. Calming essential oils seem to be best! Lavender, rose or even ylang ylang for a touch of exoticness can be perfect for a fountain placed on a kitchen table or in a living room. As the water flows, it will release the essential oil into the vapor and circulate about your room. Start out with 5 drops. Seeing a film of essential oil covering the surface of the water means you have used a bit too much. Try changing the water a starting again. As long as a perceivable odor is being

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