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Cedarwood
Chamomile
Clary Sage
Coriander
Frankincense
Lavender
Lemon
Mandarin
Marjoram
Sandalwood
Valerian
ESSENTIAL OILS can help to induce
sleep when you are deprived.
There are quite a few essential oils that can
help with the issues that pertain to sleepless
nights. Some are great for calming the body
down while others can help shut off the
mind when it won't shut up. Not all essential
oils are created equal! If you are using these
for small children and babies, be sure to
check out my post on the hippyhomemaker.
com on Essential Oil Safety for Babies &
Children. These are just some essential oils
that you can use in a sleepytime blend:
Cedarwood – The woodsy scent of
cedarwood is so calming, that many find
it works better for them than lavender!
Together, they are unstoppable! Cedarwood
is a base note, and appropriately grounding!
It can help to shut off the brain and bring
peace to those who have overactive
conversations with themselves at night.
Chamomile, roman – One of the other
most well-known essential oils and herbs
for sleepytime, chamomile has been
known to calm everyone from babies to
the elderly, and everyone in between!
Clary sage – Containing some of the same
properties as valerian, clary sage is a very
effective sedative. In fact, when studied
in comparison to lavender, chamomile,
and rosemary, for the strongest anti-
stressor, clary sage lead the pack. I love
the relaxant properties of clary sage
so much that I like to use it in both my
Aunt Flo's Soothing Salve and my Don't
Worry Be Happy anti-anxiety blend!
Coriander – Just like lavender, coriander
is rich in a chemical constituent
called linalool. Also like lavender, this
essential oil works great at calming
stress, anxiety, and sleep issues!
Frankincense – It's no wonder frankincense
is mentioned in the Bible as one of the
premier gifts, because it's so useful for
SO many things! Its earthy notes work
well in any sleep blend. When combined
with lavender, they can do no wrong!
Lavender – One of the most well-known
essential oils used for sleep, lavender
works well for most people to calm the
body and soothe the mind. There is a small
percentage of people who experience
the opposite effects from lavender. If
you are one of those people, avoid using
lavender in your sleepytime blends!
Mandarin, Orange, Lemon, Bergamot or
Tangerine – Most all citrus are bright and
happy making them great to relieve stress,
but they are also still calming and can
help blend the deeper notes in together.
Marjoram, sweet – Honestly, after I first
smelled this essential oil, all my favorites
went out the window. There is something
delightful about sweet marjoram, that
just smells so good to me! It's seriously
one of my favorite essential oils on smell
alone. It's also an incredible powerhouse
(what essential oil isn't? lol) and very
good at helping to relax and calm the
body so that you can sleep. I don't make
a sleep blend without this essential oil!
Sandalwood – This earthy and sweet essential
oil is another calming one that works great at
grounding and calming the mind. Sandalwood
blends well with most essential oils and will
help fix any top note citrus essential oils.
Valerian – If you know anything about herbs,
you likely already know just how effective
valerian is at helping with sleep. This stinky-
feet smelling herb can be taken at night to
fall asleep at night, I only ever put just a
couple drops in a blend because otherwise,
the stinky feet smell will come out!
Vetiver – With such a deep and earthy
scent, vetiver is very good at calming both
the mind and the body, helping you to fall
asleep faster and stay asleep longer. It's
one of those scents that you either love or
hate! Only a drop or two is needed in any
blend, otherwise, it's too overpowering!
Ylang Ylang – This very florally essential
oil comes from the flower and reminds one
of a calming tropical island. Ylang ylang is
another one of those strong essential oils that
only needs a small amount added to a blend
or i t can become too overpowering!
Vetiver
Ylang Ylang
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