There are times you may find that you are struggling to sleep. This could be owing to several reasons, including stress. Fortunately, there are simple solutions to sleep problems, and one of them is using essential oils.
If you have a diffuser, you can create simple essential oil blends to help you sleep faster and more soundly. Other ways you can use essential oils to help you sleep include rubbing the oils on your chest, forehead, hands, and feet. Or use aromatherapy candles infused in essential oils. Or mix your favorite essential oils with water and spray on your pillow.
But keep in mind that not all essential oils will help you sleep, so it’s good to identify those that can. Some great essential oils that will help you sleep include lavender oil, chamomile oil, Bergamot oil, Sweet Marjoram Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, Peppermint oil, and Clary Sage oil.
That said if you are interested in creating essential oil blends to help you sleep better, check out some of our favorite recipes.
Recipe 1:
- One drop Ylang Ylang
- Two drops Wild Orange
- Two drops Cedarwood
- Four drops Lavender
Recipe 2:
- One drop Marjoram
- Two drops Cedarwood
- Three drops Bergamot
Recipe 3:
- One drop Thyme
- One drop Marjoram
Recipe 4:
- Two drops Vetiver
- Three drops Cedarwood
- Three drops Bergamot
Recipe 5:
- One drop Fennel
- One drop Cedarwood
- Two drops Wild Orange
- Five drops Lemon
Recipe 6:
- Two drops Peppermint
- Three drops Lavender
- Four drops Lime
Recipe 7:
- One drop Vetiver
- Two drops Bergamot
- Two drops Juniper Berry
Recipe 8:
- Two drops Frankincense
- Three drops Cedarwood
- Four drops Lavender
Recipe 9:
- Two drops Bergamot
- Two drops Chamomile
- Two drops Lavender
Recipe 10:
- Two drops Chamomile
- Three drops Patchouli
- Three drops Cedarwood
Recipe 11:
- Two drops Rose
- Two drops Palmarosa
- Two drops Vetiver
- Two drops Lavender
Recipe 12:
- Two drops Peppermint
- Two drops Eucalyptus
- Two drops Lavender
Recipe 13:
- One drop Eucalyptus
- Three drops thyme
- Three drops Peppermint
Recipe 14:
- One drop Lavender
- One drop Vetiver
- One drop Thyme
- One drop Cedarwood
- Three drops Eucalyptus
Recipe 15:
- Four drops Sweet Orange
- Four drops Lavender
Recipe 16:
- Four drops Frankincense
- Four drops Lavender
Recipe 17:
- One drop Lavender
- Two drops Ylang Ylang
- Four drops Chamomile
Recipe 18:
- Two drops Frankincense
- Three drops Rose
- Three drops Chamomile
Recipe 19:
- Two drops Ylang Ylang
- Two drops chamomile
- Four drops Bergamot
Recipe 20:
- One drop Lavender
- Two drops Sweet Orange
- Three drops Frankincense
Recipe 21:
- One drop Rosemary
- Two drops Chamomile
- Four drops Clary Sage
Recipe 22:
- Two drops Marjoram
- Three drops Bergamot
- Six drops Clary Sage
Recipe 23:
- Two drops Tangerine
- Two drops Lavender
- Four drops Cedarwood
Recipe 24:
- Two drops Orange
- One drop Frankincense
- Two drops Lavender
- Five drops Rose Geranium
Recipe 25:
- Two drops Jasmine
- Three drops Bergamot
- Three drops Rose Geranium
Recipe 26:
- One drop Lavender
- Three drops Sweet Orange
- Three drops Patchouli
Recipe 27:
- Two drops Vetiver
- Two drops Citrus Bliss
- Two drops Bergamot
Recipe 28:
- Two drops Vetiver
- Three drop Balance
Recipe 29:
- One drop Cedarwood
- Two drops Vetiver
- Three drops Serenity
Recipe 30:
- Two drops Wild Orange
- Two drops Chamomile
- Two drops Serenity
How to use essential oils properly
- Before you use essential oils, make sure that you read the labels and the instructions.
- If you use excessive amounts of essential oils in your diffuser, you may experience coughing, headaches, nausea, migraines, dizziness, and even vomiting. Therefore, use only the recommended amounts written on the product’s label.
- If you are going to apply the oils to parts of your body, do a patch test first to see if you are allergic to the oils or not. This should help you identify which oils are safe for you to use and which are not.
- Don’t use essential oils on babies because they have sensitive skin. But you can use the oils on children who are over two years of age if you find that your child is struggling to sleep.
- Don’t use undiluted essential oils on sensitive skin to avoid irritation.
- If your eyes become exposed to essential oils causing irritation, rinse them with cold water for about 15 minutes. If the irritation does not go away, see a doctor immediately.
- Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil like coconut oil to help the essential oils spread more easily.
- If you are pregnant and you would like to use essential oils to help you sleep, first consult with your doctor since not all oils should be used during pregnancy.
Final Remarks
Good quality sleep is important to our mental and physical health. It can also improve the quality of your life. If you find that you are having trouble sleeping or the quality of your sleep is bad, use essential oils together with other relaxing techniques to help you sleep better.
