Simple Tips About The Proper Uses Of Essential Oils For Sleep

By Amy Gibson


Sleep deprivation is a condition in which a person is being deprived or do not have enough sleep. This can either be chronic deprivation or acute deprivation. Chronic deprivation often causes daytime sleepiness, weight gain or weight loss, fatigue, and clumsiness. It can also affect the brain and the cognitive functions. However, there are also some cases in which it can help increase the alertness and energy and enhances the mood as well.

Insomnia has already reached an epidemic proportion to developing countries where in people become more and more busy. And for this reason, they are very prone to stress, and thus, they cannot have enough time for having a rest. To not get an enough time to sleep often results to having negative health effects. To practice on making use of the essential oils for sleep is very helpful.

First is lavender. Among the family of mint, lavender is considered as the favorite. This is also one very popular form of the essential oils. A lavender is known to have the inducing properties for sleep which are being backed up by scientific researches. The effective ways in using this may include massage oils, sachets, pillow spray, lavender infused pillow, bath salts, candles, and sleeping masks.

Second is roman chamomile. This oil is consist of very light amount of floral aroma and it is also consists of relaxation properties. One way of reaping its benefits would include using it as a diffuser or it may be applied to the feet. When applying, use only a few drops which is diluted in the carrier oil. A few drops may also be added to your conditioner, skin moisturizer, or shampoo.

Third is cedarwood. Aside from being powerful for being expectorant, antiseptic, and anti inflammatory, cedarwood can also be calming, comforting, and relaxing. Its properties such as having an aromatic woodsy and warm scent can make you feel like you are cuddling up together with your favorite book or with a cup of coffee or tea. Putting this in the diffuser can stimulate the pineal glands that releases melatonin which is necessary for sleeping regulation. Place a few drops to the wrists, neck, and forehead.

Fourth is orange. The orange oil helps in reducing your anxiety. All kinds of citrus oils contain uplifting properties which can also help depression. The only disadvantage of this is it causes photo sensitivity if exposed into light for about 12 hours during use. So one recommendation to this is using it during night time. Apply a few drops into your abdomen. A skin cream for soothing can be also mixed with coconut oil and orange oil.

And fifth is valerian. This is also one of the very commonly used for sleeping. This can help in falling asleep faster and also letting you stay asleep. This includes grounding and calming properties. Apply this to the feet and to the wrists.

By the use of these essential oils or may be making use of them and combining them with other types is one way for an effective sleep promotion. Another important thing is realizing that not all are really effective for you. There are times that it works on others but not on you.

So always check the oils with qualified practitioners before using it. Testing them is always the good idea to ensure no allergies. And lastly, buy those types having high and the best qualities to acquire the best results.




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