Essential Oils for Sleep

2:00 am…2:20 am… 2:47 am ….still no sleep. There’s nothing worse than sleepless nights. Sometimes it goes on for days, sometimes for months or years. But no matter how long it lasts, it’s miserable. There are tons of reasons for lack of sleep. Noise, exposure to electronic devices, hormone changes, stress, or worry: Take your pick. And whatever the reason, not sleeping can seriously affect your health.

June 29, 2024 by

Anwar Usman

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Essential oils can promote relaxation, helping with falling asleep.

Calming not only to the mind but also to the body, these oils can help to quiet intrusive thoughts, and relax tense muscles, promoting sleep. Plant Therapy has some great synergies just for this purpose.

Sleep Aid
Sweet Dreams
Nighty Night
Tranquil

Just One Sleep Blend

You can also create your own custom blends that help promote good sleep cycles

1 drop of Vetiver Vetiveria zizanoides
2 drop of Orange Sweet Citrus sinensis
1 drop of Chamomile Roman Chamaemelum nobile
3 drops of Cedarwood Himalayan Cedrus deodara
2 drops of Frankincense Carteri Boswellia carteri

Plant Therapy has this great chart, showcasing oils that can help you get some zzzzz’s;

in Plant Therapy

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