Page 10 - Essential Oils & Sleep

Soothing

Oils in the soothing category hold many benefits and can be used to soothe

the skin, body, and mind. To help promote proper sleep, soothing essential odorata
Ylang Ylang
Cananga
oils can be used aromatically or topically at bedtime to gently ease the body 15 mL
and mind to sleep.

Melissa Ylang Ylang Dill
5 mL
Melissa Melissa oficinalis

Grounding

Sandalwood Santalum 15 mL album Typically composed of alcohols or ketones, grounding essential oils can help to settle

the body and mind before bed by promoting calm feelings of security and balance.

Cedarwood Sandalwood Vetiver

Harmonizing

Promoting feelings of harmony before bed can help prepare the body and
15 mL
mind for a night of tranquil sleep. These oils are mainly composed of alcohols
Cilantro Coriandrum
and can help promote the composure and serenity needed for proper rest. sativum

Cilantro Marjoram

Warming

Oils in this category typically have a warm or spicy scent, and can help produce a
warming sensation when applied to the skin. Warming oils can be used topically

15 mL or aromatically before sleep to help promote calm, relaxed feelings. Make sure to
Thyme Thymus vulgaris always dilute warming oils and other strong oils before applying them topically.

Thyme

Keep in mind that the unique chemical makeup of each essential oil can give an oil several useful benefits.
This means that an essential oil can be both warming and soothing, or both harmonizing and calming,
depending on its specific combination of chemical constituents. As you experiment with different oils and

various application methods, you will find that each essential oil creates a different reaction within the body or
brain. These reactions will help you narrow your search as you select your favorite essential oils for promoting
sleep and relaxation. Don’t forget—you can always combine several essential oils together to help create the

desired outcome of peaceful sleep.