The world of essential oils can be amazing yet overwhelming! There are so many different types of essential oils with so many benefits it can be hard to know where to start. I first started using essential oils for deep sleep and have never gone back since!
In an effort to try and sum up all that essential oils have to offer for a better sleep (and therefore better life… ammaright!?). These are some of the best essential oils for sleeping. Whether your mind races or you have ailments that keep you awake, there’s something here for you. The best part about essential oils is they’re not just great for sleep but for relaxation too.
What essential oils help you sleep at night?
Lavender
Lavender is my all time favorite of the essential oils for sleeping. I use an essential oils roll on blend from Piping rock. It’s a permanent bed side table item!
Studies have shown lavender to be one of the best essential oils for relaxation and sleep. It’s not just one of the best essential oils for deep sleep but anxiety too. It has a deeply calming effect that has shown to help with depression, PTSD and even as an Alzheimer’s treatment! [ref]https://draxe.com/lavender-oil-benefits/[/ref]
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Chamomile
Chamomile is another great one to add to your essential oils for sleeping. It’s a great “natural sleep aid” that I can personally attest too.[ref] https://www.thesleepjudge.com/chamomile-tea-for-sleep/[/ref]
“Its calming effects may be attributed to an antioxidant called apigenin, which is found in abundance in chamomile tea. Apigenin binds to specific receptors in your brain that may decrease anxiety and initiate sleep”. [ref] https://www.thesleepjudge.com/chamomile-tea-for-sleep/[/ref]
Chamomile isn’t just one of the best essential oils for relaxation and sleep but also has an anti-inflammatory effect making it great for chronic ailments.
Ylang Ylang
Like Chamomile, Ylang Ylang makes it on the list of best essential oils for sleeping because of it’s sedative and calming abilities. [ref]https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-ylang-ylang-essential-oil.html[/ref]
On top of it’s sleep inducing capabilities it’s known to be used as an anti-septic and anti-depressant. It’s aromatic scent makes it one of the favourite essential oils for sleep diffusers.[ref] https://draxe.com/ylang-ylang/[/ref]
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Bergamot
If you haven’t seen bergamot before it can easily be mistaken as a large lemon that’s a lil’ less juicy.
What makes bergamot one of the great essential oils for sleeping is the flavonoids in the fruit. They are a relaxant that helps aid anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia.
If you’re looking for essential oils for sleep diffusers this is another great one. Bergamot is great an anti-congestive. It’s can be used to relieve congestion and respiratory problems, especially during the colder months!
Cypress
Cypress is oil has an interesting ability to calm and relax you while also energizing and boosting your mood. This is why one of the best essential oils for relaxation and sleep. [ref]https://draxe.com/cypress-essential-oil/[/ref]. A good idea is to put a few drops in a bath before bed. It’s not your typical on the list of essential oils for sleeping but it’s mood boosting properties make it a great addition if you’re going through a difficult time in life. [ref]https://draxe.com/cypress-essential-oil/[/ref].
Frankincense
I’ve always known Frankincense as one of the gifts that Jesus was given by the 3 kings when he was born. As expected, it’s also a familiar church smell to it.
Frankincense has been used for religious reasons for centuries. It was not only used during religious rituals but was also a go to oil for its “beautifying properties”[ref]https://www.doterra.com/AU/en_AU/p/frankincense-oil[/ref]. When used topically it was known to rejevenue the skin and help reduce imperfections.
When inhaled though Frankincnese has a peaceful, relaxing and spiritual side to it making it another one of the best essential oils for sleeping and relaxation.
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Tangerine
Tangerine is the sister fruit to the much loved mandarin orange.
If you like zesty, fruity type candles then tangerine could be one of the best essential oils for sleep for you. Tangerine oil works as a “relaxing agent by soothing agitated nerves” [ref]https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/tangerine-oil.aspx[/ref]. It’s also known to help balance out moods, aid in weight loss, purify blood and control spasms.
