Astral Health

Essential Oils For Insomnia
 
If insomnia is a problem then you might want to try essential oil therapy instead of drugging yourself into oblivion with prescription medication.  You can lightly sprits a dilution of the oil on your pillowcase, have it waft through the room through a diffuser or put a few drops on a piece of cloth and tuck it inside of your pillow.
 
Here are some examples of essential oils that pharmocologists know have sedative qualities:
 
Angelica Root. – The pungent scent Angelica was used for centuries to protect against the devil and bad dreams but today it is used for nervous depression and that buzzy feeling when you have been working to hard.
 
Bergamot – This fresh citrus scent is an adapatogen meaning it stimulates you if you are fatigued and sedates you if you are too nervous. It is especially good for insomnia associated with depression.
 
Clary Sage – This herb contains oestrogenic factors that help restore emotional and physical balance to individuals suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, menopause or a mid life crisis.
 
Chamomile – This is probably the most well known of the sedative oils but you are cautioned against using it if you are allergic to ragweed. It has a strong fruity scent that smells like fallen apples.
 
Frankincense –Also known as olibanum this resin was added to Victorian sleeping potions. It is good for insomnia that is related to stress and overwork.
 
Lavender – This is also one of the better-known essential oil sedatives and helps to calm an overactive mind.
 
Linden – The leaves, roots and bark of this tree are a common remedy in Germanic countries for nervous weakness and insomnia.
 
Marjoram – This camphorous and nutty smelling oil cures insomnia associated with hypertension and premenstrual tension.
 
Melissa- This honey sweet scent is used in aromatherapy to relieve nervous tension and nightmares.
 
Narcissus – The bewitching scent of the sedating flower is so powerful it was used for centuries in folk medicine as a cure fro epilepsy and nervous hysteria.
 
Veviter – This essential oil of this tropical plant promotes a peaceful nights sleep as well as keeps insects at bay!
 
 
Peace Be Still, Sam