Lavender Essential Oil For Stress And Sleep
I am obsessed with lavender essential oil; especially when I am lying down to get some sleep! My mind tends to go 100mph the second my head hits the pillow, which totally throws off my sleep patterns. Since I have been using this amazing essential oil, my mind is at ease and calm which is the perfect combo for a great night sleep!!
Ohhhh lavender, one of my favorite oils!!
I am obsessed with lavender essential oil; especially when I am lying down to get some sleep! My mind tends to go 100mph the second my head hits the pillow, which totally throws off my sleep patterns. This can be due to a hectic schedule, stress and if you're like me, not enough hours in a day to accomplish all the things you need to get done. Since I have been using this amazing essential oil, my mind is at ease and calm which is the perfect combo for a great night sleep and a more productive next day!! Typically I diffuse lavender (with some other amazing oils), as well as rub the oil on my neck and pillow… and
BAM, I sleep like a baby all night.
Lavender has always been known for its calming and relaxing effect and is regularly used to treat high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Also, studies have shown that the use of the scent of lavender increases the time spent in deep sleep…YES PLEASE!
Lavender oil has been used for thousands of years as perfume, a deodorant, disinfectant, insect repellant, and an aphrodisiac. Lavender oil has been known to treat skin issues, reduce anxiety, and strengthen your immune system. Interesting fact, it was also used to tame lions—needless to say, lavender oil is a superstar natural health remedy.
Other health benefits that lavender provides includes skin treatment (especially with acne), digestive relief, and infection prevention and treatment. Lavender has properties that are anti-microbial to reduce fungal and inflammatory infections. This versatile oil has also been used for pain relief, headaches and migraines, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, allergies, asthma, sleep inducing, gas or bloating, burns, chicken pox, dry skin, and muscle relaxant.
For women who are going through menopause, lavender tends to have an estrogen-like effect on the body to help you through the change (not to mention the stress and discomfort that comes with it).
Best results are found when lavender oil is used in your bath, diffused into the air, or used directly on your skin. For your bath, mix about 5 or 6 drops into the bath water. If you are diffusing the oil into the air, I suggest 10-12 drops of lavender and only two drops if you are applying directly onto the skin.
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