June 01, 2023

What Essential Oils for Sleeping Well?

Foreword

In our modern society, quality sleep is often overlooked. Yet, restful sleep is essential to our overall health and well-being. Essential oils can be a valuable tool for improving sleep quality.

They have been used for millennia to promote relaxation and well-being .

Let's see how you can use essential oils to sleep well and fight insomnia .

The best essential oils for good sleep

Essential oils are aromatic compounds extracted from plants. Some of them are particularly known for their soothing and relaxing properties, ideal for improving sleep.

True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender is arguably the most famous essential oil for promoting sleep. Its origin dates back to Antiquity where it was already used for its calming properties. It has relaxing and soothing properties that promote sleep.

Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

Roman Chamomile, on the other hand, is renowned for its soothing and sedative properties. It is traditionally used to calm nervous tension and facilitate sleep. Its softness makes it an ideal oil for children as well.

Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)

Ylang ylang essential oil is our favorite! Its sweet, floral scent has a soothing effect on the nervous system, which helps relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. It is known to reduce stress and anxiety, improve the quality of sleep.

Vetiver ( Vetiveria zizanoides)

Vetiver is another powerful essential oil for fighting insomnia. Known for its relaxing and balancing properties, it can help relieve anxiety and promote deep, restful sleep.

Sleep and stress synergy: The Symbiose Nature et Sens solution

At Symbiose Nature et Sens, we offer a synergy of "Sleep and Stress" essential oils , specially designed to promote relaxation and restful sleep .

This ready-to-use synergy combines the benefits of several essential oils carefully selected for their soothing and relaxing properties (true lavender, Roman chamomile, ylang ylang, etc.) with those of cannabidiol molecules naturally present in hemp with calming properties. and anxiolytics.

Tips for using essential oils for sleep

To benefit from the properties of essential oils for sleep, you can diffuse them in your bedroom before going to bed, apply them to the skin (diluted in a vegetable oil), use them in a relaxing bath.

The oral route is by far the most effective if you have the necessary knowledge. Rest assured, if you don't know anything about it, we have created ready-to-use synergies so that you can benefit from them in complete safety.

It is generally recommended to use them an hour before bedtime to maximize their effects.

Precautions for use of essential oils for sleep

It is important to remember that although they are natural, essential oils are very powerful. It is therefore essential to respect the recommended dosages and to consult a health professional before using them, in particular for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and people undergoing drug treatment.