Dr. Axe, Doctor of natural medicine, discusses the best essential oils for better sleep.
Essential Oils for Sleep
November 2015
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Main Essential Oils for Sleep
1) Lavender - Most popular and used for thousands of years throughout history in Jewish and Chinese medicine. Contains compounds to relax the body and help your body wind down at night. It is the #1 oil for people struggling with insomnia.
2) Roman Chamomile - Helps the brain and digestive system to relax. Helps with abdominal cramping, IBS symptoms, and reduces symptoms of leaky gut.
3) Vetiver - Works directly on the nervous system and good for neurological conditions such as dementia, ADHD or autism. Vetiver calms the body and the nerves.
Essential Oil Blend for Bedtime
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Roman Chamomile
1 drop Vetiver
Rub on neck, forehead or nose to breathe in vapors or diffuse before going to bed.
Other Essential Oils to help with sleep:
1) Ylang Ylang - Floral oil, natural aphrodisiac that improves mood and helps with emotions
2) Orange - Helps release stress and tension
3) Vanilla - Improves and boosts mood
More articles on essential oils plus my free ebook: http://draxe.com/essential-oils-guide/
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