11/24/2008

Aromatherapy for Insomnia

If you want to try aromatherapy for insomnia, choose relaxing essential oils. For a general insomnia massage, Aromatherapy for Dummies recommends the following blend:

6 drops bergamot
5 drops lavender
5 drops sandalwood
2 drops chamomile
1 drop frankincense
1 drop rose (optional)
2 ounces vegetable oil or lotion

You can also add one tablespoon of the above blend to your bath or add 5 drops of any single oil to your bath. Or put a few drops on a tissue and place it by your pillow when you go to bed.

Essential Oils Desk Reference suggests this blend, which you can diffuse for 30-60 minutes at bedtime:

12 drops orange
8 drops lavender
4 drops citrus hystrix
3 drops valerian
2 drops Roman chamomile


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