Can Lavender Essential Oils Sprays Help You Sleep Better?
Have you tried lavender aromatherapy spray? There’s something about the lavender plant that just makes you feel soothed and relaxed. Perhaps it’s the delicate purple flowers or the sweet, floral scent. Whatever it is, lavender has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for all sorts of things, including sleep problems.
Aromatherapy with lavender oil is one of the most popular ways to use this herb for sleep. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at whether lavender aromatherapy spray can help you get a good night’s sleep.
What Is Lavender Essential Oil?
Lavender oil is crafted from the essence of the lavender plant (Lavandula angustifolia), which is native to the Mediterranean. The oil is meticulously extracted from the lavender flowers using a process called steam distillation. Lavender oil has a gentle, sweet, floral scent and is used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and sleep. When used in aromatherapy, it is almost always blended with a carrier oil.
The Connection Between Lavender And Sleep
There is increasing scientific evidence to support the use of lavender for sleep. For example, recent studies have found that lavender essential oil can improve sleep quality and quantity in people with insomnia. In addition, the study participants who inhaled lavender essential oil before bedtime slept better and woke up feeling noticeably more relaxed and refreshed than those who didn’t use any lavender oil.
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The Effects Of Inhaled Lavender Essential Oil
When you inhale lavender oil, the molecules travel up your nose and bind to receptors in your brain that have a calming effect. This can help lessen anxiety and stress levels and potentially reduce other medical conditions like high blood pressure, making it easier to fall asleep. Lavender oil may also work by decreasing cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can interfere with sleep.
Chamomile Essential Oil
Chamomile essential oil is another popular natural sleep aid. Chamomile has been used in medicinal forms for centuries as a relaxant and sedative agent. Like lavender, chamomile essential oil can help to reduce anxiety and stress levels. Chamomile essential oil also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
How To Use Lavender Essential Oil
There are many ways to use lavender essential oil for sleep. For example, you can slowly add a few drops of essential oil to your diffuser or humidifier, put lavender oil on your pillow, or spray lavender oil on your sheets. You can also pour a few drops of lavender oil (diluted) into a bath or massage it into your skin. If you’re using lavender oil for the first time, it’s always best to do a patch test first to ensure you’re not allergic to it.
Danu’s Lavender & Chamomile Calming Mist
Our calming spray is an excellent option if you’re looking for a lavender aromatherapy spray to help you sleep. This mist contains German Chamomile hydrosol (steam distilled flowers) and Lavender Artisan hydrosol.
Spraying Danu’s Lavender & Chamomile Calming Mist on your pillow or face before bedtime can help you to relax and fall asleep more easily.
If you’re looking for a natural way to improve your sleep, lavender essential oil may be worth trying. Aromatherapy with lavender oil is safe for most men and women and has few side effects. Be sure to buy high-quality lavender oil from a reputable source to get the most benefits from this natural sleep aid. We also offer a relaxing facial toning spray that works similarly to the calming mist. To view our full selection of essential oil and aromatherapy products, check our online shop or visit our Bedford, Texas Aromatherapy store today!
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