Traditional Chinese medicine uses aromatherapy so that people can sleep better. What is aromatherapy? It is a practice to heal various diseases which is one of insomnia by using the scent of plant-derived essential oil. Aromatherapy is used to induce restlessness and relaxation, proved to help relieve anxiety and alleviate mild depression. People who practice aromatherapy can use the aroma of healing to create various mental and emotional states including drowsiness.
Aromatherapy for sleeping
Aromatherapy to calm, relax, and induce sleep is common in some hospitals to use nasal inhalers containing essential vegetable oils such as lavender so that patients can better sleep.
There is an aroma therapy scented device on the Internet, but you can use your aromatherapy sachet to place a night stand or you can make your pillow to relieve insomnia.
Remember that each person can react differently to various scents of plants used in aromatherapy. Some types of aromatherapy use one herb, the other types combine herbs for maximum effect.
Commonly used sleeping essential oils
- lavender - Lavender can be used as essential oils made from lavender flowers or as sachets made from fresh or dried lavender flowers. According to research in Europe, smoking the scent of lavender promotes relaxation and drowsiness. One study was conducted on 56 patients in the ICU ward. The person who smoked lavender slept better than the one who did not.
- Vetiver - This root plant can be ground or distilled to make an essential oil for sleep induction. It smells rocky and can be mixed with chamomile and / or lavender.
- Iran Iran - Iran Iran has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to promote good sleep. It is a nice fruity and floral fragrance that acknowledges good night's sleep.
- Roman chamomile - This is a type of chamomile, which induces quiet and relaxed mind conditions that are perfect for sleeping when inhaled. It can be used in bagged ground or "loose" form, or it can be used as essential oil. It is a fragrance like a flower.
- Bergamot - Bergamot is cold pressed oil obtained from the skin or skin of citrus fruits of bergamot. This is distinguished from other citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits which tend to stimulate sensation. Bergamot has healing and restlessness. It will help balance feelings so that you can sleep better. You can use it in dry form or simply breathe with essential oil. It is similar to other sleep inducing herb prescriptions used in aroma therapy.
- Marjoram - This is not only cooking, spice is being used extensively in the world of aromatherapy. It is a known muscle relaxer to inhale and helps to induce more comfortable sleep.
- Sandalwood - It is mainly used as an essential oil made from sandalwood tree. Drop a few drops in your palm or soft towel and go to bed on or over the pillow.
- Frank sense - The smoke from Frankincense's burning oil contains incensole acetate which helps relieve anxiety and depression. Both are an important factor in many chronic insomnia.
- Valerian - Valerian essential oils are the oldest and most studied to improve the quality of insomnia and sleep. It includes compounds that activate the GABA receptors in the brain and balance the circulation of the body to promote undisturbed sleep. Valerian essential oil can also help anxiety, depression and improve mood. Anxiety and depression are two of the main causes of anxiety, evil evil of this oil that reduces the negative energy and chemicals in the body and brings peace, calmness and resting abilities.
- Clary Sage - Clary Sage works like a Valerian by affecting GABA receptors in the brain. In one study, clary sage essential oils have been shown to have significant anti-stress effects. This oil is also used for patients suffering from depression.
How to use aromatherapy
- The essential oil diffuser can diffuse the aroma of essential oils into the air and create a wonderful aroma therapy for sleep induction so that you can place it on your night stand.
- You can take herbs listed above and use them in fresh or dry form to create a sachet to hold with you on or over the bed. Fragrance fills the air around your sleeping space so that there is no problem with sleep.
- You can also dilute the essential oil with vegetable oil and rub it to the skin. It is especially effective when placed on the back of the neck or under the foot for a comfortable sleeping environment.
- Essential oil candles are also available. Please search for high quality products containing essential oils.
- Essential oils can also be dropped into a warm bath to relax the muscles and mind as part of the evening sleep ritual.
