Watching TV at night, you’ll probably see tens of commercials with medications that will promise you better sleep. Of course, what they only tell you at the very end is that they often have lots of side effects. Two of the worst side effects that medications for sleep can have are being unable to wake up whenever you want and feeling overly tired in the morning. For many people, these side effects can be so unwanted that they spend nights staring at the ceiling unable to sleep.
Fortunately, there are many different herbs out there that you can use to create essential oils for better sleep. The great thing about using essential oils to help you get to sleep is that, as long as you’re using them properly, there aren’t any unwanted side effects. You simply allow the smell of the oil to help you to drift off to happier dreams.
It is important to remember that when using essential oils they should not be ingested. While some essential oils are best not used on the skin, it is never a good idea to ingest them. To use an essential oil you can try some of the following options:
- Dabbing the oil on your temples or wrists
- Using a diffuser
- Using essential oil-infused lotions and creams
- Putting oils on a cotton ball near your pillow
- Using soaps infused with essential oils
- Using candles made with essential oils
The infographic by SleePare below shows 15 different essential oils, all backed by science, that can help you to fall asleep faster, sleep more deeply, and feel more relaxed. What’s great about these essential oils is that many of the plants can be grown right in your own back yard or window box planter making them even more convenient to help you sleep better.
