There have been many studies that have proven the effectiveness of lavender on the quality of sleep. Some examples show that lavender improved sleep quality in fifteen healthy students.
1, in sixty-four heart disease patients
2, and in thirty-four midlife women with insomnia
3. Therefore, it has been clinically proven across a wide range of people that lavender does really help you sleep.
Lavender essential oil is a proven, gentle way to fall into a relaxing sleep. It can be used in a variety of different ways, including putting a few drops on your temples or spraying it on your pillow as pillow mist. Lavandula Angustifolia is the best type of lavender oil to use to help you fall asleep.
WHY DOES LAVENDER HELP YOU SLEEP?
Lavender essential oil contains potent chemical components such as linalool, linalyl acetate and camphor that act as anxiety relievers and sedatives. These components interact with the brain and nervous system to reduce agitation, restlessness, and aggression. This is why lavender helps you relax and makes drifting off to sleep easier.
HOW DO YOU USE LAVENDER OIL FOR SLEEP?
DIRECTLY ON YOUR SKIN
Lavender is rapidly absorbed through the skin, so this is the quickest and most effective way to use lavender to help you sleep5. Place 2-3 drops on your temples or on the soles of your feet. Generally speaking, lavender is safe to use directly on your skin, however, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult with your doctor. Never ingest lavender oil, put it in your eyes or on broken skin.
PILLOW MIST
Our Pillow mist contains steam-distilled Lavandula Angustifolia essential oil. Spray it directly on your pillow or use it as a room mist. With lavender essential oil, a little goes a long way. If you make your own, include no more than 1ml of lavender essential oil per 120ml of pillow mist. Using too much oil can stain your pillowcases.
ON A TISSUE
If you prefer not to spray anything directly onto your pillowcase, you can place a few drops of essential oil onto a tissue or handkerchief. Place the tissue inside your pillowcase.
IN A DIFFUSER
Diffuse lavender essential oil in the room before going to bed. We recommend an electric mist diffuser that automatically turns off. Mist diffusers don’t use heat and so, don’t destroy any part of the oil. A timer will give you peace of mind that the diffuser will not be running all night.
ADVANTAGES OF USING LAVENDER
There are no side effects which strong sleep medication can produce e.g. daytime drowsiness and an upset stomach.
100% naturally grown lavender oil doesn’t contain any pesticides or herbicides.
It has a host of other benefits including anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
IS IT SAFE TO APPLY LAVENDER OIL TO THE SKIN?
Most essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin because they are so potent, and no essential oil should be applied directly to an open wound. However, there is a growing body of evidence that lavender essential oil is safe to use directly on the skin. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use.