The importance of high-quality sleep is greatly underestimated. During sleep, our bodies perform numerous imperative functions like clearing out neurotoxins/waste, restoring hormonal balance, resetting the immune system, and more.
The CDC considers insufficient sleep to be a “public health epidemic”. If you have trouble sleeping at night, you’re not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s “Sleep in America” Poll, 1/3 of the American population is sleep deprived. In this blog, I share how to naturally support sleep by diffusing essential oils.
using essential oil for sleep support
For centuries, cultures worldwide have utilized aromatherapy. Using the power of plants is a natural way to support different systems of the human body. If you’re new to using essential oils, click here for a more in-depth explanation of what they are and how to use them.
diffuser blends for sweet dreams
Diffuse these blends before falling asleep. Sweet dreams!
dreamland
- 4 drops of vetiver
- 3 drops of white angelica
- 5 drops of orange
over the moon
- 3 drops of idaho grand fir
- 3 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of valor
sleep tight
- 3 drops of northern lights black spruce
- 3 drops of white angelica
- 3 drops of lavender
snooze button
- 5 drops of lavender
- 4 drops of ylang ylang
- 2 drops of geranium
dream catcher
- 3 drops of cedarwood
- 3 drop of clary sage
deep sleep
- 4 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of sandalwood
- 2 drops of clary sage
starry night
- 3 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of stress away
- 3 drops of lime
slumber party
- 4 drops of vanilla
- 3 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of tangerine
- 1 drop of cedarwood
sweet dreams
- 3 drops of frankincense
- 3 drops of tangerine
- 3 drops of lavender
goodnight moon
- 4 drops of valor
- 4 drops of cedarwood
lullaby
- 4 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of bergamot
- 1 drop of ylang ylang
under the stars
- 5 drops of bergamot
- 4 drops of northern lights black spruce
- 3 drops of cedarwood
- 2 drops of frankinsence
sweet sleep
- 3 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of spearmint
- 2 drops of tangerine
- 1 drop of ylang ylang
see you in my dreams
- 4 drops of ylang ylang
- 3 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of frankincense
- 1 drops of vanilla
pillowtalk
- 2 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of bergamot
- 2 drops of chamomile
lights out
- 2 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of vetiver
- 2 drops of rose
like a baby
- 6 drops of gentle baby
- 2 drops of bergamot
bedtime blend
- 3 drops of cedarwood
- 3 drops of patchouli
- 2 drops of chamomile
after dark
- 4 drops of juniper
- 2 drops of palo santo
- 2 drops of chamomile
bedtime stories
- 4 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of vetiver
- 1 drop of bergamot
beauty sleep
- 3 drops of ylang ylang
- 2 drops of bergamot
- 2 drops of rose
twinkle twinkle little star
- 4 drops of seedlings calm
- 2 drops of orange
This blog is for general information and inspiration about health and wellness. It’s not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified professional before making any health-related decisions.
Sources
- National Sleep Foundation. 2022, www.thensf.org/sleep-in-america-polls/. Accessed 28 Sept. 202







