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 Oils 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 dreamy, relaxing blends before falling asleep. They include essential oils known for enhancing a good night’s rest. Sweet dreams!
* Young Living essential oils are the highest quality and the only oils I use. These blends might smell a little different if using oils from other companies. You can read more about why I choose Young Living here.
Dreamland
- 4 drops of vetiver
- 3 drops of white angelica
- 5 drops of orange
1000 Nights
- 2 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of vetiver
- 2 drops of palmarosa
- 2 drops of rose
Nighty Night
- 2 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of bergamot
- 2 drops of chamomile
Deep Sleep
- 4 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of sandalwood
- 2 drops of clary sage
Sweet Sleep
- 3 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of spearmint
- 2 drops of tangerine
- 1 drop of ylang ylang
Sweet Dreams
- 3 drops of frankincense
- 3 drops of tangerine
- 3 drops of lavender
Over the Moon
- 3 drops of idaho grand fir
- 3 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of valor
Starry Night
- 3 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of stress away
- 3 drops of lime
Under the Stars
- 5 drops of bergamot
- 4 drops of northern lights black spruce
- 3 drops of cedarwood
- 2 drops of frankinsence
Dream
- 5 drops of lavender
- 4 drops of cedarwood
- 1 drop of vetiver
Lullaby
- 4 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of bergamot
- 1 drop of ylang ylang
Bedtime Stories
- 4 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of vetiver
- 1 drop of bergamot
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
Like a Baby
- 6 drops of gentle baby
- 2 drops of bergamot
Beauty Sleep
- 3 drops of ylang ylang
- 2 drops of spearmint
- 2 drops of bergamot
- 1 drop of jasmine
Dream Catcher
- 3 drops of cedarwood
- 3 drop of clary sage
Goodnight Moon
- 4 drops of valor
- 4 drops of cedarwood
Slumber Party
- 4 drops of vanilla
- 3 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of tangerine
- 1 drop of cedarwood
Sleeping Spell
- 3 drops of cedarwood
- 3 drops of patchouli
- 2 drops of roman chamomile
See You in my Dreams
- 4 drops of sensation
- 2 drops of vanilla
Legend of Sleepy Hallow
- 3 drops of lavender
- 3 drops of bergamot
- 3 drops of valerian
Snuggles
- 4 drops of white angelica
- 3 drops of orange
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- 4 drops of seedlings calm
- 2 drops of orange
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Sources
- National Sleep Foundation. 2022, www.thensf.org/sleep-in-america-polls/. Accessed 28 Sept. 202
