How to fight insomnia with essential oils?

The reputation of Roman Chamomile is well established in the field of herbal medicine. Numerous studies have demonstrated that infusions made from chamomile flowers help reduce stress and anxiety, which is why it is found in all kinds of herbal teas for the evening. L'Roman Chamomile essential oil is not to be outdone since it comes from its flowering tops, and thus concentrates all the aromatic molecules responsible for its properties. More than half of its concentration is found in one and the same family of molecules: esters, with unique molecules such asisobutyl angelate, 2-methylbutyl angelate, methylallyl angelate or even isoamyl angelate. This composition gives Roman Chamomile essential oil properties calming and relaxing powerful, allowing it to calm stress but also to promote falling asleep and the quality of sleep.

Roman Chamomile essential oil is also antispasmodic and analgesic. It is widely used for pain of nervous origin, teething, digestion problems or colic, all discomforts that can prevent you from falling asleep quickly. Its versatility therefore makes it an essential oil of choice for promote sleep. It is also very well tolerated by everyone, widely used in children, and presents very few risks.

Its only fault, not to mention its price which proves that it is a rare and precious essential oil, could be its smell. It may happen that the smell of Roman Chamomile is not pleasant. In this case, another essential oil or a synergistic use will be preferred to get a good night's sleep.

• When inhaled, pseveral choices are possible depending on preferences:
• Breathe directly over the bottle.
• Place a few drops on the wick of an inhaler or a tissue, to breathe as soon as the urge arises, even in the middle of the night.
• Place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for a gentler diffusion.

• In broadcast, ddiffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
  
• Through the skin, ddilute 1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, applied to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists and/or the soles of the feet.

• When inhaled, place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for a gentler diffusion.
• In broadcast, diffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
• Through the skin, dilute 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, massage on the solar plexus and/or the soles of the feet.

To fall asleep more easily, mix:

• 60 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
• 30 drops of essential oil Bergamot
• 30 drops of essential oil Petit grain bigarade or True Lavender according to preferences

Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!

Several choices are possible depending on preferences:

• For diffusion: pour the number of drops indicated on the diffuser instructions and diffuse for 15 minutes before bedtime.
• In inhalation: 2 to 3 drops of the mixture on the wick of an inhaler to breathe just before going to bed and as soon as necessary, or 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow or on a tissue to place on the bedside table .
• Cutaneously: 1 drop on the inside of the wrists to breathe. For sensitive skin, it is possible to add 4 mL of vegetable oil for application to the wrists, solar plexus or soles of the feet.

YES. Adults, children over 6 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old.

• Medical advice is necessary for people with asthma and epilepsy.
• Do not use in case of severe hypotension.
• An essential oil is photosensitizing. Do not expose yourself to the sun for 8 to 12 hours after application.
• It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use in case of skin application.

To sleep peacefully, take your empty bottle, and add:

• 10 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
• 5 drops of essential oil True Lavender or Petit grain bigarade according to preferences
• 5 drops of essential oil Marjoram with shells
• 180 drops of vegetable oil Apricot kernels

Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!

Through the skin, massage 3-4 drops of the mixture along the spine, on the solar plexus or the soles of the feet before bed. Pregnant women can also apply it to the inside of the wrists, to breathe. In addition, it is possible to place 1 drop of Roman Chamomile on the pillow.

YES. The adults, adolescents, babies over 3 months old, pregnant women over 3 months old and breastfeeding women.
NO. Pregnant women under 3 months, babies under 3 months.

• Medical advice is necessary for people with asthma and epilepsy.
• It is important not to overdose on oils as this may cause dizziness or reverse the effects.
• In case of severe hypotension, this synergy is contraindicated.
• One synergistic essential oil is cortison-like.
• It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.

L’true Lavender essential oil, Fine or Officinale, is probably the best known, and the most used for its calming, sedative and relaxing properties. It owes its properties to the 2 main molecules it contains:linalyl acetate, an ester, and the linalool, a monoterpenol. Together, they represent approximately 60% of its composition. Lavender's reputation certainly makes it the most studied essential oil. Numerous scientific publications are therefore available proving its effectiveness, particularly on the nervous system and on insomnia thanks to clinical studies.

Other studies have made it possible to demonstrate how the aromatic molecules of Lavender act. Linalool modulates the action of certain neurotransmitters: glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter, and serotonin, which is involved in the feeling of happiness. More precisely, it seems that linalool acts as a glutamate antagonist, and has an inhibitory action on AMPA, NMDA, and kainate type glutamate receptors. On serotonin, it would be an inhibitor of the reuptake system. In short, the glutamate could no longer act, and the serotonin would be favored. Linalool and linalyl acetate also have an action on acetylcholine, another neurotransmitter, which this time is involved in the contraction of skeletal muscles. This therefore explains thespasmolytic and muscle relaxant effect essential oil, allowing the management of muscular tensions. It is also recognized that linalyl acetate potentiates the effect of linalool.

Finally, True Lavender essential oil presents no risk of use, subject to proper use of course, except that it can be allergenic. It can therefore be used by everyone, even the most sensitive users such as pregnant women over 3 months and babies over 3 months. For all these reasons, it is very effective and above all very appreciated for promoting sleep, provided of course that you appreciate its smell.

For adults and children aged 3 and over. 

• Inhaled, pseveral choices are possible depending on preferences:
• Breathe directly over the bottle.
• Place a few drops on the wick of an inhaler or a tissue, to breathe as soon as the urge arises, even in the middle of the night.
• Place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for a gentler diffusion.
• In broadcast, ddiffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
  
• Dermal, ddilute 1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, applied to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists and/or the soles of the feet.
  
• In the bath, dilute 5 to 10 drops in a tablespoon of bath base, pour everything into the bath water. No rinsing, go straight to bed with reading a quiet story.

For children and babies from 3 months.

• Inhaled, place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for gentler diffusion.
• In broadcast, diffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
• Dermal, dilute 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, massage on the solar plexus and/or the soles of the feet.

The smell of Orange blossom can bring back many memories for some people. L'essential oil of Petit Grain Bigarade does not come from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, but from the leaves. We still find this smell so characteristic and enveloping. Surprisingly, the main molecules found in Petit Grain Bigarade are the same as those in True Lavender: approximately 50% ester,linalyl acetate, and around 20% monoterpenol, the famous linalool.

The properties of the two essential oils are therefore very close, given the mode of action of these molecules, developed above. Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil is thus, unsurprisingly, recognized for its calming and sedative properties of the nervous system, analgesic and antispasmodic. So many beneficial virtues to promote relaxation and therefore falling asleep.

If his smell is very different from Lavender True, this is thanks to the many other molecules present in lower concentrations. We must not forget that an essential oil contains a good hundred aromatic molecules which, if they are not all recognized for their therapeutic properties, still contribute to the effectiveness and especially to the organoleptic quality of the oil. essential oil. So, depending on preferences, Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil can be a good alternative for people who do not like the smells of Chamomile or Lavender. Finally, it is a very safe essential oil that can be used from the age of 3 months and in pregnant women.

For adults and children aged 3 and over. 

• Inhaled, pseveral choices are possible depending on preferences:
• Breathe directly over the bottle.
• Place a few drops on the wick of an inhaler or a tissue, to breathe as soon as the urge arises, even in the middle of the night.
• Place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for a gentler diffusion.
• In broadcast, ddiffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
  
• Dermal, ddilute 1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, applied to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists and/or the soles of the feet.
  
• In the bath, dilute 5 to 10 drops in a tablespoon of bath base, pour everything into the bath water. No rinsing, go straight to bed with reading a quiet story.

For children and babies from 3 months.

• Inhaled, place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for gentler diffusion.
• In broadcast, diffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
• Dermal, dilute 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, massage on the solar plexus and/or the soles of the feet.

L’bergamot essential oil is part of the large family of citrus essences. Among the points in common with other essences, we find a monoterpene in the main molecule, limonene, and traces of coumarins, the bergapten. Where Bergamot stands out is with the other molecules present in high concentration:linalyl acetate, an ester, and the linalool, a monoterpenol. These two molecules are also found in the essential oils of Petit Grain Bigarade and True Lavender, and are partly responsible for the properties sedative and muscle relaxant bergamot. The latter has nevertheless been the subject of numerous scientific research on its properties on sleep, which have made it possible to demonstrate even more interesting properties.

Bergapten, although present in lower concentration (< 1%), would have the capacity toinfluence melatonin production. This molecule is known as the sleep hormone. It is in fact naturally secreted by the pineal gland after nightfall, and participates in the control of circadian rhythms (alternation between wakefulness and sleep). A study demonstrated that bergapten inhibits the breakdown of melatonin, which would have the effect of increasing the duration of its presence, and therefore playing a role in inducing sleep. Bergamot would also have the effect of increasing the production of GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits many brain functions, particularly involved in fear or anxiety, thus suggesting an effect anxiolytic bergamot.

Finally, thefresh and fruity smell bergamot and often very appreciated, and better accepted than other more pronounced smells. Other citrus essential oils with sedative properties can also be considered in the context of insomnia, and according to individual preferences, such as Green, Yellow or Red Mandarin, Lemon, Sweet or Blood Orange, etc. However, we must not forget that citrus essences are photosensitizing. There is no risk in using them at night, but be careful when using them for a short nap during the day: you should not expose yourself for 8 to 12 hours after application.

For adults and children aged 3 and over. 

• Inhaled, pseveral choices are possible depending on preferences:
• Breathe directly over the bottle.
• Place a few drops on the wick of an inhaler or a tissue, to breathe as soon as the urge arises, even in the middle of the night.
• Place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for a gentler diffusion.
• In broadcast, ddiffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
  
• Dermal, ddilute 1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, applied to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists and/or the soles of the feet.
  

For children and babies from 3 months.

In broadcast, diffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.

Although its smell is not unanimous, theshell Marjoram essential oil is very often used for difficulty falling asleep and other sleep disorders. Its alcohols and monoterpene carbides (terpinen-4-ol, sabinene in particular) make it a very relaxing, whether at the nervous or muscular level. Shelled Marjoram does indeed have an action neurotransmitter inhibitor responsible for the excitement. It also acts on calcium channels and disrupts muscle contractions, which allows general appeasement. It is also euphoric, so it is indicated in cases of overwork or anxiety which can lead to insomnia.

Although it is part of the Origanum genus, it does not present the contraindications generally linked to other Oreganos. On the contrary, it is very flexible in use, and authorized from the age of 3 months and for pregnant and breastfeeding women. However, you must be careful to follow the instructions for use to avoid taking any risks, as with all essential oils.

For adults and children aged 3 and over. 

• Inhaled, pseveral choices are possible depending on preferences:
• Breathe directly over the bottle.
• Place a few drops on the wick of an inhaler or a tissue, to breathe as soon as the urge arises, even in the middle of the night.
• Place 1 drop on the upper corner of the pillow, or on a tissue placed on the bedside table for a gentler diffusion.
• In broadcast, ddiffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
  
• Dermal, ddilute 1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, applied to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists and/or the soles of the feet.

For children and babies from 3 months.

• In broadcast, diffuse in the bedroom, 10 minutes before bedtime.
• Dermal, dilute 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, massage on the solar plexus and/or the soles of the feet.

Much more renowned for its draining and regenerating properties of the liver,greenland Ledon essential oil is also calming and sedative of the nervous system. It is also antispasmodic and muscle relaxant thanks to the presence of sabinene, β-selinene and β-bisabolene. It therefore allows the body to rest. It is particularly interesting for people with insomnia linked to liver weakness, who tend to suffer from nocturnal awakenings.

However, it is quite rare and therefore quite expensive, and its use must be controlled. It is in fact preferable to limit its use to the skin, and only for adults and adolescents.

For adults and adolescents. Through the skin, dilute 1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil, applying to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists and/or the soles of the feet.

L’lemon balm essential oil is very interesting against insomnia for its richness in citrals, since it contains between 35 and 74%. These molecules, which in reality correspond to neral and geranial, also have the capacity to act on neurotransmitters, here the serotonin involved in anxiety. Melissa essential oil is also known to be cardiac sedative and muscle relaxant by action on calcium channels. Lemon balm could therefore be interesting for people who are particularly tense, both muscular and cardiac. Her lemony smell is generally very appreciated.

Among its drawbacks, we remember its price since Melissa essential oil is very expensive, but also its risks of use. Citrals, in high concentrations, present a dermocaustic risk for the skin. This essential oil should therefore only be used by adults and adolescents, and diluted.

Among the essential oils rich in citrals that can have an effect on insomnia, we can also cite Lemongrass, Lemon Tea Tree or even Exotic or Fragrant Verbena.

For adults and adolescents. Dermal, dilute 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, applied to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists and/or the soles of the feet.