Feet. Last but certainly not least, use essential oils on your feet for an incredibly effective at-home cure for a variety of issues. While rumors that the feet absorb essential oils faster than other parts of the body are widely disputed, there's no doubt that the feet are full of various reflexology points.
You can experience the aromatic effects of these essential oils in a number of ways. For example, doTERRA recommends applying Balance to the soles of your feet, wrists, or palms at the beginning and end of the day to help you feel calm and relaxed. Lavender and sage can also be applied directly to the skin.
Try adding a few drops of oil to unscented body lotion or spritzing an essential oil spray directly onto bedding, a couch or a blanket that you use often. You can even apply some oils directly onto your skin in areas like your wrists, behind your ears, your neck or the bottom of your feet.
No. You should never diffuse more than 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Not only does Sleeping with a diffuser on, not increase the benefits of an essential oil, it can cause the body to stress, making your sleep less restful.
10 Sleep-Inducing Essential Oils
- Lavender Oil. Lavender is known for its relaxing effects.
- Chamomile Oil. Chamomile alleviates insomnia by reducing anxiety and tackling depression.
- Sweet Marjoram Oil.
- Bergamot Oil.
- Clary Sage Oil.
- Valerian Oil.
- Sandalwood Oil.
- Ylang Ylang Oil.
The menthol component of peppermint causes your muscles to relax, relieving stress and anxiety, which both add up to allowing you to gain more restful sleep.
The military method
- Relax your entire face, including the muscles inside your mouth.
- Drop your shoulders to release the tension and let your hands drop to the side of your body.
- Exhale, relaxing your chest.
- Relax your legs, thighs, and calves.
- Clear your mind for 10 seconds by imagining a relaxing scene.
Eucalyptus. Similar to peppermint, eucalyptus essential oil is an effective treatment for sleep apnea caused by congestion. Its anti-inflammatory properties will clear up mucus from the nose and throat leaving your airways clear for easier breathing through the night.
Nasal Function – If you're feeling sniffly, sneezy and itchy, putting Thieves on the soles of the feet can alleviate symptoms and encourage proper nasal function. Rub some into the soles of your feet or take a drop or two with orange juice to ward off airborne illnesses and amp up your immune system.
try rubbing eucalyptus oil on the soles of the feet/ of those who suffer from coughing at night/ do it right before bedtime/ this has given miraculous help to people of all ages and symptoms/ just try it.
Did you know that coconut oil has natural anti-fungal properties? It makes a great moisturizer for your legs, feet and heels. Use it daily to keep your feet smooth and prevent foot fungus.
The calming qualities of lavender essential oil can help you relax and it's anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties can provide natural pain relief for sore and achy feet and joints.
It has been proved that massaging your feet with warm olive oil or coconut oil can provide relief from inflammation caused by foot tendonitis.
Once blended with a carrier oil, lavender essential oil can be massaged into your skin or added to your bath. You can also sprinkle a few drops of lavender essential oil onto a cloth or tissue and inhale its aroma, or add the oil to an aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer.
For external use, diffuse ten to twelve drops of lavender oil into the air, rub one drop behind your ears, back of neck, or temples, add ten drops to a warm bath, or mix two drops with your body lotion.”
Putting it all together
- Remove the roller ball from the top of the bottle.
- Add drops of your selected essential oil(s)
- Top off the bottle with your chosen carrier oil.
- Reattach the roller ball to the bottle, and put the cap on.
- Shake well.
- Roll on—popular placements include neck, temples, wrists, chest and soles of feet.
Keep reading to learn more about the essential oils you can use to relieve your symptoms of anxiety.
- Valerian. Share on Pinterest.
- Jatamansi. Jatamansi is in the same plant family as valerian.
- Lavender. Lavender is one of the most popular aromatherapy oils.
- Jasmine.
- Holy basil.
- Sweet basil.
- Bergamot.
- Chamomile.
Make a cold or hot water compress and apply it to your lower back and abdomen. Mix a few drops of oil into a carrier oil and use it to massage your lower back and abdominal areas. Use a spray in your bedroom. Add a few drops of neat oil — an essential oil without a carrier oil — to your bedsheets and pillowcases.
