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Which Essential Oil is Best for Sleep? (try this recipe tonight!)

by Andrea Butje on September 05, 2019

Frankincense is one of the best essential oils for sleep that I know!

It’s very talented at helping people feel relaxed, and at calming down cycles of “overthinking” that can keep a lot of people lying awake and staring at their ceilings all night. (So frustrating!)

But even though Frankincense likes to spend time in peaceful solitude, sometimes it likes to be with friends, too.

So when Frankincense decided to create a new sleep recipe, it “interviewed” a few of its friends, looking for some of the best essential oils for sleep to partner with.

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Using Vetiver for Sleep: Forever Vetiver Linen Spray

by Andrea Butje on June 03, 2019

A hydrosol spray with Vetiver for sleep, relaxation, and calming your mind.

Sometimes when I can’t sleep, I have a chat with my good friend Vetiver. This “Oil of Tranquility” (that’s Vetiver’s nickname!) always helps me feel more relaxed.

Here’s one of our conversations . . .

Me: Oil of Tranquility, I can’t sleep! Can you help?

Vetiver: Of course! I love helping people sleep. First, let’s calm your mind. (Vetiver put on some soothing music.)

Me: Ohh, that’s lovely, Vetiver!

Vetiver: Thanks! Now, let’s cool you down . . . (Vetiver opened the windows in my room and a sweet, aromatic breeze wafted in.)

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My Favorite Aromatherapy Recipes for Sleep

May 25, 2015

I have created and shared so many Aromatherapy recipes for sleep… …but there is always room for more! I know that so many people have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. And I recently heard that the CDC called insufficient sleep a public health epidemic, so I thought I would share some of my favorite Aromatherapy recipes for sleep again. You can also learn to make your own blends in Aromahead Institute's Aromatherapy Certification Program. It can be helpful to try several recipes, because different remedies work for different people. […]

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8 hours of Sleep??

February 28, 2012

We all have those nights when sleep escapes us. Fortunately, there are some amazing essential oils for sleep that can help you get your eight hours. Try this blend to assure a good night sleep. In addition to using essential oils for sleep, here are a few tips to help you drift off to dreamland. If you know other people who would enjoy this recipe, feel free to share it. (A well-rested world is a happy world, right?) If you have success, I would love to know! […]

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Need More Sleep?

May 18, 2011

People often ask me about sleep--specifically, how to get more of it! We wrote a post about essential oils for sleep that you can read here. In addition to the ideas in our previous post about essential oils for sleep, I would add a linen spray. Use the spray on your sheets right before you get into bed. It works like a dream! (Sorry, couldn't resist!) […]

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