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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.) […]

An effective, sweet-smelling way to use 3 essential oils for sleep! Getting enough sleep is a popular reason that people turn to essential oils. Fortunately, there are a lot of essential oils for sleep that can help calm overthinking and soothe the nervous system. This blend includes three of them: Lavender, Green Mandarin, and Bergamot. This is actually a stock blend recipe, which means we’re making more than we need for a single session of diffusing. We’re going to use a 5 ml bottle with an orifice reducer. Since you only need to diffuse about 5–6 drops of essential oils for sleep, you’ll have plenty “in stock” if you want to use it again! This blend can last several weeks or months, depending on how often you use it. […]

5 Powerhouse Essential Oils for Supporting Immunity Against Colds and Flu. Winter is prime time for viruses in many parts of the world. Fortunately, essential oils offer us powerful ways to stay healthy. […]

Aromatherapy to help kids sleep safe and sound I love making aromatherapy recipes that kids can use! But I do want to be careful about the amount of essential oils (and the kinds of oils) that I use for kids. I choose essential oils that are super-safe, and aromas that are familiar. […]