I sometimes put a couple of drops of lavender oil on a cotton ball or tissue and slip it into my pillow case for the night, it lasts for days without refreshing, but I have to be careful not to make it too strong, the aroma should be mild. Ideally it's used in a room with a special diffuser, but I haven't bought one of those yet, I may someday.
Lavender is know to relax, I've put a couple of drops in my bubble bath sometimes to feel the calm, also helps with sleep and stress. Here's more information on lavender oil and it's benefits. http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/natures-alternative-anxiety-and-sleep-drugs-flower
Lavender is know to relax, I've put a couple of drops in my bubble bath sometimes to feel the calm, also helps with sleep and stress. Here's more information on lavender oil and it's benefits. http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/natures-alternative-anxiety-and-sleep-drugs-flower
Nature's Alternative To Anxiety and Sleep Drugs Is A Flower
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Tuesday, September 19th 2017 at 2:15 pm
Written By:
Linda Woolven & Ted Snider
Lavender is not only beautiful but one of the most medically useful essential oils. Recent research is proving its power and versatility to provide effective and safe alternatives to pharmaceuticals for common physical and psychological challenges.
Lavender: Relaxed & Alert
A remarkable feature of lavender is that it can simultaneously relax you and wake you up. A review of studies on lavender concluded that scenting a room with lavender essential oil can improve feelings of well being, sleep and alertness while decreasing aggression and anxiety (Psychother Res 2002).
This incredible ability of lavender to promote relaxation and alertness simultaneously has been noticed before. In a 1998 study, people given lavender had increased drowsiness, less depression and were more relaxed, but also performed math calculations quicker and more accurately (Int J Neurosci). Another study found that lavender oil made people feel both more active and fresher and more relaxed compared to a placebo oil. The lavender also significantly lowered their blood pressure, heart rate and skin temperature (J Med Assoc Thai 2012;95(4):598-606).
