Anyone use Lavender to help them sleep?

I do not use it, but I have heard that folks sometimes buy the scented essential oils and put a few drops on your pillow case. Some brands of those solid air fresheners come in lavender as well.
 
Deb, yes the scent of lavender does aid with relaxation. I love the scent and use it for the fragrance. A good quality lavender oil dabbed here and there, around your pillow, etc. Quality oil isn't cheap- if it is, it's junk. Whole Foods, Amazon, Pier One, Hobby Lobby, even Walmart carry it. It can be $10 to $20 dollars depending on size.

Also, a good quality room-spray is another option; you can find those at the same stores.

There are so many brands, I can't remember the names, sorry!

Some mix lavender with other scents- I avoid those.
 

I sometimes put a drop or two of Lavender Essential Oil on a tissue or cotton ball and put it inside my pillow case. The last couple of times I found it too strong to be near my nose at night, so I used one drop only. I've only bought one brand, the bottle is lasting me forever, but I don't recommend the brand I have, I'd try another if I bought it again in the future.

The brand I have is NOW brand, and I bought it in a health food store, it's 100% pure lavender. But the scent surprised me, it's not true to a lavender flower, it's not as nice at all, and I love the scent of real lavender. It was one of the lesser expensive choices on the shelf, next time I'd pay more....but not guarantee I guess that the oil would smell like the flower.

It does seem to help you relax though, and I've read about people also using a little diluted oil on their pet's collars, beds, etc. for anxiety. Harmful to pets though to apply full strength, especially near their face, noses, etc. They sell oil diffusers, that's probably the best way to use it, and keep it away from your face.
 
Yes, I've been doing the same as Seabreeze placing some on a cotton ball, tissue or sometimes just dropping some on the inside on my pillow for the past few years. I find it it very relaxing and generally fall to sleep rather quickly.
 
I sprinkle lavender on my pillow and over my sheets BUT not counting on that for sleep. I like the fragrance and count on my sleep combo that I've talked about here...wish I could help you and that some of my combo stuff could help you.
 
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