Essential oils have many virtues and each of them have their properties. And when seeking a restful sleep , these may prove to be valuable allies.
The advice of Jean-Pierre Jouve, creator of the Maëllya brand, products based on organic and natural essential oils for the whole family, to know where to turn
- Lavender essential oil to relax
Gold medal essential oils to prioritize to improve the quality of his sleep: lavender.
She has the ability to relax and relax and is especially recommended for anxiety or stress .
In their book "My natural beauty book", the journalists Anne Ghesquière and Marie de Foucault, specialists in natural well-being, recommend depositing two drops of pure lavender essential oil on the solar plexus before bedtime.
Another option: dilute in a spoon of honey two to three drops of essential oil and let it melt in the mouth, just after dinner.
- Lemon essential oil to calm the senses
Citrus essential oils are excellent for soothing the senses. The citronella-flavored essential oil has the ability to soothe the body and thus help you fall asleep.
Be careful, "you should never use a pure essential oil, except in a very small area.Or oral, you must first seek advice from an aromatherapy specialist.I advise diffusion, so that the essential oil act by the respiratory tracts ", recalls Jean-Pierre Jouve.
By mixing the good essential oils, interesting interactions are also obtained. The mixture of essential oils of lavender and orange diffused in the room is particularly recommended by Anne Ghesquière and Marie de Foucault. So we diffuse or spray in the air with vials sprays to prepare an environment conducive to rest.
- Basil essential oil against anxiety
Very common in cooking, basil is also a very effective plant when distilled.
Basil in particular is effective against nausea and digestive disorders - which can sometimes be the cause of difficulty falling asleep - but also to calm anxiety and therefore relax. It would also relieve migraines and soothe insomnia. It is diffused in the room for a relaxing and totally restful sleep.
Reminder: when using essential oils, always take care to observe the usual precautions. Oral and cutaneous routes are avoided, and the respiratory tract is always preferred, by depositing a few drops of essential oils on a pebble so that they diffuse, or even a handkerchief, or by using an essential oil diffuser provided for this effect. Finally, we avoid using essential oils when pregnant or with children.
