Essential Aromatherapy Oils for Sleep, Calmness, Focus and Energy

Sleep

Studies show how beneficial sleep is to our wellbeing. Eight hours of sleep per night is essential. There are essential oils which induce and maintain a peaceful night's sleep.

You can utilize the oils using room diffusers or put a few drops on a piece of muslin or cotton and keep near the bed, or keep an open jar of the oil next to your bed.

Oils for sleep: cedar, clary sage, chamomile, lavender, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, marjoram, frankincense, rose.

Stress

Stress is the worst development of the modern world. There are oils which reduce stress and anxiety. You'll need to find one or a combination of oils that work for you. Keep this close at hand for when you need calmness and clarity. Apply to the temples and wrists to ease tensions.

Oils for less stress: chamomile, rose, clary sage, frankincense, lavender, bergamot, marjoram, ylang-ylang, lemon, geranium, orange, sandalwood, vetiver.

Clarity

Sleeping well and calm, but you need clarity of mind or need to break the midday mental fog?  Have a sniff of the oil that makes your mental fatigue disappear and help you to remember and get focused. A study showed that taking a sniff of rosemary can increase memory by 75%! Face mists are a great way for instant results or a simple inhalation of your personal blend of oils.

Oils for clarity & concentration: cedar, basil, peppermint, rosemary, vetiver, grapefruit, pine, juniper.

Energy

Struggling with motivation in the mornings? Slumping energy during the day? There are wonderful oils to help you ease fatigue,  boost mood and up energy levels. Peppermint oil can help to boost exercise levels.

Oils for energy: peppermint, ginger, rosemary,  lemon, orange, grapefruit, eucalyptus, cinnamon, black pepper, jasmine.