As I emphasized in my previous article about creating a bedtime routine, aromatherapy plays an essential role in psychologically preparing you for sleep. This structured approach to sleep can help you feel more organized and prepared for a restful night. This article is based on a scholarly article; a reference will be provided at the end.

Aromatherapy has been found to offer several benefits for improving sleep. Certain essential oils, such as lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood, are known for their calming and sedative effects, which can help promote relaxation and prepare the body and mind for sleep. These essential oils can be inhaled using a diffuser or applied topically after dilution with a carrier oil. The gentle and pleasant scents of these oils can help to reduce stress and anxiety, creating a more peaceful environment for sleep. Aromatherapy is a natural and non-invasive way to support healthy sleep patterns and improve overall sleep quality.

As for me, I use lavender essential oil in a diffuser. The smell of lavender relaxes me and now I have accosicated the scent of lavender with sleep. According to the article “Lavender and Sleep: A Systemic Review of the Evidence” by Katie Louise Fismer and colleagues, there is not enough evidence that lavender or specifically active components of lavender, linalyl acetate, and linalool do not have a physiological effect for sleep but have shown psychological effects in improving sleep in the small population of the study.

Sleep should be treated like a ritual. These steps need to be completed hours before sleep. Aromatherapy is one way to ensure a good night’s sleep.

Here are some tips to set up your sleep:

• Clean and organize your room 2 hours before sleep
• After cleaning, turn your diffuser on with lavender essential oil in it (I usually run it on a 1-hour timer)
• Dim the lights (warm lights are preferred)
• Set the correct temperature

By following these steps, you can improve your quality of sleep. However, if you do have chronic sleeplessness or insomnia, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Please consult a physician for professional support and guidance. Your health and well-being are important.

Happy sleeping.

Reference:

Lavender and Sleep: A Systemic Review of the Evidence.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876382012010700