Sleep has become a modern lifestyle problem. Between one third to a half of American population is taking sleeping pills or other medical help to get sleep. Not only that, insomnia has really become a serious problem throughout the world.
Anxiety, stress and lack of physical activity are some of the main causes of sleep deprivation.
Do you sleep well?
If the answer is yes then you are one of a few lucky people. If the answer is no, then you must learn how to sleep well. With few changes and use of cedarwood essential oil your sleep will improve and you will feel fresh when you wake up.
Table of Contents
- How Good is Cedarwood Essential Oil for Sleep?
- How to Use Cedarwood Essential Oil for Deep Sleep?
- Caution for Using Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Other Tips for Better Night Sleep
How Good is Cedarwood Essential Oil for Sleep?
Cedarwood Essential oil is extracted from Cedar wood by the distillation process.
Cedarwood (cedrus atlantica) has warm woodsy aroma that creates comforting and uplifting experience
In addition to many other capabilities cedarwood Essential oil also possesses sedative capabilities to put you to sleep. It is an excellent home remedy for insomnia.
Following properties of cedarwood Essential oil help in getting good sleep
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves focus
- Relieves spasm
- Reduces muscle pains
- Provides cough relief
- Relieves tension
- Minimizes skin irritation and itchiness
All these capabilities of cedarwood essential oil prepare you for sleep.
The scent of cedarwood oil helps to produce serotonin. This triggers melatonin in the brain which induces sleep.
You feel calm and sleep well.
How to Use Cedarwood Essential Oil for Deep Sleep?
You can use cedarwood Essential oil in the following different ways to get good sleep.
1. Inhale Cedarwood Oil
The best sedative effect you will get is by directly inhaling Cedarwood Essential oil.
- Keep a bottle of cedarwood oil handy at your bedside.
- Open the bottle and inhale the aroma directly.
- Do it slowly for couple of times.
- Put the lid on the bottle and keep it back.
- Close your eyes and relax.
2. Apply Topically for Better Sleep
Topical application of cedarwood Essential oil also works well.
- Add a couple of drops of cedarwood oil in 10 drops of virgin coconut oil
- Mix well
- Rub it directly under your eyebrows
- Close your eyes and relax
The aroma of the oil (1) will last for long and induce sleep.
If your skin is not sensitive then you can apply cedarwood Essential oil directly on your skin. It does not require a carrier oil in most cases
3. Sprinkle Cedarwood Oil Near Your Pillow
If you do not like to put it on your eyebrows then you can sprinkle a few drops on a tissue to keep near your pillow to get the same effect of good sleep.
- Put two drops of cedarwood Essential oil each on two tissue papers and keep them on both left and right side of your pillow just before going to bed
- Lie down and relax
- Breath slow and long
You will get excellent deep sleep.
Caution for Using Cedarwood Essential Oil
It is important that you buy hundred percent natural cedarwood Essential oil.
Cedarwood Essential oil generally does not require dilution with any carrier oil as it is mild on most skins.
Do a patch test on your forearm skin. If you do not get itching or any other irritation then you can use the oil on your skin directly.
However if your skin is sensitive then dilute it in other carrier oil such as virgin coconut oil or sweet almond oil.
Other Tips for Better Night Sleep
A few lifestyle changes can really make a big improvement in your night sleep.
- Check your mattress - A good quality mattress and pillow are really important for getting good sleep. If your mattress is old and damaged, change it.
- Follow a sleep schedule - Get into a rhythm of sleeping daily at the same time. This not only helps in good sleep but also improve your overall health.
- Exercise regularly - A 30 to 40 minutes of walk is enough daily exercise to get good night sleep. You can do any exercise of your choice. Do it in the morning so that your entire day remain active and at night you sleep well.
- Avoid naps - Avoid naps during the day to get good sleep at night.
- Take early dinner - Take your dinner 3 hours before your scheduled bedtime. This way there will be no undigested food in your stomach to create sleeping problems.
- Have a bedtime ritual - Relax before going to the bed, listen to music, do yoga or any other activity that reduces stress and anxiety.
With these Lifestyle changes and using cedarwood and other essential oils you will definitely get good sleep.