Essential Oils for Sleep What to Know

Certain essential oils like lavender, chamomile, valerian, ylang-ylang, vetiver, bergamot, peppermint, and rose may aid sleep when inhaled or topically applied.

* Inhaling oils through a diffuser is an easy way to fill a room with the aroma.

* Try a sleep-promoting bath by adding oils to carrier oils, epsom salt, or bubble bath.

* Massage these oils into pressure points for deep relaxation.

* Spray fabrics like linen or pajamas for subtle benefits throughout the night.

_Note: Talk to a doctor before using essential oils, especially when pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take them internally!_