What I use in my diffuser when I go to bed.
I often am asked what oils work for certain things. While I can't prescribe anything, I CAN tell you what I use when I go to bed!
I use a combo of Cedarwood and Vetiver oils in my diffuser at night. Here is my YouTube video on my bedtime oils. Read below to get a little more detail for those of you who prefer to know the nitty-gritty
Young Living's blog post on Vetiver oil.
Young Livings blog post on Cedarwood oil.
Cedarwood is distilled from the wood of the tree. In ancient times Cedarwood oil was used in
Tibetan communities and by Native Americans. The wood was used to build ships,
furniture and buildings. In Egyptian culture
it was used during the mummification process.
Many religious ceremonies use it for prayer and meditation.
Cedarwood deodorizes, repels insects and can be used on the
skin. It may enhance your scalp when
added to coconut oil or your shampoo and can also address muscle aches (Make a
rub with some coconut or V6 oil, add some cedarwood and rub away!). It is used in many cosmetics such as lotion,
and shampoo Cedarwood oil may ease
tension, decrease hyperactivity and the warm earthy aroma can promote sleep.
Vetiver-
Vetiver has a really sweet and woody aroma, I think it smells like you just walked into the woods after a rain. It can be applied topically or diffused to create a warm welcoming space.
Vetiver has a really sweet and woody aroma, I think it smells like you just walked into the woods after a rain. It can be applied topically or diffused to create a warm welcoming space.
Vetiver is a perennial grass native to Asia and the oil is
derived from the root of the plant. The
roots can grow 7-10 feet long. It is steam
distilled.
The uplifting aroma helps calm your mind to study, work on tasks
and is relaxing but also helps to tune out distractions.
Vetiver oil is very thick and it may help if you put a
roller top or dropper top on the bottle, or mix with a carrier oil in another
bottle. I like to warm it in my pocket
for a few minutes before I use it.
It may help muscle aches, is used in many colognes.
Fun Fact:
The roots of the vetiver plant were used as a sort of air-conditioning in ancient days. Mats were woven out of the root and then the mat was soaked in water and hung in windows and doors. When a breeze blow it would cool off the room and there was a side benefit of aromatherapy!
The roots of the vetiver plant were used as a sort of air-conditioning in ancient days. Mats were woven out of the root and then the mat was soaked in water and hung in windows and doors. When a breeze blow it would cool off the room and there was a side benefit of aromatherapy!
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