Essential Oils for Sleep

 Angelica archangelica rad. (angelica)

 Cananga odorata (ylang ylang)
 Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile)
 Citrus aurantium var. amara (neroli)
 Cistus ladaniferus (labdanum)
 Citrus bergamia (bergamot)
 C. limon (lemon)
 Citrus reticulata (mandarin)
 Citrus sinensis (sweet orange)
 Cuminum cyminum (cumin)
 Juniperus communis fruct. (juniper berry)
 Lavandula angustifolia (lavender)
 Litsea cubeba (may chang)
 Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)
 Myrtus communis (myrtle)
 Ocimum basilicum (basil)
 Origanum majorana (sweet marjoram)
 Ravensara aromatica (ravensara)
 Thymus vulgaris ct. geraniol, ct. linalool (sweet thyme)
 Valeriana officinalis (valerian)
ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPE FOR SLEEP SPRAY Reviewed by Eric Zielinski, DC (Dr. Z)
March 4th, 2020
Getting a good night’s sleep is imperative. A healthy lifestyle balance is dependent on your body
recharging at night, and one of your best resources is using essential oil for sleep. This
homemade essential oil recipe for sleep spray can aid in relaxation and help you get a restful
night.
HOW DO ESSENTIAL OILS HELP WITH SLEEP? These essential oils can help relieve
the stress, emotional distress, or anxiety that is preventing you from sleeping.

 Sweet Orange – This mood-boosting essential oil may seem an odd choice for aiding in
sleep, but the anti-anxiety effect can help if depression is making sleep difficult.
 Lavender – One of the best overall essential oils for mood and anxiety, as it relieves
stress to allow sleep to come.
 Vetiver – Vetiver is rich and deep and helps calm scattered thoughts. It’s a great choice
for an essential oil for sleep spray.
 Roman Chamomile – Chamomile calms both the digestive system and the nervous
system which means if anxiety and nervousness is keeping you from sleep, this is an essential
oil to add to your sleep spray.
 Ylang Ylang – Pretty and balancing, ylang ylang essential oil is a balancing essential oil
that has a calming and stress-relieving effect.
SLEEP SPRAY WITH ESSENTIAL OILS We have shared a few of our favorite sleep
essential oil blends, but feel free to use your own favorite essential oil for sleep. Lavender oil
is always a go-to for relaxing, which works well for sleep. If you suffer from allergies then
you may want to use an allergy blend to help with breathing so you rest
peacefully. An anxiety blend may also be beneficial to you.

INGREDIENTS:
 4oz Glass Spray Bottle
 20 drops of Essential Oils*
 190 Proof alcohol
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Add essential oils to your glass spray bottle.
2. Fill the remaining 4oz bottle with the alcohol.
3. Shake well.
4. Mist your pillow before bedtime to help aid sleep and provide a restful night.
WHAT ARE THE BEST ESSENTIAL OILS TO BLEND FOR SLEEP:
 *Patchouli & Cedarwood
 *Lavender & Vanilla Absolute
 *Vetiver & Roman Chamomile
 *Ylang ylang, bergamot, lavender, sweet marjoram, roman chamomile, valerian
 *Lavender, clary sage, ylang ylang, vanilla
 *Geranium, sweet marjoram, patchouli, sweet orange
 * Roman chamomile, rose, palmarosa
These oils can also be added to your wool drier balls and tossed in the drier when you dry your
sheets! These are just a few of the possible essential oils for your sleep spray blend – experiment
to see which ones of your favorites and will work together for you.