The Health Benefits Of Essential Oils

Get A Restful Sleep

Insomnia and restless sleep syndrome plague many households. If counting sheep and drinking bedtime tea isn't enough to get the job, it may be time to try something stronger and more potent get a restful sleep at night. Lavender, vetiver, roman chamomile, ylang-ylang, and cedarwood are all great choices for sleep aids.

Many of us relate chamomile tea as a means for a good night's rest, but the essential oil version is more effective as it is still soothing to the mind, but much more potent. Vetiver and cedarwood are grounding oils with sedative properties making it easier to drift off. Make it a nightly practice to load your oil diffuser with one or a few of these oils to fall asleep faster and stay asleep until your alarm sounds.

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Improves Cognitive Function

Whether you always forget the time of your weekly meeting or are suffering from Alzheimer's, essential oils can be of service. Aroma passes through the nose and on to the limbic system of the brain, which houses your memory. The number one oil that improves cognitive function is rosemary oil. Rosemary oil contains properties that stimulate brain activity and strengthens its functionality, and in turn, memory is improved. A study conducted by the University of Northumbria’s psychology department analyzed the memory of a group of senior citizens and concluded rosemary aromatherapy had a positive impact. Basil, cypress, peppermint, and sage oils will also help restore both your long and short-term memory.

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