Dominant oils: Lavender, Clary sage, Helichrysum
Function:
These sweet-green floral oils may relax and settle for sleep: the deep satisfaction and sweetness of true sleep.
Use: Diffuser in the evening or at night, inhalation, massage of the forearms using the dilutions above and stroking towards the body.
Direct inhalation: Put a few drops on a tissue and inhale the scent. Dropping a few drops on a wet washcloth in the shower or bath also works well.
Diffuser and nebulizer: 3-10 drops into water for a diffusor with a heat or air source. Use about 3ml for a nebulizer operated by an air pump.
Massage: Use 15-30 drops per 1 oz (30ml) carrier oil or lotion and massage into desired area. Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond oils are best for this purpose. (2-4% dilution)
Bath: Add 1-5 drops into bath water
CAUTION: Never use Aromatherapy Blends undiluted on the skin, except when placing ONE drop on the pulse points as perfume. Check with your health-care practitioner about using blends during pregnancy and postpartum.
