Six Aromatherapy Recommendations for Sleep Better

VIVA – So far, the diffuser is very beneficial for the health of people. However, it will be better if someone does not use aromatherapy for not too long, around 30 to 60 minutes only. When using a diffuser, make sure the room where the diffuser has well ventilated. So, aromatherapy can emit more fragrant and relaxing smoke, especially during sleep.

As quoted from Verywell Health, experts suspect that inhaling essential oil molecules can activate brain chemicals involving in controlling sleep. Other studies have also shown that certain essential oil used as aromatherapy can make better sleep.

As reported by Verywell Health, here are the recommendations for aromatherapy scents that make for better sleep quality:

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Lavender.

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Researchers found that eight weeks of treatment with lavender aromatherapy helped improve sleep.

"Lavender can have a calming, relaxing effect, and can even expel insomnia, thus helping you sleep more soundly," dr. Karin Wiradarma from KlikDokter said.

Recommended dr. Karin, one can drip lavender essential oil into a diffuser to inhale. "In addition, you can also enjoy lavender aromatherapy by applying it to the skin (after diluting it with a carrier oil such as olive oil),"

Someone can also spray a liquid containing lavender aromatherapy onto the pillow to sleep better.

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Kayu cedar

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Cedrol, a component in cedarwood essential oil, has been shown in early studies to produce a calming effect. Another study involved about 40 older adults who had dementia problems. They slept near towels dripping with essential oils, such as pine, cedar, and cypress oils.

The towels were placed around the participants' pillows every night for 20 days. As a result, their total sleep time was longer than before using cedar wood aromatherapy.

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Bergamot

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In a study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice in 2016, researchers examined the use of essential oils (including a blend of bergamot and sandalwood essential oils) in 65 personal aromatherapy kits to improve sleep.

As the result, of all who use the device, 64 percent reported an increase in sleep quality. As many as 94 percent of participants also claimed it is easier to sleep after using it.

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Ilustrasi teh chamomile.

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Not only can it be used for making tea, it turns out, but Chamomile can use for essential oils. Chamomile is an aromatherapy fragrance that is used as an option to help overcome sleeplessness.

According to research, chamomile can improve sleep quality and relieve anxiety. Studies have also shown that aromatherapy with chamomile essential oil can relieve anxiety during childbirth.

5. Peppermint

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Peppermint

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Peppermint can be used as an essential oil that is beneficial for health. Peppermint is one of the people’s favorite aromatherapy scents to treat insomnia.

In addition, aromatherapy using peppermint oil can also help clear the respiratory tract, relieve snoring habits, and relieve symptoms of sleep apnea.

6. Vanilla

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Vanilla atau vanili

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Vanilla can be used for relaxation and stress relief. According to The Sleep Doctor site, vanilla has a sedative effect, meaning that it reduces hyperactivity, calms the nervous system, and lowers blood pressure.

The aroma of vanilla can also help reduce anxiety and depression because it has a combination of calming and mood-boosting effects.

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Vanilla can be used for relaxation and stress relief. According to The Sleep Doctor site, vanilla has a sedative effect, meaning that it reduces hyperactivity, calms the nervous system, and lowers blood pressure.