Lavender essential oil is well known for it’s calming effect.  Lavender oil can be added to the bath water.   Try rubbing a little on the temples, forehead and pulse points to help promote sleep.  Adding a few drops to the pillow at bedtime will also help. Lavender relaxes the mind and body.  Helps to relieve stress and headaches.
 
Lavender oil raises serotonin levels and assists a good night sleep.
 
Chamomile – known to also aid sleeping.  Chamomile tea is also an excellent way to help promote good sleep.  Relieves insomnia, stress and nervous tension, so is a good choice to help you to relax and prepare for sleep.

Here are a few essential oil recipes to help you get a better night sleep.

These synergistic blends can be used in a bath, massage or in a burner.

When using essential oils in a bath use no more than 6 - 8 drops in total. Feel free to change the proportion of drops to suit your aroma preferences.

Sleep blend #1

• 1 drop Lavender
• 1 drop Sweet Marjoram
• 2 drops Chamomile Roman
Sleep blend #2

• 2 drops Ylang Ylang
• 1 drop Geranium
• 2 drops Neroli
Sleep blend #3

• 2 drops Clary Sage
• 1 drop Sandalwood
• 2 drops Bergamot
Sleep blend #4

• 2 drops Frankincense
• 1 drop Jasmine Absolute
• 1 drop Lavender
Mix essential oils with one (1) tablespoon of carrier oil (eg. olive oil, jojoba oil – massage into the feet, toes, back and neck and the navel or pulse points.
 
Use in bath, oil burner or a room spray.
 
Scent is very subtle, as the mind and body do not need to be stimulated at bedtime. 

Stop using electronic devices a least one-hour before bedtime.  Research has proven that these devices stimulate the mind and prevent sleep.

Sandalwood substitute - equal parts of Yang Ylang, Neroli and Roman Chamomile essential oils.