Make your own aromatherapy sleep spray

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I occasionally get hit by bouts of insomnia, but even on the nights that it doesn’t strike, sometimes it can take me a little while to switch off once i get to bed. as a working mama, I often find myself working in the evenings after the kiddos have gone to bed. while that’s great for productivity, it’s not so great for me switching off enough to sleep! I have found that using CBD products can help me sleep, I recommend Gold Bee if you are interested in trying CBD out for yourself.
I’ve used various aromatherapy sprays before, to spray on my pillow before bed, and while they certainly help – they can get a little costly if you’re on a tight budget. so here’s a quick way to make your own – and much more cost effective.
Fill your spray bottle with water, and add the aromatherapy oils – I used 12 drops of lavender and 6 drops of geranium. Shake well, keep by your bed and spray before you get in!!  {I usually also spray a little when i’m making my bed in the morning, so the scent sinks in}

These are some good aromatherapy oils to pick from:

•Chamomile for calming effects.
•Jasmine if you are suffering from depression. This is also good as an aphrodisiac, usually good for post-natal depression.
•Lavender is for calming insomnia and mild depression.
•Eucalyptus if you have a cold and have difficulty sleeping.
•Marjoram to relieve menstrual pain, sore throat and headache. This helps fight off insomnia and helps in good blood circulation.
•Neroli is a mild sedative and is effective for nervous depression, anxiety, back pain and menstrual pain.

11 Comments

  1. Angie Bailey

    May 23, 2012 at 19:30

    I LOVE this!!! Jen made me a little feel better, no nightmares satchel that I’ll keep under my pillow. :D I need some relaxing spray. I take FOREVER to switch off and I get insomnia OFTEN.

  2. Baylee

    May 23, 2012 at 20:45

    Wow. Great idea. I want a bottle of each!

  3. Suki

    May 24, 2012 at 06:16

    This is such am awesome idea, and the pretty spray bottle is fab! I think it would make all the difference to me to be spraying it from something pretty – a lovely boudoir feeling rather than seeing it as something more medicinal! Do you have tips for finding pretty spray bottles? I’ve had a lot of insomnia because of nighttime mothering and I also work in the evenings so this would be just great!

    1. Polly Davies

      May 24, 2012 at 06:34

      the pretty bottle does make all the difference! I found rhis one in a shop called past times – it was only £1.50!! i often see them in charity shops though :)

  4. Tamaras Blend

    May 24, 2012 at 08:24

    Thank you SO much for this, I’m definitely making it. Really useful.

    http://www.tamarasblend.com/

  5. Sophie

    January 26, 2014 at 21:09

    I tried it and it really works thanks!!!

  6. Jess @ Along Came Cherry

    January 27, 2014 at 15:38

    I love this! Definitely going to try it x

  7. Clara

    January 27, 2014 at 15:55

    Insomnia is a bear to deal with and this little sleep potion should help a lot of people. Thanks for sharing it!

  8. Mandy

    May 9, 2014 at 07:09

    Hi, I have just been looking at your homemade aromatherapy pillow spray, which I am going to try, however I would like to know where I can purchase a bottle similar to what is in the pictures please.

    Thanks in advance
    Mandy

  9. timmywoodstock

    June 23, 2014 at 23:07

    Hi I live in Australia I would like to now where I can get some sleep spray and how much it is

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