The 6 best scents to fall asleep

Scent and aromatherapy are becoming increasingly popular as a natural way to combat problems falling asleep and sleep disorders. Find out here which scents are particularly effective against stress, nervousness and a lack of relaxation before bed and help you fall asleep and sleep through the night more restfully.

Table of contents

1. Fragrances, Relaxation & Sleep
2. The best scents & aromas to fall asleep
1. lavender
2. eucalyptus
3. Vetiver
4. cedar
5. Ylang-Ylang
6. bergamot
3. Conclusion

1. Fragrances, Relaxation & Sleep

Getting enough good sleep is one of the most important foundations for a healthy life and we know that persistent stress and insufficient relaxation are what stand in the way of a restful night. In order to get a really restful night's sleep without any problems, we should ensure that we relax enough in the evening and get to sleep early. Relaxation-promoting scents and aromatherapies contribute to a pleasant, comfortable sleeping atmosphere and have proven to be an effective support against stress-related sleep disorders, but especially against problems falling asleep.

Certain essential scents that are associated with calm, relaxation and positive mood can have a positive effect on the physical and mental state and help stress, tension and anxiety. Since these factors are directly related to the quality of our sleep and are often responsible for difficulty falling asleep or sleep disorders We can support healthy sleep with the natural effects of certain fragrances.

In our article we explain how exactly our sense of smell works when we sleep and why certain scents are able to have a positive effect on us physically and emotionally and thus contribute significantly to a good night’s sleep. Duft & Schlaf.

2. The 6 best scents & aromas to fall asleep

Classic: Lavender

Lavender is a popular classic in aromatherapy and has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for problems falling asleep, inner restlessness, tension and anxiety due to its calming effect. The aroma of the plant has been proven to help relieve anxiety, banish nervousness and promote inner peace.

Lavender contains more than 200 plant substances that reduce the release of stress hormones in our body, which Protect the nervous system from a flood of negative stimuli and have a calming effect on the heart rate and blood pressure. At the same time, the popular plant also influences the production of the happiness hormone serotonin and thus has a positive effect on the mood and the melatonin synthesis in the evening, which can support a healthy sleep-wake rhythm. Lavender is one of the most effective and widely used natural aromas when it comes to calming the soul and supporting falling asleep and a restful sleep.

Liberating: Eucalyptus

The intense and fresh scent of eucalyptus has a calming, refreshing and liberating effect on the mind and is known for its positive effect on the respiratory tract. Blocked breathing makes it difficult to fall asleep and quickly leads to the development of nocturnal breathing disorders such as snoring or sleep apnea.Eucalyptus contains numerous effective compounds that have a cooling, analgesic and decongestant effect on the mucous membranes and respiratory tract and stimulate blood flow to the brain. Eucalyptus scents can therefore contribute to free breathing at night and promote healthy, restful sleep.

Grounding: Vetiver

Vetiver is a tropical sweet grass plant. The strongly scented vetiver oil is extracted from the dried roots of the grass and is popular in fragrance and aromatherapy, especially because of its intense woody-earthy scent. The aroma of the plant is said to have a calming and grounding effect and to help relieve nervousness, fears and other stress symptoms but also to counteract sleep disorders and depression. Vetiver can have a positive effect in the evening, calming the soul and allowing you to fall asleep peacefully.

Balancing: Cedar

Cedarwood oil is characterized by a deep, slightly spicy, woody scent that calms the senses and has a particularly balancing and stabilizing effect. The aroma of the conifer can strengthen the nerves and is used in aromatherapy not only to combat nervous tension and anxiety, but is also said to have a sleep-inducing effect. In some studies, the warming scent of the cedar helped people fall asleep faster and, thanks to its antiseptic, expectorant effect, helped them prepare for a restful sleep, not just mentally but also physically.

Stimulating: Ylang-Ylang

The Asian flower Ylang-Ylang is considered a true miracle cure in aromatherapy. The characteristic soft, floral scent has a positive influence on the body's own production of the "happiness hormone" serotonin and thus not only has a direct effect against depression or anxiety, but also on our natural sleep-wake behavior. Accordingly, the smell of ylang-ylang oil promotes the feeling of joy and inner peace during the day and in the evening helps to support natural tiredness and falling asleep. Ylang-ylang is also said to have an aphrodisiac effect and stimulate the senses.

Soothing: Bergamot

The oil of the citrus fruit bergamot smells fresh and fruity and can help to stimulate the inner calm and confidence and reduce negative emotions, irritability and stress. Some studies also show that the calming aroma of bergamot also increases the body’s own sleep hormone melatonin can have a direct positive effect. The scents of bergamot are very well suited to reducing the feeling of stress and worries, especially in the evening, and to promoting the process of falling asleep in a natural way.

3. Conclusion

• Certain scents and essential aromas help you relax before bed and can promote falling asleep and a restful sleep.

• Lavender has a calming effect, reduces stress, nervousness and anxiety and promotes relaxed falling asleep and sleeping through the night.

• Eucalyptus clears the mind and airways and counteracts sleep disorders caused by nighttime breathing problems.

• Vetiver grounds and calms the soul, which can make it easier to fall asleep.

• Cedar wood creates stability and balance for body and soul and promotes deep relaxation before going to sleep.

• Ylang-Ylang stimulates the senses and counteracts negative feelings, fear and stress to enable you to fall asleep without worry.

• Bergamot refreshes, provides positive energy and contributes to healthy sleep by promoting natural tiredness in the evening.

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