Essential Oils Bring You to Dream Land

Can Aromatherapy be used to help recall your dreams? According to some Aromatherapists the answer is yes! Although poor dream recall can be a result of lack of proper sleep patterns and/or vitamin/mineral deficiencies, certain essential oils when used in combination can aid in the remembering of dreams. Be sure to rule out the above conditions before proceeding with using essential oils. At times, it may take up to a week of essential oil use for the effects to be noticed. To aid in things, place a pen or pencil and a pad of paper next to your bed to record anything you recall in the morning. Right as you wake up is the best time to remember your past dreams.

Before getting into the essential oil blends, it is important to gage which the of application method will work best for you. The most popular are...

• Diffuser
• Room mist
• Application (to skin)

A diffuser works best for larger bedrooms and you may use a lamp ring, electric essential oil lamp or a pot of water placed in front of a fire place or on the radiator. Room mists containing water and essential oils mixed together can be sprayed over bedding and throughout the room. Application can be done as you would for perfume, placing a few drops on your pressure points, especially your wrists and if you like directly under your nose.

The key to the essential oils you use is to like their scent. If you find a certain essential oils unbearably repulsive, don't use it! Memory recall is a part of Aromacology and this application of essential oils fall under that realm. Liking the essential oils used will greatly heighten their effect.

Combine 4 drops Rosemary and 4 drops cerdarwood in a carrier (base) oil of jojoba or sweet almond oil.

Everyday that you use the essential oil blend, record how much you are able to recall. Is it more than the prior week? Is it less? Some have found using lavender by itself to be very helpful for sleep and dreaming.

-MAM

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