Essential oils contribute to physical wellbeing and positively influence emotions, fight respiratory microbes, disinfect the air, reduce stress, help to spend a romantic evening and treat insomnia allowing us to relax before going to bed and stay asleep until the time of awakening. Which oils to choose for every need? Here is how to live naturally our bedroom naturally.

Disinfectant properties

If there is a sick person in the bedroom, you need to disinfect the air with some essences such as thyme, which helps improving immunity and is extremely beneficial for coughs, asthma, whooping cough, phlegm and bronchitis, and the eucalyptus which has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, stimulates the immune system and helps reduce inflammation in the lungs. Lemon, juniper and pine are also effective, filling the environment with fresh scent and keeping germs away. Finally, thanks to the antibacterial and antiviral properties, the essential oil of oregano eliminates viruses and bacteria and, at the same time, supports the immune system making it powerful enough to free it from infections.

Aphrodisiac and emotional properties

Smell plays an important role in sexuality, in fact the right essential oils stimulate desire. To promote sexual energy activation the best herb is pine, suitable for humans, helps those who have difficulty getting in touch with their manhood. The rose increases women’s sweetness and helps to approach sensuality. Patchouli oil ignites imagination and is very stimulating. There are also essences to promote the ability to abandon oneself like lavender which helps to overcome fears and insecurities; ylang-ylang stimulates eroticism and fantasy; the neroli elevates the spirit, bringing the union between body and soul, passing through the heart and the bitter orange that lowers in man the anxiety of performance . These oils can be used in massage, perfect for the couple, diluted in the measure of 3 drops in other vegetable oils such as jojoba or sweet almond, while pure are used to diffuse them in the environment with special diffusers.

Perfumes for cabinets and drawers

After having cleaned and ventilated monthly and accurately cabinets and drawers, to perfume them it is best to take cloth pads soaked in rosemary oil, mint, eucalyptus, lavender, sage, cedar and basil. A dozen drops of each of these essences are enough to impregnate the cloth-lined hangers, carefully avoiding contact with clothes. To perfume drawers and cupboards you can also prepare homemade deodorants based on dried herbs. The fastest and nicest way is to add dried lavender flowers and collect them into bundles to decorate with ribbons. Another classic remedy includes the composition of a potpourri of dried flowers to be regenerated every three months with the complete substitution or with the addition of a few drops of perfumed essential oils.

Relaxing properties

If after a tiring day you want to relax and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the bedroom, you can do this by pouring a few drops of lavender oil, lemon balm or chamomile into the cushions of the pillows or the wax of the candles.

Properties against insomnia

Essential oils certainly do not cure insomnia, but can help us relax, allowing us to fall asleep faster and stay asleep until awakening. The three most effective essential oils against insomnia are lavender promoting relaxation. It works very well especially with women prone to having strong mood swings or who are in menopause, often responsible for agitated and interrupted sleep; the Roman chamomile which is a natural sedative but presents an odor not appreciated by all, so if you prefer, it is possible to associate it with lavender or another citrus essential oil such as bergamot or bitter orange, two other important anti-stress essences; finally, clary sage with narcotic properties.
Of course, we recommend the ultrasonic electric diffuser, both for the safety, both for the continuity of the diffusion of the aromas and also for the certainty that the water inside the bowl does not evaporate completely by burning the essences. An useful alternative is to keep the speaker on for a few hours and then switch it off when you go to sleep. For those without a diffuser, another practical and simple remedy can be to put a few drops of essential oil on a cloth to keep close during the night, or to add a few drops of essential oil to your pillow in order to maintain longer aroma.

For children

To wish your children a sweet sleep, put a few drops of blue chamomile extract in a bowl on the bedside table. It is one of the safest and recommended for the little ones. Another very effective oil is lavender for its balancing action of the central nervous system. It is suitable for hyperactive children who fall asleep with difficulty.