Cure Insomnia with Scents

• 1). Purchase essential oils of calming scents. These are not the same as fragrance oils; essential oils are derived directly from herbs and plants. You can buy essential oils online or in health stores. Try chamomile, lavender or patchouli for a relaxing effect.
  
  
• 2). Run a bath, and put a few drops (approximately 10) of the essential oil you've chosen into your bath water as it runs. Soak for 15 minutes or so before bedtime.
  
  
• 3). Another way to help yourself relax at night is to put two or three drops of an essential oil on a handkerchief and then place the handkerchief inside your pillow case. You can also place an eye bag or pillow filled with lavender over your eyes, under your head or alongside you. You'll breathe in the fragrance all night, helping you both to get to sleep and stay asleep.
  
  
• 4). If you have access to an oil or aromatherapy diffuser, you can use your essential oils in this manner as well. To use a diffuser, put the required amount of essential oil into it and allow it to warm up. The heat from the diffuser will spread the scent of the essential oil around the area, turning your bedroom into a tranquil haven.