Aromatic synergies: unique combinations of essential oils

Essential oils are the basic component of aromatherapy. Each essential oil has its own applications. One might be ideal for bringing calm to both body and mind after a day full of stress, whereas another might be perfect for providing you with extra energy or better concentration. Combining the right oils serves to mutually enhance their beneficial properties, adding an extra dimension to their cumulative effect. This kind of combination of essential oils is known as an aromatic synergy.

This synergetic process allows the oils to yield the best possible results. So why not mix complementary oils and give a boost to your physical, mental and emotional health.

Aromas for a relaxing night’s sleep

Sleep is essential for our well-being. It is the moment when our body recovers physically and mentally, so that we can start the next day feeling clear-minded and refreshed. Unfortunately, many of us have problems getting to sleep, so that we wake up the next morning still feeling tired. Sleep problems cause nervous tension, which is one of the most common ‘affluence’ conditions of our times.

A lack of sleep has an immediate effect on our general well-being and makes us feel tired during the day, with a resultant negative effect on our performance. For this reason, it is very important to go to bed at night feeling relaxed. Essential oils can help to give you this crucial feeling of relaxation. They help to eliminate the stimuli that cause worry, stress and anxiety. Moreover – and in contrast to medication – there is no possibility of habituation with essential oils.

A number of aromatic plants have been known since ancient times for their relaxing properties. These include orange, lemon balm, true lavender, petitgrain, lemon litsea, green mandarin, bergamot, true marjoram, myrtle, geranium, ylang ylang and lemon verbena, all of which help us in a safe way to find our natural sleep. Inhaling or rubbing in essential oils with relaxing and sleep-inducing properties can also be an effective remedy for some other sleep problems.

Which substances in certain essential oils help to bring you calm and relaxation?

Which substances in certain essential oils help to bring you calm and relaxation? Two of the most important components in these oils are d-limonene and linalool. These natural substances have a proven beneficial effect on sleep quality and general well-being.

1. D-limonene: a natural sedative

D-limonene is present in orange, lemon litsea, green mandarin, bergamot and myrtle. Studies have shown that the inhalation of d-limonene induces physiological and psychological relaxation. It increases the variability of your heart rate, which is indicative of good stress tolerance and bodily recovery. In addition, it lowers the heart rate and creates a more pleasant feeling.

2. Linalool: improve your sleep and reduce your stress

Linalool is found in true lavender, lavandin, lemon balm, petitgrain and bergamot essential oils. This substance is known for its ability to improve sleep induction and lengthen the duration of the deep sleep phase. In addition, linalool also helps to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as moderating the motor behaviour of people with dementia. It can even have the same effect as benzodiazepines on GABA neurotransmission in the brain, resulting in greater calmness and relaxation.

Aromatherapy products for a good night’s sleep

Would you like to enjoy an undisturbed and relaxing night’s sleep, but you don’t know which essential oils can help you? With the Good Night synergy you can improve your sleep quality in a natural way and wake up feeling fresh at the start of each new day. Try it for yourself and experience the power of aromatherapy.