Essential oils are very familiar items in human life. When placing a small bottle of essential oils at the head of the bed, it will not only be convenient when needed but also bring many other great benefits.
Reasons to put a bottle of essential oils at the head of the bed?
In addition to its uses in treating diseases, treating aches and pains, colds, helping to reduce coughs or headaches, runny noses, etc., essential oils can also help deodorize and repel insects very effectively. Because of its many useful uses, every family should put a bottle at the head of the bed, just in case it is needed. Here are some benefits of putting essential oils at the head of the bed:
+ Helps sleep deeper, relaxes the body, prevents insomnia
At night, before going to bed, especially in cold weather, people can apply a few drops of essential oils to the soles of their feet. This method can help you improve the quality of your sleep, helping you sleep better. If anyone often has insomnia, you should do it and you will see the effect.
To enhance the effect of essential oils, after applying them to the soles of the feet, we should massage and rub the soles of the feet. This will help the body replenish energy, help create a feeling of sleepiness and improve sleep quality.
+ Repel mosquitoes and insects
Essential oils are the main ingredients of essential oils extracted from eucalyptus and mint. The scent of these herbs makes insects, especially mosquitoes, afraid and not dare to come near. Therefore, if there is a bottle of essential oils placed at the bedside, surely no mosquitoes will dare to come near.
+ Helps relieve sore throat, clear nose and reduce cough
When you have a sore throat, hoarseness, itchy throat or stuffy nose, you can use essential oils to reduce the feeling of discomfort. When you have a sore or itchy throat, apply a little essential oil to the neck and rub it with your hands to warm it up. Doing so will definitely help soothe the throat and reduce coughing. In addition, smelling the essential oil also helps clear the nose and reduce congestion.
How to use essential oil properly?
Essential oil has many uses, but you must pay attention to using it properly to be effective. When using it, you need to note the following:
- Only use essential oil on the skin, absolutely do not drink it, do not apply it to open wounds, and use a sufficient amount.
- For children over 2 years old, when using it, it must be supervised by an adult. Use a sufficient amount to avoid burning the child.
- If you have a stomachache due to cold or indigestion, apply it around the navel. In case of headache, apply it to the temples. Then gently rub, massage in circles and press with the index finger. People with allergies or chronic diseases who want to use it need to consult a doctor.
- Do not use more than 3 to 4 times a day. Absolutely do not apply essential oil to mucous membranes, eyes, or open wounds.
Who should not use essential oils?
- Do not use essential oils for children under 2 years old or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Note, absolutely do not use essential oils for infants, especially do not apply them to the nose because it can inhibit the child's breathing.
- Do not use essential oils for people with itching, sweating, or high fever.
- In cases of weakness, just recovering from illness, constipation, or high blood pressure, the patient should be taken to a doctor for immediate examination instead of using essential oils.