NaturalMedications

Health Care Made Easy

Home Health General Sleep SLEEP SALVES
SLEEP SALVES Print E-mail

These sleep salves or rubs help you get to sleep. They work when

the skin absorbs the properties of the herbs and essential oils. Always seek medical advice for serious sleep issues.

 

DREAMY CREAM

½ cup olive oil

2 t melted beeswax

1 t mugwort

½ t rosemary

½ t spearmint

½ t sage

½ t lavender

2 capsules or ¼ t vitamin E oil

gently warm the olive oil. Add the dried mugwort, rosemary,

spearmint, sage, and lavender. Let steep overnight. Strain. Heat gently, adding the beeswax to the mixture. And melt on it. Remove from heat. Add the vitamin E oil and pour the salve into containers to harden. At bedtime, rub the salve into your temples to encourage sleep.

 

LAVENDER OIL RUB

2 cups peanut oil

1 cup lavender buds

Place lavender buds in the peanut oil and seal the jar. Set in a

sunny window for 1 week, shaking regularly. Strain. Rub the lavender oil into the temples, neck, and hands before bedtime to help send you to sleep.

< Prev   Next >
 

Add comment


Security code
Refresh

Related Articles

Latest Forum Post

Newbie
Chinese Medicine - Yin and Yang
Re: Watermelon Deserves More Respect
Watermelon Deserves More Respect
Re:What Do You Do To Cure Insomnia?
More...

Q&A

MoreFun

Pain Relief from Magnets

My partner suffered from severe wrist pain from Osteoarthritis and was put on various medication to get rid of the pain, but found that most had some sort of side effects.

I looked around...

In Arthritis Asked by MoreFun

1 Answers 1984 Views - Open Question

Herbal Lore

The name "salvia"comes from the Latin root word for salvation. Sage earned this name because it was considered so powerful a remedy that if could save people from illness and even death. The Romans called sage, "herba sacra" or sacred herb.

Wise Tips

If you feel you might be coming down with a cold, or already have one, include eucalyptus or tea tree essential oil in your bathwater. If you have a cough, include sandalwood or frankincencse instead.

This information is solely for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor.  Be aware that many of the techniques and remedies published on this site have not been evaluated in scientific studies. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Use of these remedies in connection with other medications can cause severe adverse reactions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on naturalmedications.com.