Stress, anxiety or nervous tension can lead us to a night of sleepless torture, leaving us without an ounce of energy the next day. But you can overcome the most persistent insomnia simply by preparing the following aromatic recipes. Whatever the cause of your restless suffering, I offer these three delightful blends to bring you sweet dreams and make your nights worthwhile and peaceful!

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Insomnia Blend #1: Stress-related
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Ingredients:
-9 drops Lavender
-3 drops Roman Chamomile

Add these oils to a 10-ml bottle, and fill with vegetable oil. Massage the blend onto your temples, neck and shoulders. Breathe the blend in deeply before going to bed. Pour up to 20 drops into a warm bath.

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Insomnia Blend #2: Anxiety-related
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Ingredients:
-4 drops Orange
-8 drops Lavender

Add these oils to a 10-ml bottle, and fill with vegetable oil. Massage into your abdomen (the second chakra), your temples and neck. Breathe the blend in deeply before going to bed. Pour up to 20 drops into a warm bath.

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Insomnia Blend #3: Nervous tension-related
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Ingredients:
-4 drops Rose
-2 drops Roman Chamomile

Add these oils to a 10-ml bottle, and fill with vegetable oil. Massage your solar plexus (the third chakra), your temples and neck. Breathe the blend in deeply before going to bed. Pour up to 20 drops into a warm bath.

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Visit http://aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/chamomile.html to purchase or read more about Roman Chamomile.
Visit http://aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/rose.html to purchase or read more about Rose.
Visit http://aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/lavender.html to purchase or read more about Lavender.
Visit http://aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/orange.html to purchase or read more about Orange.
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In Good Health,
Fran?ise Rapp
Melusine-Arom'Alchemy
"Healing Through Your Senses"
http://www.aromalchemy.com
francoise@aromalchemy.com

This article was originally published by Fran?ise Rapp in "The Arom'Alchemy Newsletter," an electronic publication dedicated to educating and inspiring people to live a life of total harmony through the use of aromatherapy and flower essences. Fran?ise was formally trained in aromatherapy and perfumery by priests and alchemists in France, and her talents have been featured in RedBook Magazine and New Age Journal. To have her free newsletter delivered to your email, visit www.aromalchemy.com/education/index.html.

Author's Bio: 

Fran?ise Rapp's talents in aromatherapy and perfumery originated in France more than 10 years ago. There she was trained by priests and alchemists, where she learned the sacred ancient arts of anointing and practicing alchemy. She now lives in San Diego, and her talents have been featured in many national publications, including Redbook and New Age Journal. For more information, visit http://www.aromalchemy.com or email francoise@aromalchemy.com