Silent Sleep Forest Elixir | Sleep Aromatherapy Blend

Mar 27

Safety first

Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with The Ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide here (free to members)

As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.

See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.

Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.

Most oils/blends have a three week time limit of use. Because of this, I recommend having a waxing moon blend and a waning moon blend for every need. That’s why there are two blends for many of the same things.

Most oils/blends are best at a 2% dilution, but some oils are better at much less like peppermint, pepper, and cardamom. (Half of the adult dilution or less for children, see dilution info below).

Oils/Blends are typically meant to be used up to 3 times a day unless otherwise stated.

If an oil occurs throughout multiple blends you are currently using, this needs to be taken into account in terms of dosing frequency and length of time.

See all specific info for every oil of every recipe before using.

Never take essential oils internally.

When using diluted, prepared, aromatherapy blends, a few drops on the wrist or forearm is typically ideal. Use lower dilutions in perfumes and body lotions and any other product intended to be used in a high amount such as a lotion or perfume or room spray.

The Essential Oil

Fir Needle (A. balsamea)
See base recipes for blending below

Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage

Nightly, up to three weeks (I recommend during either waxing or waning moon phases, then switch to a different blend during the other to avoid toxicity)

Why It Works (Actions):

Hypnotic - Essential oil that is a powerful relaxant and can induce sleep: Fir Needle
This essential oil is a natural sleep aid

Methods of use:

All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ A Green Witch’s Journey which can be found here (free to members)
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here (free to members)

Cautions & Contraindications

A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.

Fir Needle - It is an abortifacient and is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Fir A. balsamea is non-irritant, non-sensitizing, and non-phototoxic. Fir A. balsamea has been shown to be a mechanism inhibitor of the P450 3A4 metabolic pathway in the liver. This could potentially inhibit certain medications for diabetes.