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| tive. Sandalwood or ylang-ylang dropped onto nightclothes or bed linen during the whole nine months will also prove helpful. |
| In is interesting to note that aromatherapy is becoming widely used in hospitals in Britain, especially for sleep difficulties. Helping an elderly patient achieve a good quality, refreshing night's sleep is a bigger problem in hospitals than when the patient is at home. Lavender is the usual essential oil used to induce sleep, and a few drops of the oil on the pillow will help to induce a peaceful sleep in many patients. |
| Baths to Induce Sleep |
| Not only essential oils can be used in the bath. A pleasant way of absorbing herbal compounds through the skin is by bathing in a full body bath with 1 pint of an infusion or decoction added to the water. Any herb that can be taken internally can also be used in a bath. Herbs can, of course, also be used to give the bath an excellent fragrance. |
| For a bath that will bring about a deep and restful sleep, add an infusion of one of the hypnotic herbs listed below to the bath water. Bear in mind that although valerian and hops are very effective, their aroma is an acquired taste! |
| Californian poppy |
| Chamomile |
| Hops |
| Linden |
| Motherwort |
| Mugwort |
| Passionflower |
| Pulsatilla |
| Skullcap |
| Valerian |
| Wild lettuce |
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