A sedative pacifies or quiets the nerves. Ylang ylang essential oil is an example of a sedative.
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Ylang Ylang
Latin name: Cananga odorata
Function
- good for circulatory system, especially blood pressure
- balances hormones
- calms nervous system
- helps PMS symptoms
Properties
- anti-depressant
- nervine
- antiseptic
- antispasmodic
- sedative
Ylang ylang can calm a person and bring them back into a state of peace.
Vetiver
Latin name: Vetiveria zizanoides
Function
- muscle pain
- good for anxiety and stress
- regulates hormones
- helps skin
- strengthens immune system
Properties
- sedative
- antiseptic
- sedative
Vetiver can help ground a person after trauma.
Sandalwood
Latin name: Santalum album
Function
- relaxes nervous system
- good for headaches
- helps respiratory system with infections
- aids dry skin
Properties
- anti-inflammatory
- expectorant
- sedative
- astringent
- antiseptic
Sandalwood can be a grounding oil that’s good for meditation.
Rose
Latin name: Rosa damascena
Function
- good for the circulatory system, especially the heart
- relieves stress
- helps nervous system
- regulates female reproductive system
- aids maturing skin
Properties
- anti-depressant
- sedative
- antispasmodic
- astringent
- antiseptic
Rose can help open the heart after emotional grief.
Patchouli
Latin name: Pogostemom cablin
Function
- balances the nervous system
- good for the skin
- helps with depression and stress
Properties
- astringent
- anti-depressant
- anti-inflammatory
- sedative
Patchouli is also good for meditation.
Melissa
Latin name: Melissa officinalis
Function
- good for anxiety and hypertension
- helps circulatory system, especially blood pressure
- relieves headaches and migraines
- regulates digestion
- strengthens immune system
Properties
- nervine
- anti-viral
- anti-depressant
- sedative
Melissa can help relieve emotional blockage.
Lavender Oil
Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula x intermedia
Function
- calming
- good for headaches, stress, colds, and flu
- helps heal the skin
- muscle pain
- aids PMS symptoms
- insect repellant
Properties
- anti-depressant
- antiseptic
- anti-viral
- anti-bacterial
- expectorant
- sedative
- nervine
Lavandula angustifolia is the most common lavender, it is soothing. Lavandula latifolia is also known as spike lavender and is better for the respiratory and muscular systems. Lavandula x intermedia is also known as lavendin, it is calming, antiseptic, and anti-viral.
Frankincense
Latin name: Boswellia sacra
Function
- good for anxiety
- helps respiratory system
- calming
- aids scars and older skin
Properties
- expectorant
- astringent
- antiseptic
- sedative
Frankincense is good for meditation.
Roman Chamomile
Latin: Anthemis nobilis
Function
- good for stress and anxiety
- helps dry skin
- aids indigestion
- beneficial for PMS symptoms
Properties
- anti-depressant
- carminative
- sedative
Roman chamomile can be used with children.