Natural Sleep Support: How Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil Can Help You Get Better Sleep
Restful sleep is crucial to recovery, though it can be challenging to get good quality sleep– particularly if you've experienced more stress than usual. Exciting research published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine reveals that an essential oil blend containing the sweet, soothing scent of ylang-ylang may significantly enhance sleep quality.
In a carefully controlled clinical trial conducted at an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation facility in North Texas, USA, 42 adult cardiac patients were monitored over several nights as they slept alongside a gentle bedside aromatherapy technique. Patients inhaled either a placebo or an essential oil blend featuring ylang-ylang, along with bergamot and lavandin. Researchers assessed sleep quality through standardised questionnaires.
Interestingly, those patients exposed to the ylang-ylang blend reported noticeable improvements in overall sleep quality, fewer nighttime disturbances, and more restful sleep compared to placebo nights. This study highlights ylang-ylang’s gentle yet powerful potential to help individuals recovering from heart issues achieve better sleep naturally.
By integrating ylang-ylang essential oil into bedtime rituals, patients—and anyone craving restful sleep—may find a comforting, holistic way to encourage peaceful nights and support overall wellness.
