DIY Essential Oil Blend for Laid-Back Legs

If you experience the uncomfortable sensations commonly associated with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), you’ll know how frustrating it can be when simple moments of relaxation suddenly feel impossible. Settling down with a good book, watching television, or winding down for the evening can become challenging when feelings of aching, throbbing, tingling, or an irresistible urge to move your legs keep interrupting your comfort. These sensations are often more noticeable during periods of rest, especially at bedtime, making it difficult to relax and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.

When sleep is frequently disrupted, it can affect more than just your evenings. Poor sleep quality may leave you feeling exhausted, unfocused, and emotionally drained during the day, making it harder to concentrate and maintain overall wellbeing. Creating a calming nighttime routine, including soothing self-care rituals and relaxing aromatherapy, may help encourage a more restful environment before bed and support relaxation after a long day.

So, what can you do to support comfort and relaxation?

While there is currently no known cure for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), many people look for calming bedtime rituals to help create a more comfortable and relaxing nighttime experience. One popular option is incorporating essential oils for relaxation into your evening self-care routine. When properly diluted and applied topically, certain essential oils are commonly chosen for massage and body care to help encourage a soothing, calming sensation in areas of physical discomfort.

Essential oils known for their comforting, relaxing, and grounding properties are often preferred for nighttime wellness routines, especially before sleep. Oils commonly used to support relaxation and emotional calm may help create a peaceful bedtime atmosphere, allowing both the body and mind to unwind after a long day. Gentle massage using diluted essential oils can also become part of a calming pre-sleep ritual to encourage restfulness and relaxation.

If you’re looking for ideas, explore our recommended essential oils for bedtime relaxation or try our Laid-Back Legs topical blend, specially crafted to support a calming nighttime routine and help you unwind before sleep.

• Lavender
• Chamomile Roman
• Peppermint
• Frankincense Serrata
• Marjoram Sweet
• Black Pepper
• Cypress

DIY Essential Oil Blend for Laid-Back Legs

• 14 drops
• Frankincense Serrata
• 12 drops Lavender
• 10 drops Chamomile Roman
• 2 oz Unscented Cream
• 2 oz Container

*Substitute Frankincense Carteri for Frankincense Serrata to make this recipe KidSafe! You can also substitute the unscented cream for your favorite carrier oil.

Sources:

[1] Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet. (2017). NINDS NIH Publication No. 17-4847. Retrieved from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Restless-Legs-Syndrome-Fact-Sheet

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Plant Therapy