Evening ritual: Lemon balm heart compress

Evening ritual: Lemon balm heart compress

When hormone levels rise or fall, many women notice more or less severe effects on their nighttime rest. During menopause, problems with temperature regulation due to changes in estrogen and progesterone levels also prevent many women from sleeping through the night. Painful menstruation is also one of the typical female complaints that makes restful sleep difficult. Sleep disorders, in turn, lead to fluctuating hormone levels – a vicious cycle.

Studies show that women have an increased risk of sleep disorders.
That means make time to take care of yourself!
Depending on the individual cause, holistic measures and aromatherapy rituals can be beneficial. Soothing rituals relieve the pressure of a hectic daily routine, signal that we are taking a break, and are simply beneficial because they provide space for both our physical and mental well-being.

Products

30 ml	Jojoba, organic care oil, moisture
3 drops	Lemon balm 100% organic Grand Cru, essential oil
1 drop	Lavender organic, essential oil
1 drop	Orange organic, essential oil
1 drop	Organic vanilla extract, essential oil

Instructions

1. Cut out a large heart from a cuddly, soft fabric scrap, hem or sew around it to avoid fraying and use it again and again for these soothing compresses (lemon balm = heart-shaped leaf)
   
2. Mix the care oil with the essential oils in a bowl and apply half of the mixture to a cotton cloth or gauze compress.
   
3. Then place the oil-soaked side directly onto the desired area of the body; cover with the fabric heart (or a cozy cloth). If necessary, secure it in place, e.g., with a cling wrap to prevent it from slipping overnight. Leave the oil compress on your skin for as long as desired. Heat enhances the effect – if necessary, apply a hot water bottle or heat pack.
4. Now lie down and relax, perhaps with a pillow or support under your knees. This will relieve pressure on your stomach and back and relieve tension there. Enjoy!