Essential oil composition for improving sleep quality and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides an essential oil composition for improving sleep quality, and relates to the field of plant essential oils, the essential oil composition comprises the following raw materials by mass: 15-20% of rose geranium essential oil, 15-20% of organic lavender essential oil, 30-40% of organic Provenus lavender essential oil, 15-20% of organic Atlantic cedar essential oil, and 10-15% of West Indian sandalwood essential oil. The essential oil composition is used for improving sleep, chemical components of different essential oils complement and cooperate, and a composite effect is achieved on multiple aspects of central nervous system sedation, emotion stabilization, endocrine balance, vegetative nerve regulation and the like.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of plant essential oil, in particular, to an essential oil composition for improving sleep quality. BACKGROUND

[0002] Sleep disorders refer to a series of diseases and conditions that affect sleep ability, sleep time or sleep quality. Long-term sleep disorders can seriously affect daytime mental state, emotional health and overall physical health.

[0003] Common types of sleep disorders include (1) insomnia, which is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep or early awakening and inability to fall asleep again, and is the most common sleep disorder. (2) Sleep apnea syndrome, which is characterized by repeated respiratory arrest during sleep, often accompanied by loud snoring and wheezing. It leads to a decrease in blood oxygen, which seriously affects sleep quality and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. (3) Restless leg syndrome, which is characterized by an unexplained discomfort in the legs (such as an ant-like sensation, a wriggling sensation, and an acid swelling sensation) that must be moved to relieve the discomfort during quiet rest or at night. And circadian rhythm sleep disorder, parasomnia, etc.

[0004] Sleep disorders are usually the result of a combination of various factors: psychological factors, lifestyle habits, environmental factors, physical illness, drug effects, etc. Effective ways to improve mild sleep problems include establishing regular sleep times, creating an ideal sleep environment, establishing a relaxing pre-sleep ritual, regulating diet and regular exercise, etc.

[0005] The aromatic volatile substances in plant essential oils can stimulate the secretion of endorphins and enkephalins in the cerebral cortex, making the mind feel comfortable and helping users fall into deep sleep. However, the mechanism of single essential oil is limited, and the improvement effect on sleep is insufficient, making it difficult to meet the complete needs of "quick sleep - maintain deep sleep - reduce night awakening". SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of the present application is to provide an essential oil composition for improving sleep quality, which is used to improve sleep, and the complementary and synergistic effects of different essential oil chemical components achieve complex effects in central nervous system sedation, emotional stability, endocrine balance and autonomic nervous regulation, etc.

[0007] Another purpose of the present application is to provide a preparation method of an essential oil composition for improving sleep quality, which is simple and efficient.

[0008] The technical problem of the present application is solved by using the following technical solution.

[0009] In one aspect, the present application provides an essential oil composition for improving sleep quality, comprising the following raw materials in terms of mass percentage: Rose geranium essential oil 15-20%, organic lavender essential oil 15-20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30-40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15-20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10-15%.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the following raw materials are included by mass percentage: Rose geranium essential oil 18%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 18%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the following raw materials are included by mass percentage: Rose geranium essential oil 20%, organic lavender essential oil 15%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 15%.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the following raw materials are included by mass percentage: Rose geranium essential oil 15%, organic lavender essential oil 20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the following raw materials are included by mass percentage:

[0014] In another aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a preparation method of an essential oil composition for improving sleep quality, comprising the following steps: mixing raw materials, stirring uniformly, and storing in the dark, to obtain the essential oil composition.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present application have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects: The compound essential oil for improving sleep is mainly based on the complementary and synergistic effects of different essential oil chemical components, so as to realize the combined effect in multiple aspects such as central nervous system sedation, mood stabilization, endocrine balance, and autonomic nerve regulation. 1. Rapid sedation: dominated by linalool in organic Provence lavender and linalyl acetate in organic lavender, helping to shorten the sleep latency.

[0016] 2. Mood stabilization: geraniol and citronellol in rose geranium regulate mood and endocrine, and relieve anxiety from the root.

[0017] 3. Autonomic balance: cedar alcohol acts on heart rate and sympathetic nerves, promoting physiological relaxation of the body.

[0018] 4. Deep sleep maintenance: the sesquiterpenes in West Indian sandalwood provide a lasting calming and anti-anxiety effect, preventing night awakenings.

[0019] Therefore, on the basis of complementary chemical components, the compound essential oil forms a multi-level sleep improvement mechanism of quick sleep - emotional stability - deep maintenance, which is significantly better than the effect of a single essential oil; and does not have drug dependence, bringing physical burden and harm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below. If specific conditions are not indicated in the embodiments, conventional conditions or manufacturer recommended conditions are used. If the reagents or instruments used are not indicated by the manufacturer, they are all conventional products that can be purchased on the market.

[0021] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0022] In one aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide an essential oil composition for improving sleep quality, comprising the following raw materials in percentage by mass: Rose geranium essential oil 15-20%, organic lavender essential oil 15-20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30-40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15-20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10-15%.

[0023] More preferably, the essential oil composition comprises the following raw materials in percentage by mass: rose geranium essential oil 18%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 18%, and West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

[0024] More preferably, the essential oil composition comprises the following raw materials in percentage by mass: rose geranium essential oil 20%, organic lavender essential oil 15%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 20%, and West Indian sandalwood essential oil 15%.

[0025] More preferably, the essential oil composition comprises the following raw materials in percentage by mass: rose geranium essential oil 15%, organic lavender essential oil 20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15%, and West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

[0026] More preferably, the essential oil composition further comprises the following raw materials in percentage by mass: chamomile essential oil 1-2%, East Indian sandalwood essential oil 1-2%, and sweet marjoram essential oil 1-2%.

[0027] More preferably, by mass percentage, rose geranium essential oil 16.5%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 16.5%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%, chamomile essential oil 1%, East Indian sandalwood essential oil 1%, sweet marjoram essential oil 1%.

[0028] More preferably, by mass percentage, rose geranium essential oil 15%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%, chamomile essential oil 2%, East Indian sandalwood essential oil 2%, sweet marjoram essential oil 2%.

[0029] Based on the above ratio, mix each raw material, stir evenly, and store in the dark to obtain the essential oil composition.

[0030] The effects and synergies of each raw material are as follows: Rose geranium essential oil: contains geraniol and citronellol, acts on the autonomic nervous system, and relieves anxiety. Geraniol and citronellol have anti-anxiety, anti-depression and neuroprotective effects, and can regulate dopamine and 5-HT systems; on the basis of lavender sedation, rose geranium can improve overall relaxation and reduce insomnia caused by anxiety or endocrine fluctuations through mood stabilization and endocrine regulation (especially female hormone levels).

[0031] Organic lavender essential oil: high content of linalool, rapid onset of sedative effect.

[0032] Organic Provence lavender essential oil: higher proportion of acetyl linalool, long-lasting effect, and prolonged deep sleep.

[0033] Organic lavender and organic Provence lavender are compounded at a ratio of 1:2 to form a "fast release + slow release" mode, which can quickly calm the nerves and also prolong the action time. Organic lavender contains a high content of acetyl linalool, which is biased towards sedation and sleep; while organic Provence lavender contains a high content of linalool, which is biased towards anti-anxiety and relieving mental tension. Linalool and acetyl linalool regulate GABA-A receptors, showing significant central nervous inhibition and sedative and hypnotic effects, and the combination of the two can balance between rapid sleep and deep sleep maintenance.

[0034] Organic Atlantic cedar essential oil: rich in cedrol, can inhibit sympathetic nervous activity and promote slow wave sleep.

[0035] Atlantic cedar essential oil (18%), main components: Cedrene, Cedrol, Terpineol. Cedrol has been proven to reduce sympathetic nervous activity, slow heart rate, and significantly extend sleep time. It works synergistically with lavender on the autonomic nervous system, strengthening parasympathetic nervous activity, helping the body transition from an alert state to a dormant state.

[0036] West Indian sandalwood essential oil: Farnesene, Sesquiterpenes, Santalol, also contains α-Santalol and β-Santalol, which can prolong sleep cycles and enhance stability. Sesquiterpenes have delayed sedative and anxiolytic effects, while maintaining brain stability through antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. Its slow-release sedative effect complements the rapid effect of lavender, extending sleep depth and quality.

[0037] In the formula of the present application, the ratio of each raw material is reasonably matched, which has gradient volatility: Front (Pelargonium+Lavender): Quickly relax emotions and help fall asleep; Middle (Lavender+Cedar): Stabilize sleep structure and enter deep sleep; Back (Cedar+Sandalwood): Prolong sleep time and reduce nighttime awakenings. Through the volatility difference of front, middle, and back essential oils, time gradient control from rapid effect to continuous effect is achieved.

[0038] Utilizing the complementary effects of different active chemical components (monoterpene alcohols, esters, and sesquiterpene alcohols) in essential oils, a continuous action chain of rapid sedation, emotional pacification, and deep sleep maintenance is achieved. The fast-acting and long-acting dual-track mechanism formed by linalool and linalyl acetate in organic lavender and organic Provence lavender, the emotional stability assisted by geraniol and citronellol in rose pelargonium, and the regulation of autonomic nervous system by cedar alcohol and sandalwood alcohol form a complete effect from falling asleep to deep sleep.

[0039] The sources of each raw material in the following examples are as follows.

[0040] Rose pelargonium essential oil: German Oshadhi rose pelargonium essential oil; Organic lavender essential oil: German Oshadhi organic lavender essential oil; Organic Provence lavender essential oil: French Florihana organic true lavender essential oil; Organic Atlantic cedar essential oil: German Oshadhi organic Atlantic cedar essential oil; West Indian sandalwood essential oil: German Oshadhi West Indian sandalwood essential oil; Chamomile essential oil: German Oshadhi Roman chamomile essential oil; East Indian sandalwood essential oil: German Oshadhi East Indian sandalwood essential oil; Sweet marjoram essential oil: German Oshadhi sweet marjoram essential oil; The features and performance of the present application are described in further detail below in connection with examples.

[0041] Example 1 Prepare each raw material in the following proportions: Rose geranium essential oil 18%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 18%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

[0042] Mix each raw material, stir well, and store in the dark to obtain the essential oil composition.

[0043] Example 2 Prepare each raw material in the following proportions: Rose geranium essential oil 20%, organic lavender essential oil 15%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 15%.

[0044] Mix each raw material, stir well, and store in the dark to obtain the essential oil composition.

[0045] Example 3 Prepare each raw material in the following proportions: Rose geranium essential oil 15%, organic lavender essential oil 20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

[0046] Mix each raw material, stir well, and store in the dark to obtain the essential oil composition.

[0047] Example 4 Prepare each raw material in the following proportions: Rose geranium essential oil 16.5%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 16.5%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%, chamomile essential oil 1%, East Indian sandalwood essential oil 1%, sweet marjoram essential oil 1%.

[0048] Mix each raw material, stir well, and store in the dark to obtain the essential oil composition.

[0049] Example 5 Prepare each raw material in the following proportions: Rose geranium essential oil 15%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%, chamomile essential oil 2%, East Indian sandalwood essential oil 2%, sweet marjoram essential oil 2%.

[0050] Mix each raw material, stir well, and store in the dark to obtain the essential oil composition.

[0051] Experimental Example The following tests were conducted using the essential oil composition of Example 1 as the test object.

[0052] 1. Experimental subjects: 100 people with mild insomnia were selected, aged 22-40 years old, excluding those with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and mental illness.

[0053] 2. Experimental method: The subjects used the compound essential oil of Example 1 continuously, through the method of expanding fragrance, once before going to bed every night.

[0054] 3. Monitoring indicators: The following indicators were recorded by wearable sleep monitoring equipment: sleep latency, deep sleep proportion, rapid eye movement sleep time, and number of night awakenings. 4. Experimental results a. Short-term effect (one week of use) The deep sleep proportion of the subjects gradually increased from an average of 22% before the experiment to about 30%, with some individuals reaching 37%. The sleep latency was significantly shortened, and the number of night awakenings was reduced.

[0055] b. Medium-term effect (one month of use) The deep sleep proportion remained stable at about 35%, and the sleep structure tended to be normal. The rapid eye movement sleep time was extended, the sleep quality was improved, and the subjective sleep satisfaction was also improved.

[0056] The results show that the compound essential oil of the present application can achieve the combined effect of rapid sleep onset, deep sleep maintenance, and sleep structure improvement. Through the above small-scale population experiment, it is confirmed that the compound essential oil of the present application has obvious effects on improving sleep quality, extending deep sleep, and adjusting sleep structure.

[0057] The above-described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all. The detailed description of the embodiments of the present application is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but only represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An essential oil composition for improving sleep quality, characterized in that, By mass percent, the following raw materials are included: Rose geranium essential oil 15-20%, organic lavender essential oil 15-20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30-40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15-20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10-15%.

2. The essential oil composition for improving sleep quality according to claim 1, characterized in that, By mass percent, the following raw materials are included: Rose geranium essential oil 18%, organic lavender essential oil 18%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 36%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 18%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

3. The essential oil composition for improving sleep quality according to claim 1, characterized in that, By mass percent, the following raw materials are included: Rose geranium essential oil 20%, organic lavender essential oil 15%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 15%.

4. The essential oil composition for improving sleep quality according to claim 1, characterized by, By mass percent, the following raw materials are included: Rose geranium essential oil 15%, organic lavender essential oil 20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10%.

5. The essential oil composition for improving sleep quality according to claim 1, characterized in that, By mass percent, the following raw materials are included:

6. A method of preparing the essential oil composition for improving sleep quality according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Rose geranium essential oil 15-20%, organic lavender essential oil 15-20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30-40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15-20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10-15%. By mass percent, the following raw materials are included: Rose geranium essential oil 15-20%, organic lavender essential oil 15-20%, organic Provence lavender essential oil 30-40%, organic Atlantic cedar essential oil 15-20%, West Indian sandalwood essential oil 10-15%. The following steps are included: Mix the raw materials, stir well, and store in the dark to obtain the essential oil composition.