Essential Oil Recipes to Help You Breathe Easier, Sleep Better, and Boost Your Immune System

Whether you're on a wellness kick or you simply want to fill your space with fresh scents, you might want to consider diffusing essential oils. You'll soon be hooked! Diffusing oils not only makes your home smell delicious, but the scents can also affect our moods and cleanse the air. Use an electronic diffuser to release the oils' scents and start mixing up specific blends that help you breathe easier, catch some zzz's, and give your immune system a boost.

We've created five diffuser recipes to get you started. Note these recipes use roughly 10 drops per blend, so you can scale the volume up or down per your diffuser's instructions. (Click here for more info about the diffuser featured in this article.)

This blend is a balm to the respiratory system and will help keep your sinuses open. And if snoring is a problem, diffuse while you sleep to restore some quiet to your sleeping space.

• Spruce oil, five drops
• Tea tree oil, two drops
• Eucalyptus oil, two drops
• Juniper berry oil, one drop
  

Your nightstand is the perfect spot for a diffuser. Use this blend before bedtime to ease stress and help get you on your way to slumber.

• Roman chamomile oil, five drops
• Clary sage oil, three drops
• Lavender oil, two drops
  

If you need a little zen in your daily life, use this soothing diffusion blend to help create a peaceful, relaxed environment.

• Lavender oil, four drops
• Bergamot oil, three drops
• Geranium oil, three drops
  

We all get tired and burned out, which leaves the door open for pesky bacteria looking to set up camp. Diffuse these naturally antibacterial and antiviral oils to keep germs at bay.

• Lemongrass oil, three drops
• Thyme oil, three drops
• Clove oil, three drops
  

Let the scent of these refreshing essential oils help keep you focused when your mind starts to wander. Diffuse on your desk at work or at home to improve your concentration and mood.

• Peppermint oil, five drops
• Sweet orange oil, three drops
• Rosemary oil, one drop
• Cypress oil, one drop