Sleep & stress3 min
A Small Bowl of Jasmine Flowers by the Bed
Fresh jasmine in a bowl of water by the bed for its scent, taken away if it bothers sleep. Fragrance comfort, not a treatment.
A scent for the bedroom, used lightly
Jasmine, or chameli, is a fragrant flower that many Indian homes keep in bowls in the evening. A few flowers floating in water by the bed give the room a soft scent. Some small studies suggest jasmine scent may be relaxing, but it is not a treatment for insomnia or anxiety, and the effect varies by person.
Keep the flowers in a small bowl away from the pillow, change the water daily and throw away wilted flowers. Skip it if the scent gives you a headache or sneezing, and if you have asthma or allergies. Keep flowers out of reach of small children and pets.
Ingredients
- A handful of fresh jasmine flowers
- A small shallow bowl of water
- A saucer or mat to protect the table
How to prepare
- Fill the bowl with clean water.
- Float the flowers on the surface.
How to use
- Place the bowl on a table across from the bed, not near the pillow.
- Remove it if the scent bothers you, and replace the water daily.
Helpful habits
- Use only a few flowers; a strong scent can wake you.
- Throw away flowers when they wilt.
Precautions
- Skip it if the scent gives you a headache or sneezing, or with asthma or allergies.
- Keep flowers away from small children and pets.
- A fragrance comfort, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does jasmine help sleep?
- Some people find the scent relaxing. It is not a treatment.
Can I use jasmine oil?
- Do not put undiluted essential oils on skin or near children.
How often should I change the flowers?
- Daily, or when they wilt.
