You’re not alone if you’re having trouble falling and staying asleep.

You might also get up earlier than you’d like and not be able to get back to sleep.

Insomnia affects about a quarter of Americans each year, as perPenn Today.

Woman in bed with insomnia

In addition, increasing amounts of stress are often responsible for the inability to relax and get decent sleep.

The main components of lavender oil are linalyl acetate and linalool.

Together, they work to produce a calming effect.

Lavender oil and lavender plants on a table

Breus says that it also can help fight inflammation.

The soothing aroma makes using it quite enjoyable to use on a daily basis.

Essential oil diffuser