Dream-y Sleep Salve ~ SLEEP Remedy
Once again, necessity is the Mother of Invention at my house...
Many of you already know this but, the metabolic blend I shared on the Be Slimmer & Sassier post is my all time favorite sleep blend! It works for me and many others! However, one little problem popped up (or out) that begged to be dealt with and this is how Dream blend became a Salve...
First of all, let me introduce you to Dream...
Dream is actually a metabolic blend of Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, Peppermint, Lemon and Grapefruit.
Add a few drops to your water during the day and curb your appetite, rev your metabolism or...on your feet at night to SLEEP. Sounds weird I know, but let me explain. The EOs in this blend help balance blood sugar and calm adrenals thus allowing the body to drift into sleep mode when it's time.
The Original DREAM BLEND
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20 drops Cinnamon Bark
40 drops Ginger
40 drops Peppermint
40 drops Lemon
40 drops Grapefruit
Add to a 10ml roller bottle and apply liberally to the bottoms of feet and under toes before bedtime. In ten minutes or so you'll actually feel your body relaxing.
HOWEVER...
Nothing will loosen a roller ball, metal or plastic faster than this blend! I had to handle the bottle so carefully, always keeping contact with my foot so the ball wouldn't fall out. Unacceptable! My fix? Put it in a salve. Salve is my duct tape in many respects, it just works :)
Add Dream Blend to the basic All Purpose Healing Salve base recipe ~ no more spills and you wake up with soft feet!
what to do...
A full recipe of All Purpose Healing Salve base fills {five} 4 oz jars. The Dream recipe above is enough to make {two} 4 oz jars. You'll have to adjust accordingly if you want 5 jars of Dreamy Sleep Salve.
Great News and an Update! Spark Naturals now sells Dream Blend, no need to buy 5 different EOs and drip all those drops, just order the blend! A 15ml bottle of Dream Blend has approximately 285 drops per bottle.
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Follow the directions for All Purpose Healing Salve base. Important to Note: for Dreamy Sleep Salve you will use the same coconut and olive oil base as the Healing Salve, replacing Healing Salve oils with the Dream Blend of oils.
Add 90 drops of Dream Blend to one 4oz glass jar. I like to use 4 oz jam jars however, you can use glass jars of your choice.
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Apply Dream-y Sleep Salve liberally to the bottom and top of both feet after you've climbed into bed and massage in. You won't to share it with the floor :)
(price includes shipping within the US - additional charge outside of the US - please email campwander@yahoo.com for a quote on applicable international shipping charges)
Psssst! Camp Wander is quietly offering Dream~y Sleep Salve for purchase. This is a small batch operation ;)
Purchase a 4 oz glass jar of Dream~y Sleep Salve for $34.95 (price includes shipping).
Psssst! Camp Wander is quietly offering Dream~y Sleep Salve for purchase. This is a small batch operation ;)
Dreamy Sleep Salve by CW is made with Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, organic olive oil, organic beeswax and 90 drops of PURE essential oil. Due to the high quality of the ingredients and the time it takes to craft the salve it's difficult to keep the price point down but we do our best!
Purchase a 4 oz glass jar of Dream~y Sleep Salve for $34.95 (price includes shipping).
posted by Rebecca @ 2:29 PM
91 Comments
91 Comments:
Can not wait to try this!!! Does this blend work for diffusers? Thanks! Debbie Barker
Thank you for this!! I am so excited to give it a try. I too, have had a hard time with the roller ball falling out with my sleep blend.
Thanks! Love the convenience, of the Read me now and Pin for later.
I love following you and your sisters, so helpful for daily life!
Your are amazing.. have a hard time keeping up with it all. Next project is the Dream Salve. I have a friend that only sleeps about 3 hours per night.. A jar of this is on its way to her house!and an extra one for me just in case I have a night where I can't sleep!
Oh my gosh!!! I was just getting ready to experiment with using the Dream blend in a healing salve! Making this tonight!!
Yes, a great diffuser blend as well :)
Thanks Marce, I appreciate your suggestion :)
Is there a substitute for grapefruit? I can't have grapefruit because of a medication I have to take. Thank you!
Beth, just an FYI...if you're warned against grapefruit juice interfering with your medication, Grapefruit EO is very different, as it's derived from the rind and has a completely different chemistry than the juice. This is something you can research or google. If you're still concerned, just omit the EO :)
Thank you!
One of my gal pals was just asking me about what she could use for sleep. I know what I'll be making next ;)
My ginger EO is very smoky in scent, not much scent like when you cut into a slice and must be severely diluted. Did you use ginger EO, CO2, or ginger grass/leaf EO?
If I was to use Slim & Sassy instead in this salve - would I still need 90 drops per jar?
Yes, that's my recommendation but you can reduce the amount if you like :)
Quick question: so you make the healing salve but add the Dream oils instead of the healing salve ones or do you add both sets of oils?
For Dream~y Salve, only the Dream blend of EOs :)
I made this salve the other day for sleep. Since it's also the recipe for weight loss, could it also be applied to problem areas(ie abdomen) to help with weight loss?
Yes, you can!
I use PURE EOs only, ginger included :)
What a great idea.
I took it a step further...I made a solid lotion bar...just a simple one with Beeswax,Shea Butter and Olive oil..I find the solid lotion so much easier to handle...especially now that the warmer days are behind us...
Thank you for all or your great ideas!!!!!
oooooh good idea!
So the Dream blend in liquid form can also be used to help with weight loss? It says add a few drops to a glass of water to curb your appetite.... how long before a meal works best?
Hi Rebecca! I love your recipes! Can't wait to try them! I am a holistic wellness practitioner and also suffer from a few of the ailments that the L.L.P. Salve will help with. I do have a question about the EOs, when you mention 30 drops, is that PER 4 OZ. JAR? I'm not quite clear on it and would love to be able to make this ASAP. Awesome blog! Thanks!
I would try 4 drops 20 minutes before a meal. It's also great to drink in water when you're craving sweets!
For the LLP Blend, yes...30 per jar as you'll only be using a small amount with each application.
My mom is on blood pressure medicine along with a couple others. Are there any interactions with medicines/medical conditions that you are aware of? should she only use it in a diffuser instead of a salve? She is on a high dose of sleep meds and still cannot sleep! I really think if she were able to it would help with some of her medical issues. Thanks!!
The salve should be fine, the PURE Grapefruit EO in the blend is pressed from the rind, it's not grapefruit juice, there is a difference.
Have her use it sparingly, just enough to lightly cover the soles of her feet and under her toes.
Thank you so very much Rebecca! Greatly appreciate the fast reply!
According to this page the All Purpose Healing Salve fills (5) 4 oz jars, but according to the All Purpose Healing Salve recipe page it fills (4) 4 oz jars. Do I need 5 jars or 4?
Jayne, this recipe will fill 5 jars :)
How long should it take for this salve to "set up"?
Irma, I let my salve "rest" for about 8 hrs...so it has a chance to cool through and through. I let the jar sit on the counter with a paper towel over them to keep dust etc out.
are there different grades of EO? Are some edible and some not? I'm fairly new to this and want to make sure I do it right. this sounds like a great sleep aid!
How do you make it into a solid lotion bar, and how would you use it? I'm a little slow :/
Thank you Rebecca, I misread the recipe and didn't add enough wax so I melted more wax and added it to the mixture. Problem solved! Just thought I would let others know that can be done by heating the salve in the microwave and adding the melted wax to the salve. I tried it out last night and had the best sleep I've had in years!! Thank you so much!
Sindy, yes...there are different grades of EOs. I only use and recommend PURE essential oils as I've found them the most effective for me and my family. Most pure EOs can be taken internally, always read the label on the bottle for the proper direction :)
After reading, reading and reading some more, I'm sitting down to place an order with Spark Naturals. I'd like to purchase EO's to make a blend to help my teen son fall asleep more easily. I feel like the more I read, the more blends I find that are recommended for sleep! Peaceful Child, Hibernation, SS, Dream, etc. It sounds like an extra benefit of the SS blend is I could use it myself for weight loss, but then should I choose SS1 or SS2. Can you help me in choosing one?!??
For what it's worth, I would say the #2 blend - because, it's much more versatile :)
I don't see Cinnamon Bark on the SN site. Can I substitute Cinnamon?
What is the difference between ss1 and ss2?
I made this a few days ago. I didn't have the beeswax pellets though. I had Murray's Australian beeswax. When I was melting these ingredients I ended up adding the oils to it and freaked out because I should have melted the ingredients first and then added the oils while it was cooling down. For some odd reason I didn't want the EO's to cook out. Plus the Murray's beeswax didn't melt all the way so I have part liquid and part cream. I couldn't find cinnamon bark oil or plain ginger oil so I used cinnamon & ginger oil. I used this for two nights now and put my toasties on my feet so I won't spread the oil on my sheets. I don't know if putting these on and walking around before bed time will affect me relaxing. My brain is super active when I go to sleep. Even when if I have to wake up in the middle of the night to to go the rest room and then go back to sleep my brain picks up on the over activity routine. This have caused my brain to go blank which makes it easier for me to fall asleep. Next time I make this I will need to find beeswax pellets and melt this all the way through before I add the oils.
Hi Rebecca , can u just talk a little bit about why these particular oils would help with sleep? Thank. You
The EOs in this blend help balance blood sugar and calm adrenals thus allowing the body to rest when you're ready to go to sleep.
Rebecca, I have a 6 year old who wakes up EVERY darn night for something. (I havent had a full night's sleep in a long time, lol) Is this safe to use on her?
I feel your pain, I remember those days well! For the young ones, I would try Lavender first, even Lavender and Marjoram (another great sleep blend). While I believe the Dreamy Sleep Salve is safe to use, I prefer to keep it simple with the little ones. Usually their sleep issues are different than adults - Lavender and Marjoram just might be a great blend for your daughter :)
i ordered the sleep salve a couple days ago and haven't gotten any info on shipping or expected ship date. when can expect to get some info?
You can send an email to cwmercantile5@gmail.com to inquire if your order has shipped yet :)
If I do not have a sense of smell, will this salve still work? Or does it work because it is absorbed into the skin?
Will apricot kernel oil work in place of olive oil?
Yes, it's the EOs getting absorbed through the skin that will make the difference.
It might! You'll need to do a little experimenting in the kitchen :)
Rebecca,
Just a general question about the salves: How long do they keep? I have gotten to almost the bottom of one jar and it looks like a little mold has formed? It was a larger jar so I didn't use it as quickly as I would have liked...
Is this safe for diabetics?
Yes Cat, it is.
Salve shouldn't mold unless water got in it somehow. When it does get past it's prime it will start to crystalize - depending on climate, 6 to 8 months is a good rule of thumb for prime time salve :)
Yes, I would like to know also... what does SS stand for and what is the different between the two blends??
Thank you!
Oh, nevermind! SS is Slim & Sassy! DUH!
cruzermom, check out this link: http://campwander.blogspot.com/2013/06/diy-be-slimmer-sassier-essential-oil.html
Rebecca,
I made a batch of Healing Salve the other day and made a couple of Dream blends for myself and a couple friends. I'm used to taking 1 or 2 AdvilPM caplets EVERY.SINGLE.NIGHT; otherwise, I won't sleep. I must tell you, after using the salve, I haven't taken the AdvilPM at all and, although I still wake up a few times a night, I am able to fall back asleep right away!
After reading this post again, I just noticed that I didn't even put as much of the dream blend in the salve as recommended, yet, it has worked wonders. I'm so grateful to you for sharing these recipes and for your great advice! Thank you!
can you apply this to the bottom of a 1 year old's feet? or are these EO's not good for them yet?
Kimberly, I would try something simpler like Lavender or, a combination of Lavender and Marjoram first. Little ones sleep issues are different than adults.
Rebecca, I have read this a few times and if I am reading it correctly, if I make my own dream blend and add it to 5 jars of salve (I love this stuff) then I need to triple this dream blend recipe so that I get enough for 90 drops of it per jar? I want to make the 5 jars of dreamy blend. Thanks!
After several years of sleep issues this sounds wonderful. Problem--I am allergic to cinnamon. Is it possible to use the other ingredients and still get results? Thank you for your assistance. I've been learning a lot from your site and am enjoying getting to know about and using EO's.
Hi Rebecca, I would love to give the dream-y (sleep) salve a try for I do have trouble sleeping at night, and I read on your healing slave also and would love to give that a try on my husbands dry elbow and his feet being a diabetic. Could you please give me a phone number that I can call and talk to some one directly to order theses products. That you can't wait to get these
Hi Pat, why don't you send an email to rebecca@campwander.com and we'll see what we can do :)
Thank you getting back with me. Also when ordering the salve could I also put an order in for the Beeswax Pastilles and which of the oil of Melaleuca do you use. Thank you
Rebecca, would Marjoram be ok for a 20 month old? My son is a terrible sleeper... I have a lavender/chamomile spray that I use on his sheets, but it doesn't help :( I love it on mine though!
Sorry this is so late Donna, but yes...you're right!
Are you allergic to pure Cinnamon essential oil Rhoda? There can be a difference. You could try omitting the cinnamon in the blend but I think the effectiveness would be compromised unfortunately.
Pat, the salve is made to order by Camp Wander. However, if you're planning on making the salve yourself...SN has the Dream Blend and the beeswax pastilles for purchase :)
Yes it would! Just be sure to use a carrier oil with the blend. Its effective to diffuse as well :)
Rebecca, I know this sounds silly, but I don't understand, if you use the healing salve base recipe 1 c coconut oil, 1 c olive oil, 4 T beeswax pastiles,1/2 tsp vit E , why does this make 2 jars of dream salve instead of 5 jars like the healing salve?
Sorry to confuse you Diane! What I was trying to convey is that the posted DREAM Blend recipe is enough for two jars only...you'll need more of the blend for 5 jars.
Hi Rebecca, Some time back I had asked for a phone # to make a one on one order of the Dream-y Salve and the Healing Salve, if you could would I would appreciate that. I had e-mailed but did not get a response. Thank you and hope to hear from you
Hello! I really enjoy your blog!! Wondering if it is okay to use the Dream blend every night? I understand that you are not able to diagnose. I was wondering if you may know of anyone whom does use it consistently? Thanks!
Caroline, I use it most nights. However, it's never a bad idea to give a remedy a rest on occasion. I'll usually go without salve once or twice a week.
Hey Rebecca, just trying to make sure I made this right. Mine has a pretty STRONG ginger scent which is not particularly lovely. I don't think I slipped and put too much ginger in it but, who knows! Do you consider this blend to smell good? Or did I accidentally go too heavy on the ginger? Thanks!
There definitely is a strong ginger fragrance - some people love the scent of Dream, others not so much :)
Hi, Rebecca. Just a quick question on this sleepy salve. I'm pregnant (four months in) and can't use cinnamon oil. I was reading about Doterra's Balance blend and found it has metabolic properties as well as aides in hyperactivity (and as an added bonus, I can put it on my husband's back for pain). So my question is, if I opt to use the Balance blend instead, do I need 90 drops still for 2 jars or would the number of drops be different for a different blend? Thanks so much!
ohhhhhhhhhhh, I wish I had this right now at 1 a.m. when I do not feel sleepy!
Would this be save for a 2.5 year old or is there something else you reccomend. He wont stay asleep.
On other posts, I have seen Rebecca recommend lavender for littles. I would give that a try! Hope it works for you!
I thought I might put a review on here to help others since there's a lot of questions in the comments but not a ton of people who have actually tried the blend and I wished there were more reviews of results when I was deciding whether or not to make this so I hope I help someone. I made this, have been using it the last few nights and it REALLY DOES WORK! I am a skeptic and have been rather anti-EO for years despite some friends swearing by them. With Rebecca's awesome blog, and Spark Naturals, I've finally been able to use and benefit from oils lately. (I don't know Rebecca and she probably thinks I'm a little crazy for writing this huge testimonial, and I am not affiliated with Spark Naturals) I mixed this blend up in a roller bottle (didn't have all the supplies for the salve) with some jojoba oil as a carrier and I can assure you, it really works! I wish I could attach images here because I wear a pedometer to bed that tracks my sleep and I wish I could show you my sleep graphs when I use the blend vs. when I don't. You can't fake those results! When I don't use the blend, I consistently wake up about 7 times a night. The last couple nights of using the blend, the graphs show NO movement between 1am and when I wake up around 6:15. It's AMAZING to me how this works. Another thing I've noticed is that I sleep much more soundly and much more deeply when using this blend. My husband wakes up a couple hours before me for work and bangs around the kitchen and bathroom before he leaves. Now, not even his alarm wakes me! I really do feel so rested now as I know I'm getting a deeper sleep. For those of you looking for help falling asleep, I will say that I don't necessarily notice that this makes me sleepy as much as it helps me stay asleep and get a more restful sleep. I should also note that I really wouldn't consider myself to have a sleeping problem like some may have so I can't say that this blend would offer total relief from diagnosable sleep issues. I just wanted to share my personal experience with this blend and let people know that it is not a waste of money, it really helps! One more thing that I have seen asked in the comments is if the cinnamon can be omitted or substituted due to either allergies or because it's the priciest oil on the list. IMHO the cinnamon is essential to this blend. When I originally blended this up, I forgot to order the cinnamon oil so I decided to try it without it. I used it for a few nights without the cinnamon and not only did I not see any improvement in my sleep, i think it actually wired me and I found myself extremely restless all night. Finally, I got the cinnamon and added it and boy, what a difference. I know Rebecca has explained why this blend works and she must be right, but you DO need ALL the elements of this blend, even the cinnamon though it is expensive. A good alternative would be buying the pre-mixed Dream blend from Spark Naturals. I'm glad I ended up buying all the ingredients, though since I can tell I'll be making a lot of this! Thank you so much, Rebecca! You are a genius!
I want to buy the sleep salve but how do I apply discount code for paypal ? Also my granddaughter is suffering from some for of allergies and continues to get rashes The doctors keep giving her prescriptions and they say she can't be tested for allergies till she is 6 ,she is 4. Are this safe for her age ?
Thank you for this! I'm so happy for you, sleep is indeed a beautiful thing :)
The discount code only applies to orders placed on the Spark Naturals website, the Dream Salve offer is a Camp Wander offer :)
For you grand daughter I would suggest All Purpose Healing Salve to help with the skin irritations, it's easy to make but important to purchase only pure EOs and organic ingredients. We can certainly make a jar of Healing Salve for you too if you're interested :)
Thank you ! I would be interested. Let me know !
I'd like to know how as well.
So use 4 drops in water? Before a meal? Or rub it in (I'm guessing not).
So I just put this paste on my feet and it helps me sleep?
I just made a batch of vitamin E oil, vitamin E lotion, and coconut oil lotion plus lavender for my son whose 1 year. Gonna try it tonight on his feet and see if it works.
Hi there. I was wondering if this salve was ok to put on infants feet at bed? Thanks!
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