Here are 5 essential oils to help you support a healthy menstrual cycle and tackle the pain of PMS:
1. Clary sage
Clary sage oil is a must-have oil if you struggle with PMS. It does a little bit of everything, helping to treat both the physical and emotional symptoms. A deeply relaxing oil, clary sage lifts mood and reduces stress levels. It also acts as an antispasmodic to relax muscles and ease menstrual pain. To use as a PMS remedy, add 10 drops of clary sage to a tablespoon of carrier oil. Rub the oil into lower abdomen and cover with a warm compress for 2-5 minutes. Or stir the oil into a cup of Epsom salt and add to a warm bath.
2. Lavender
When in doubt, reach for lavender. The oil is a mood stabilizing, pain-relieving and sleep-inducing wonder. It can ease headaches and stress and also act as a mild analgesic for cramps. Add lavender to a bath or keep these baking soda-based aromatherapy bath bombs on hand for when you need to chill.
3. Geranium
Sometimes referred to as the ‘woman’s oil,’ geranium is a commonly used remedy to regulate hormone levels and relieve PMS symptoms. The essential oil also has pain relieving properties to reduce cramps and is a diuretic to help eliminate bloating. Inhaling geranium’s floral scent is both calming and uplifting. Enjoy the scent with a PMS soother gel air freshener.
4. Cypress
Cypress oil is a favorite for easing annoying menstrual cramping. The warming oil improves circulation, soothes body aches, and relaxes muscle and joint pain. Cypress is also an excellent astringent that helps flush out toxins and water retention. Use cypress in a hot compress, bath, massage blend or aromatherapy roll on for PMS relief.
5. Rose
Often thought of as aphrodisiac, rose essential oil definitely has a connection to women’s reproductive health. Rose has a toning effect on the uterus that can ease heavy periods and regulate menstrual flow. Along with soothing physical PMS symptoms, rose is a calming, soothing scent to turn to when PMS irritability and anger strike.
Source: helloglow.co
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