Aromatherapy For Ladies Only

In keeping with the categories of the last few months, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of women’s challenges in life and the essential oils that can help them through their struggles. I know some of these ailments have been covered in the past months, but I thought it would be good to have them all together in one article.

I recommend that if you are afflicted by one or more of these challenges, you can use either a single essential oil or a combination of up to 5 essential oils (two drops each) mixed with a carrier oil (like grape seed, almond or massage lotion) and rubbed in a clockwise direction over the abdomen and around the reproductive organs or over the affected areas. A drop or two of some of the more gentle oils like lavender, chamomile, frankincense, myrrh or tea tree can be added to the water in a douche bag for internal cleansing of the reproductive organs, especially with cystitis or vaginal itching. For more of the psycho-spiritual complaints, essential oils can be placed in an aroma lamp and burned for help with mood swings or depression.

Essential oils can be a real bonus in one’s life when minor problems crop up, especially when they are hormone related. So take time to heal yourself, take time to treat yourself well and be loving, kind and gentle to yourself.

Amenorrhoea-– scanty or lack of menses – Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary, Clove, Cypress, Fennel, Hyssop, Juniper, Lemon, Melissa, Myrrh, Rosemary, Sage

Dysmenorrhoea-– Painful Periods – Chamomile, Clary, Cypress, Jasmine, Juniper, Melissa, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary

Irregular Menses-– Clary, Melissa, Rose

Menorrhagia-– Excessive flow during menses – Cinnamon, Cypress, Frankincense, Rose

Scanty periods-– Basil, lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary

Cramps-– Bergamot, Celery Seed, Chamomile, Clary, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood

PMS-– Bergamot, Clary, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Rose, Rosewood, Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang

Hormonal Balancing-– Clary, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium

Depression-– Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Mood Swings-– Benzoin, Bergamot, Clary, Elemi, Fennel, Geranium, Jasmine, Palmarosa, Rosewood

Menopause-– Chamomile, Clary, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Melissa, Sage

Vaginal Itching-– Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary, Lavender, Tea Tree

Cystitis-– Bergamot, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Juniper, Lavender, Myrrh, Sandalwood

Cellulitis-– Cypress, Fennel, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rosemary

Edema-– Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Juniper, Patchouli

Impotence-– Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clary, Ginger, Jasmine Rose, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang

Pregnancy-– Frankincense, Jasmine, Melissa, Rose

Giving Birth-– to ease pain and help along- Clary, Lavender, Jasmine

Nursing Mothers for the breasts-– Fennel, Jasmine, geranium, Peppermint

Varicose Veins-– Cypress, Lemon, Juniper, Rosemary, Peppermint

Stretch Marks-– Cypress, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood