Thoughts and Updates
Aromatherapy and the Menopause
The Menopause is a stage of womanhood that can give rise to a mix of feelings and emotions, some positive and others can be negative. However, this is a natural phase of a woman’s life that is often over looked.
We associate the menopause with hot flushes, mood swings and a change in our menstrual cycle. The physical symptoms of the menopause can vary, below is a list of what some ladies experience:
- Sleep disturbances
- General feelings of anxiety
- Low energy
- Migraines and headaches
- Changes in skin texture and hair
- General aches and pains
- Mood swings
- Poor concentration and mental focus
- Weight gain
- Loss of libido
- Vaginal dryness
- Changes to menstural cycle
- Osteopinoea – loss of bone density
The list could go on…. These symptoms can be experience individually or several together. I have put together a list of aromatherapy oils that may be beneficial and help ease any discomfort.
Dysmenorrhoea – painful periods, cramping and PMT
Angelica* / Clary Sage** / Carrot Seed / Cypress / Roman Chamomile / Peppermint / Melissa.
Mood Swings
Ylang Ylang / Rose / Neroli / May Chang / Jasmine / Melissa / Damiana / Cypress / Cedarwood Atlas / Frankincense / Clary Sage** / Geranium / Grapefruit* / Bergamot* / Sandalwood / Roman Chamomile.
Fatigue
Peppermint / Angelica* / Sweet Fennel / May Chang* / Frankincense / Grapefruit* / Nutmeg / Neroli / Black Spruce / Basil.
Hormone Regulator
Geranium / Clary Sage** / Cypress / Lavender / Rose / Jasmine / Damiana / Black Spruce / Sandalwood / Thyme.
Irregular Menstruation
Damiana / Cypress / Sweet Fennel / Frankincense/ Geranium / Jasmine / Sweet Orange*.
Night Sweats/Hot Flushes
Bergamot / Cypress / Geranium / Clary Sage** / Lemon* / Lime* / Roman Chamomile / Peppermint / Eucalyptus.
Sleep Disturbances
Carrot Seed / Roman Chamomile / Lavender / Clary Sage** / Neroli / Rose / Valerian / Cedarwood Atlas / Sweet Marjoram.
Head Aches/Migraines
Helichrysum / Eucalyptus/ Roman Chamomile / Lavender / Peppermint / Rosemary.
Stimulate Libido
Ylang Ylang / Black Spruce / Cardamon / Cedarwood Atlas / Damiana / Jasmine / Nutmeg / Rose.
Mental Clarity/Poor Concentration
Cardamon / Basil / Rosemary / Nutmeg / Melissa.
*Phototoxic: use a weak dilution (1-2 drops per 20mls of oil/cream) and avoid UV rays for 12-18 hours.
**Avoid for 24 hours if you are drinking alcohol.
Application: the easiest way is to add a few drops of essential oil to a bath, vaporizer/oil burner, unscented body lotions and a carrier oil. Please read about essential oil safety.
Discussion
Comments disabled.