aromatherapy and period pains

[blueberry]

am new here anddoing the vtct aromatherapy, was just wondering if there was anything youwould all recommend for period pains, as i do hate taking pain killers for it! wouldbe very grateful

lynda x

 

[fatsausage]

PMSsymptoms include mood swings, fatigue, headaches, breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, anxiety, depression, confusion, memory loss, sugar cravings, cramps, low back pain, irritability, weight gain, acne, and oily skin and hair. Causes include hormonal, nutritional, psychological, and stress of the Western culture.

Single Oils:
Hops, clary sage, sage, anise seed, fennel, vitex, basil, ylang ylang, rose, neroli, bergamot
Blends:
Dragon Time, Mister, EndoFlex, Exodus II, Acceptance, Aroma Siez

Oils should be therapeutic grade and not synthetic.

Applications:

INHALATION:
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DIRECT, 3-6 times daily[/blockquote]
TOPICAL:
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DILUTE 50-50, apply 4-6 drops to forehead, crown of head, soles of feet, lower abdomen and lower back 1-3 times daily
VITA FLEX, massage 2-4 drops on reproductive Vita Flex points of feet
COMPRESS, warm, daily, on lower back or lower abdomen[/blockquote]
ORAL:
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TONGUE, 1 drop of EndoFlex on the tongue and then hold the tongue against the roof of the mouth, 2-4 times daily

Hope this helps.[/blockquote]

 

[Kyle Blake]

aww thanks hun you have been a great help

lyndax

 

[mpmuamox]

Hi Lynda

I have had great success with the following blend for painful periods with my clients:

25ml base oil
Peppermint 5 drops
Clary Sage 14 drops
Geranium 6 drops

This is a 5% blend for local application only (i.e. massage into the lower pelvic region and also sacrum only - not for general massage).

The advantage of this blend is using Geranium as a hormone balancer/regulator, coupled with the antispasmodic properties of the other two oils in the blend. I have used this blend at 2.5% in place of my daily body moisturiser during my "PMS week" and have found that it not only helps with the cramping but also seems to reduce mood swings and breast tenderness.

Alternatively, you could substitute the Peppermint for Grapefruit or Juniper. Both are great diuretics and are beneficial in treating PMS as they will encourage drainage of any fluid retention in the area, easing engorgement and reducing pain. Grapefruit is also a great mood-lifter. Cypress is also a wonderful "hormone" oil to use - particularly if your periods are heavy in addition to being painful.

For myself, I have found a 5% blend of Clary Sage and Jasmine to be wonderful at relieving cramps.

Hope this helps!

 

[Courtlyn]

thanks hun youra great help, will certainly give it a try

lynda x