PMS and Essential Oils

Managing PMS with doTERRA Essential Oils

I think one of the top conversations oil users have is how to manage PMS. There are very few women out there who don't suffer from some version of PMS. And if you are one of the few lucky ones, you must know a friend, relative, or coworker who is miserable with the lovely monthly visit. So today's post is going to focus on managing your PMS using essential oils.

• Cramps
• Apply 2-4 drops of Clary Sage to the abdomen. To increase the effects, apply a warm compress to the abdomen after applying the oils.
• If the above is not sufficient, consider Basil, Wintergreen, Geranium, and/or Peppermint applied topically to the lower abdomen and/or lower back followed by a warm compress. 
• Back Pain
• Apply 2-3 drops of Lemongrass and/or Clary Sage to the lower back and apply a warm compress over top.
• Headaches
• Apply a small amount of Clary Sage to the wrists and back of the neck.
• Place 1-2 drops of Peppermint onto the shoulders and lower neck.
• Consider Lavender and Frankincense applied to the temples if the above is insufficient for pain relief. 
• If your PMS causes migraines, many recommend a drop of Frankincense applied to the roof of the mouth - apply using your thumb and hold to the roof of the mouth for absorption.
• Anger and Anxiety
• Apply Lavender and Clary Sage to the bottoms of feet and neck. 
• Also consider Bergamot, Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, and Ylang Ylang diffused or applied topically to the bottoms of your feet.
• Acne
• For light acne, layer Lavender and then Melaleuca to the problem areas.
• For those with moderate acne, use a high quality natural cleanser and combine with Helichrysum and Frankincense for longer term prevention.
• During monthly breakouts, you can combine Melaleuca and Geranium and apply it topically to the skin. 

The beauty of using essential oils is that there are endless combinations making this supportive form of treatment customized to each person! For example, here is what works for me:

• Clary Sage 
• Rubbed onto the abdomen and ankles every night
• Extra applied to the abdomen as needed for cramps
• Extra applied to the wrists as needed for hormone-related anxiety and headaches
• Basil + Thyme + Geranium + Clary Sage
• 10 drops each + FCO in a roller bottle
• Apply over the kidneys/adrenals and liver every night for hormone stabilization (increase progesterone, decrease adrenaline, support fatigued adrenals)
• Wintergreen and Lemongrass
• 1-2 drops applied onto the lower back for pain related to PMS
• 1-2 drops applied over the abdomen for persistent cramps or ovarian cyst pain
• Peppermint and Lavender
• Apply to the shoulders and back of the neck for tension and headaches
• Lavender + Peppermint + Frankincense
• Apply 1-2 drops each (layer one at a time) to the temples and around the eyebrows for headaches
• Peppermint and Ginger
• Apply 3-4 drops to the abdomen and massage in for intestinal discomfort associated with PMS

Ok, try not to get overwhelmed. There are so many options out there and I've been working for months to build my personal regimen. I have also historically had horrendous cycles so I'm a bit more aggressive than probably most women would require. If this is something you are interested in, please contact me anytime!