Top 10 aromatherpy oils for Menopause

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Here are a list of top 10 oils to use for menopause by Tracy Cornish
 
Chamomile
May help with irritability, impatience, insomnia and restlessness and any problems connected to the menopause and PMS. It is a calming oil very good for all sorts of situations.
Can be used by anyone.
 
Cypress
Is the oil indicated for change, and helping someone to cope with that change,  which the menopause is.  It may be helpful again for stress related conditions, or irritability.
Very good for all menstrual problems.
 
Fennel (Sweet)
Is highly effective for the menopause as it helps the body to produce its own oestrogen. Most of the time we are in an oestrogen state, and should be trying to get in a progesterone state.  So maybe not to be recommended as a first oil to choose. It can also help to curb the appetite and detox the body. It may also give people hope in the face of hurdles which seem impossible to get around or over.
BUT this oil is NOT to be used on young children or epileptics or during pregnancy.  Bitter Fennel should not be used.
 
Frankincense
Lovely for helping to feel calm and just to stop and take a breath, when we are so busy all the time
 
Geranium
Brilliant for the menopause and PMS, it can help to balance the hormones, help with hot flushes, very good for the nervous system, depression, tension, anxiety and lovely for the skin, which may get dry during menopause.
 
Lavender
Can be used to help calm, relieve anxiety, low moods, can be used neat on the skin, also good for high blood pressure. An all round beautiful oil, very good as an immune booster.
 
Lemon
Very good if you are feeling tired and exhausted, especially after a long day.
 
Mandarin
May be helpful for soothing the nerves, calming the mind, helping with fluid retention and insomnia caused by anxiety.  This is a very gentle oil and can be used by adults and children.
You do have to be careful not to go out in the sun after using it as it is photo sensitive.
 
Rose
Is brilliant and is a dedicated oil for women, as it help with menopause helping with emotions that accompany menopause, it is a tonic for the womb. It may make a woman feel feminine and positive, the only downside is the cost which is £25 – £30 for 2.5ml.
 
Sandalwood
Excellent for the nervous system, helping with anxiety and tension, and a very good antiseptic and immune booster. Smells gorgeous. Also helps with dry, cracked and dehydrated skin.
 
All of these oils need to be blended with a carrier oil such as Sweet Almond oil, a couple of blends might be: Frankincense, Geranium, Lemon,  or Mandarin, Lavender Sandalwood. Normally it is a rule of three. Only 3 drops of essential oil  to 10ml of carrier oil.
 
Also beneficial are Bach Flower remedies, i.e Rescue Remedy, good in all situations and Walnut for change e.g. menopause, or puberty, Larch for lack of confidence, there are others but too many to mention, I can let you know more if you are interested.
 
I hope this is helpful to you, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Best wishes
Tracy
 
 
Tracy Cornish
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Email: flower100@tiscali.co.uk