Menopause and Essential Oils

Essential oils can help balance the body and help relieve the symptoms of menopause. Essential oils known to be helpful for menopause include clary-sage, geranium, jasmine, bois de rose, nutmeg, sage, rose maroc, bergamot, coriander, and red thyme. The following are a few formulas that may help during menopause.

Try some of these formulas for menopause relief

Menopause Essential Oil Formulas

Hot Flash Formula

• 10 drops Clary-sage
• 11 drops Geranium
• 7 drops Lemon
• 2 drops Sage
• Dilute in 2 tablespoons carrier oil and massage all over the body.

Day & Night Sweats Formula

• 10 drops Grapefruit
• 10 drops Lime
• 5 drops Sage
• 5 drops Thyme
• Dilute in 2 tablespoons carrier oil and massage all over the body.

Water Retention & Bloating Formula

• 5 drops Fennel
• 5 drops Juniper
• 15 drops Lemon
• 5 drops Peppermint
• Dilute in 2 tablespoons carrier oil and massage into the abdominal area and lower back.

Circulatory Problems Formula

• 10 drops Geranium
• 5 drops Peppermint
• 10 drops Rose Maroc
• 5 drops Patchouli
• Dilute in 2 tablespoons carrier oil and massage daily in the direction of the heart. If its legs that are affected, massage from feet to thigh; if the hands, massage from fingers up the arm.

References
Worwood, V. A. (1991). The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy. San Rafael, CA: New World Library.

If you have an essential oil or essential oil blend that works well for your menopause I would love to hear about it! I would also love to hear how these formulas worked for you!