| It is interesting to note that among the most | | | | . Prevent water retention by using essential oils of |
| common ailments besieging modern women are | | | | carrot seed, grapefruit or juniper. |
| those involving the reproductive system. | | | | . For depression associated with PMS, the use of |
| Pre-menstrual symptoms or PMS, menstrual cramps | | | | clary sage can be extremely beneficial. Other |
| and menopause are just some of the problems | | | | essential oils of choice are jasmine, neroli and |
| plaguing the female population. | | | | ylang-ylang. These oils are considered to be very |
| There are a lot of available medications for each of | | | | effective antidepressants and can provide a soothing |
| these problems. There are a number of prescription | | | | relief to frayed nerves. |
| and non-prescription drugs and several lifestyle | | | | Help Relieve Menopausal Problems with Essential Oils |
| changes, which can help relieve the symptoms or | | | | The cessation of a woman's menstrual cycle or |
| totally treat or prevent these problems from | | | | menopause is usually associated with a number of |
| happening. And one effective way of treating some | | | | discomforting symptoms. That is why most women |
| of the most common female problems is through | | | | usually dread the onset of this phase in their lives. |
| aromatherapy. | | | | Among the most common symptoms associated |
| Aromatherapy Cures for PMS | | | | with menopause are hot flashes (or flushes), skin and |
| Although there are still no conclusive reports on what | | | | vaginal dryness, thinning hair, fragile bones |
| really causes pre-menstrual syndrome or PMS, the | | | | (osteoporosis), anxiety and depression. To help |
| role of the ovarian hormone called prostaglandin is | | | | relieve these symptoms, the following suggestions |
| slowly being established as its most probable cause. | | | | can be of great help: |
| Studies indicate that a certain prostaglandin called PG2 | | | | . The dryness of the skin and the vaginal walls can |
| can initiate some of the symptoms of PMS. The | | | | greatly benefit from a rejuvenating massage oil or |
| onset of headaches, nausea, water retention, breast | | | | cream. Geranium and lavender oils are highly |
| tenderness and bowel changes before a woman's | | | | recommended for this purpose. |
| period can be attributed to this hormone. PG2 was | | | | . During menopause, the level of a woman's female |
| also proven to induce mood swings, irritability and | | | | hormones (estrogen and progesterone) starts to |
| alcohol craving. | | | | decline. This hormonal imbalance brings about most of |
| To help ease these problems, aromatherapy experts | | | | the menopausal symptoms a woman experiences. |
| generally suggest using cinnamon, cloves, garlic, ginger | | | | Therefore, stabilizing the hormones can be very |
| and thyme to lower the level of PG2 in the body. In | | | | beneficial and may help alleviate the symptoms |
| alleviating the other symptoms of PMS, experts | | | | associated with menopause. |
| agree on the following suggestions: | | | | According to a well-renowned pharmacologist, many |
| . The use of essential oils of chamomile or lavender | | | | essential oils are observed to take on hormone-like |
| can help relieve menstrual cramps due to their | | | | activities and have the tendency to react with the |
| relaxing and analgesic properties. The essential oils of | | | | same receptors as the original hormones. Considering |
| melissa or marjoram can also be effective in reducing | | | | this, a menopausal woman can benefit greatly from |
| these symptoms. | | | | using estrogenic oils such as clary sage, anise, |
| . Headaches can be prevented by inhaling lavender, | | | | angelica, coriander, cypress, fennel and sage. |
| melissa or marjoram essential oil. | | | | |