| As we mentioned in previous articles, premenstrual | | | | 2. Grapefruit oil |
| syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries | | | | Grapefruit oil contains a-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, |
| related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a | | | | limonene which help to improve function of liver in |
| women's physical and emotional state, and | | | | detoxification and gall bladder resulting in reducing |
| sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result | | | | symptoms of constipation, sluggish live function. |
| of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to | | | | 4. Jasmine |
| two weeks before menstruation and then declines | | | | Jasmine essential oil contain benzyl acetate, linalool, |
| when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss | | | | benzyl alcohol, indole, etc. Which acts in our body an |
| how essential oils help to treat PMS. | | | | antiseptic and a sedative that help to reduce nervous |
| I. Definition | | | | tension resulting in lessening the symptoms of PMS |
| Essential oil is extracted from stem, flowers, leaves, | | | | such as depression and anxiety. |
| etc. of aromatic plants. Essential oil contains 2 | | | | 5. Rosemary |
| properties | | | | Rsemary essential oil contains carnosic acid, betulinic |
| 1. Being absorbed through skin into bloodstream. | | | | acid, rosmaridiphenol and rosmanol which have been |
| 2. Through our sense of smell into lung. | | | | used in massage in treating symptom of water |
| II. How essential oils effect women with PMS | | | | retention for women with OMS and others. |
| Essential oils can be helpful to ease symptom of PMS | | | | 6. Chamomile |
| 1. Juniper | | | | Chamomile extracted oil contains chemical compunds |
| The essential extracted form juniper contains alpha | | | | chamazulene, a-bisabolol, bisabolol oxide A, bisabolol |
| pinene, cadinene and terpineo which help to improve | | | | oxide B and bisabolone oxide A which have been |
| kidney function in urinary secretion resulting in | | | | helpful in treating PMS including depression and |
| lessening the symptoms of water retention and | | | | irritability. |
| bloating. | | | | |