PMS Relief Using Essential Oils

Using aromatherapy for PMS relief may help balance the hormones causing your mood swings and other symptoms. Essential oils that might help include:

• Anise
• Bergamot
• Clary Sage
• Fennel
• Neroli
• Sage
• Ylang ylang

For general relaxation, diffuse the essential oil(s) of your choice. Specifically for PMS-related anxiety or depression, diffuse clary sage. Or add an essential oil to a carrier oil for a massage.

If you have cramps, see essential oils for menstrual cramp relief.

Massage Oil Blends For PMS Relief

Make a massage oil by blending the listed ingredients. Use the oil to either do self-massage, especially on your abdomen, lower back, and hips, or get a massage from a friend or professional massage therapist.

• 10 drops geranium 
• 6 drops chamomile 
• 3 drops clary sage 
• 3 drops angelica 
• 2 drops marjoram 
• 4 tablespoons carrier oil

or

• 3 drops clary sage
• 3 drops rose
• 3 drops sandalwood
• 1 drop mandarin
• 3 tablespoons sweet almond oil
• Two 250-mg evening primrose oil capsules (pierce them and drain the oil)

For tender breasts:

Make a massage oil for painful breasts by combing 60 drops geranium essential oil and 2 tablespoons carrier oil. Gently rub a little on and around your breasts a few times a day.

Sources:
Aromatherapy for Dummies and Massage & Aromatherapy: Simple Techniques to Use at Home

Premenstrual Tension Relief Massage Oil Blend

• 2 drops clary sage
• 2 drops fennel
• 2 drops geranium
  
• 1 tablespoon of sweet almond or grapeseed oil.

Source: Therapy Essence

Aromatherapy Baths for PMS

To make an aromatherapy bath blend, mix the recommended essential oils with 1 teaspoon carrier oil or milk and add the blend to a warm bath.

To relax: 

• 5 drops bergamot
• 3 drops geranium
• 1 drop rose

To relieve PMS depression or apathy: 

• 5 drops bergamot
• 1 drop chamomile
• 1 drop rose

To reduce fluid retention:

• 4 drops juniper
• 2 drops lavender

Other essential oils useful to help relieve water retention include grapefruit and carrot seed.

To improve your mood:

• 2 drops neroli
• 2 drops clary sage
• 2 drops ylang ylang

Sources: Pure Scents for Well Being and Healing With Aromatherapy

Recommended essential oils to use for PMS relief.

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