Menopause Support - Essential Oils to Use & Methods of Application for Best Results

p>Naturally regulated & balance your hormonalregion of Europe. Cypress oil helps regulate hormonal
response with a synergistic blend of pure essentialaction. Stimulates the onset of menses. An effective
oils to relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flash,treatment for female hormonal imbalances and to
sleep disruption, mood imbalance, headache,regulate menstrual cycles, as well as problems
depression, anxiety, fatigue and nervousness.associated with menopause. Use Cypress oil to
A synergistic blend of essential oils can be morereduce severe hot flashes!
effective for getting the results you desire than anyMETHODS OF APPLICATION TO RELIEVE
single essential oil. The pure essential oils IMENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS:
recommend you use in a blend to naturally regulateMETHOD 1: Dispense 15 drops of your essential oil
and balance hormonal and autonomic nervous systemsynergy blend into a 1 ounce bottle of carrier oil,
response for natural menopause support are:shake well and allow the oils to synergize for 24
Clary Sage, Geranium Bourbon (Reunion), Petitgrain,hours, or longer as time permits.
Cypress and LavenderDispense 1-3 drops of your synergy blend, inhale and
CLARY SAGE ( Salvia sclarea ) - An especially inviting,apply to breast, hips, lower back and kidney areas.
softly floral and sweet oil! Clary Sage can have aThe oils will enter through the neurovascular points
deeply soothing effect on nervous tension in bothlocated in these areas to effectively trigger your
men and women. Well known for having a naturalrelaxation and healing response, promoting balance
affinity with the female reproductive organs Claryand support for your hormonal system.
Sage is strongly Yang and thus helpful for balancingA Note About Carrier Oils: I highly recommend pure
excessive Yin states.light coconut oil as the ideal carrier oil. Coconut oil is
GERNIUM BOURBON ( Pelargonium graveolens ) fromfully metabolized by the body and, unlike most oils,
the Reunion Islands of Madagascar. The Bourbonnot absorbed into the fatty cells and tissues of the
variety of Geranium oil from Madagascar isbody, making it an ideal carrier for essential oils to
considered by many to be the most desirable formove through the fat cells beneath the dermis and
hormonal balance. Geranium Bourbon has an especiallyinto the blood vessels serving muscles, etc. As well
heady and sensual aroma that will energize yourLight Coconut oil remains liquid at room temperature
senses. Effective research and clinical evaluation hasand, because of its light consistency, will not clog skin
been done in Germany on the main chemicalpores, making it suitable to use on sensitive or
components found in Geranium oil. The results ofproblem skin.
these studies show successful treatment forMETHOD 2: Direct inhalation is the method used most
autonomic nervous system imbalances.in Germany and the one I use most often in my
LAVENDER ( Lavendula augustifolia ) - Highly scentedaromatherapy practice.
Lavender has a distinctly sweet floral-spice aromaDIRECTIONS - Dispense 1-3 drops of your pure
that's a little wild and woody. A restorativeessential oils blend onto a tissue or cotton ball.
Lavender's gentle nourishing and healing effect on theBreathe in the essential oil vapors for 30-60 seconds.
body, mind, spirit and emotions comes from itsBreathe in slowly and pause briefly on your inhaled
notable ability to harmonize and stabilize the entirebreath. Then slowly exhale, letting go of any tension.
human energy system, or Chakras.Repeat this slow, rhythmic breathing five more times.
PETITGRAIN ( Citrus aurantium ) - A warm,Please note: You may also use an air or fan diffuser
refreshing orange aroma that fairly sparkles withto dispense your oils for direct inhalation.
brightness. Petitgrain is a top note often used inAromatic oils stimulate your olfactory nerves which
perfumery. Almost all cologne waters contain somesend a signal to your brain's neuro-receptors,
petitgrain oil. A phytoestrogen Petitgrain promotestriggering numerous electro-chemical responses.
hormonal balance in both men and women and has anResearch shows that essential oils will remain in your
especially good synergy with Clary Sage.bloodstream for up to 4-6 hours.
CYPRESS ( Cupressus sempervirens ) Cypress oil hasPLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic
a distinctly clean, fresh, woody aroma that's light andcopies of aromatic oils, but these are not
clear with a hint of spice and is reminiscent of pinerecommended for therapeutic use. For best results
and juniperberry. The oil is distilled from the leavespurchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find.
(needles) and cones of the column shaped,Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have
evergreen Cypress tree from the Mediterraneanbeen tested and are pesticide free.