WOMEN'S NEEDS - Menstrual Cramping

WOMEN’S NEEDS

I wanted to start a discussion on using essential oils for particular women's needs. Feel free to join in with any helpful ideas which you have implemented and have worked for you.

RELIEF FROM MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

This past menstrual cycle, I began trying essential oils to ease the menstrual cramps.  I do not like to resort to using Motrin, Advil, or anything like that because typically I end up getting a rebound headache the next day.

I had Clary Sage, Lavender, and Peppermint oils on hand and decided to give those a try.  Geranium is also supposed to be excellent for treating menstrual cramps, but I did not have any of that on hand.  I’ve ordered some and will have it on hand next month.

"GREEN CLEANING" recipes with essential oils

This discussion topic will serve the purpose of sharing safe and natural recipes for cleaning around the home, office, or anywhere where cleaning is needed.

Recipe #1 - ALL PURPOSE CLEANER

2 C. vinegar
2 C. distilled water
10 drops Lemon essential oil

Mix all together in a GLASS bottle and shake well before each use.  Do not use plastic as the Lemon oil will break down the plastic.

Recipe #2 - MIRROR OR WINDOW CLEANER

1 and 1/2 C. vinegar
1/2 C. purified or distilled water
8 drops of any type of citrus essential oil of choice (Lemon, Wild Orange, Grapefruit, etc)

Mix all together in a GLASS bottle and shake well before each use.

PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL and its applications

PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL (Mentha piperita) can be used in an abundance of ways. The oil is distilled from the leaves, stems, and flower buds of the plant. It has a strong menthol aroma with a sweet undertone.

Historically, peppermint has been used to ease digestive problems such as gas, heartburn, and indigestion, and to help freshen breath. Its properties are analgesic, antibacterial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, and invigorating. It is very cooling in nature and may help reduce fever. And of course, peppermint is widely used today as a food flavoring.