Dysmenorrhea is the syndrome of painful menstruation. Massage with the essential oils can relieve dysmenorrhea in Women.
Women always have a few days discomfort caused by menstruation every month. There are two types of menstrual pains: One is congestive menstrual pain, which occurs a few days before the period is due, and the pain is in the entire abdomen. Another one is a spasm pain, which occurs in pelvic or lower back. Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is caused by spastic muscle contraction.
Essential Oils for Massage
1. Top three antispasmodic essential oils
Massage with the anti-spasm essential oils during period can relieve the symptoms of the menstrual pain. The top three antispasmodic essential oils are: marjoram, lavender and chamomile.
2. Essential oils that increase blood flow
Please note, there are several anti-spasm essential oils that also have the effect to promote the normal menstrual cycle, or increased blood flow. Women with normal or heavy blood flow should not or should carefully use these essential oils to treat dysmenorrhea for avoiding the blood flow increasing. Such essential oils include: Clary sage, myrrh and sage. Others oils, such as basil, juniper, fennel and rosemary may also have the similar effects. If you need to use these essential oils to relieve the pain, you should use them before the period is due, and stop using them once the menstruation starts.
3. Essential oils that regulate blood flow
Some women have too much menstrual blood flow. Cypress, geranium, or rose oil can help regulate the blood flow. Rose oil can be used to treat various types of menstrual problems, because it does not directly increase or decrease the amount of blood nor change the menstrual cycle, and it can regulate the menstrual cycle.
Four Essential Oil Recipes for Dysmenorrhea
During the period, women can use the following essential oils according to their symptoms: chamomile, cypress, geranium, lavender, sage, mint, marjoram, rose, and rosemary.
Recipe 1 – antispasmodic:
– Rose 2 drops
– Chamomile 4 drops
– Marjoram 2 drops
– Base oil 10 ml
Recipe 2 – antispasmodic + blood-moving:
– Lavender 2 drops
– Geranium 2 drops
– Sage 1 drop
– Base oil 10 ml
– Apply it to the abdomen and the back near the waist. massage the abdomen in clockwise.
Recipe 3 – regulation + blood-moving:
– Rose 4 drops
– Sage 4 drops
– Use it for aromatherapy bath to help alleviate dysmenorrhea and prevent infections.
Recipe 4 – blood-moving + antispasmodic + stress-reducing:
– Sage 4 drops
– Marjoram 4 drops
– Chamomile 3 drops
– Use it for hot compress to relieve serious dysmenorrhea. It will reduce cramps, relieve menstrual pain.
