My Favorite Essential Oils for PCOS
Shortly after I was diagnosed with PCOS, I did a ton of research and something I saw continuously in my research was essential oils. I’d never used them prior to being diagnosed. I’d never even heard of them. But I read that they could be used in multiple ways they could be used to help manage my systems.
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What are essential oils?
Essential OIls are concentrated compounds of plants. They are what give plants their scent or essence. The aromatic chemical compounds are extracted and combined with a carrier oil for the final product. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy and alternative natural pathic medicine. Essential oils are not meant to be ingested but applied to the skin for absorption, and inhaled. There are more than 90 essential oil blends. Essential oils are nothing new, although they seemed to be very trendy lately. They have been used since ancient civilization and have so many benefits.
How to use essential oils?
Essential oils can be used for the following:
Cooking
Cleaning
Personal Hygiene
Sleep
Immune Booster
Weight Management
Skincare
Respiratory health
Aromatherapy
& so much more!
I use my essential oils in a diffuser, roller blends, in my baths or a blend applied directly to the skin.
My Favorite Essential Oils
Clary Sage: reduces feelings of anxiety, reduces menstrual cramps, boost libido, helps maintain blood pressure
Lavender: stress relief
Tea Tree: fight infections and immunity booster
Rosemary: promotes hair growth, treats respiratory problems, immune booster, reduces the appearance of stretch marks
Geranium: treats acne, stress, relief, improve menstrual symptoms, treats common cold
Lemongrass: menstrual cramp relief, muscle relaxer, detoxifying, headache relief, reduces inflammation
Ylang Ylang: treats headaches, nausea, and skin conditions
Frankincense: stress relief, immune booster, aids in digestion, balances hormones
Wild Orange: antioxidants, uplifting, stress reliever, skincare benefits, digestive benefits
Bergamot: reduce stress and treats eczema
My Favorite Diffuser Blends
Blend 1:
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Rosemary
Blend 2:
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Wild Orange
1 drop Clary Sage
Blend 3:
4 drops Lavender
2 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Bergamot
My Favorite Roller Blends
For roller blends you need a roller bottle, essential oils, and a carrier oil of choice. I found some roller bottles on Amazon and my carrier oil of choice is sweet almond oil.
Stress Relief Blend:
6 drops Geranium
5 drops Sweet Orange
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Clary Sage
Headache Blend:
10 drops Frankincense
5 drops Tea Tree
5 drops Lavender
Cramp Relief:
12 drops Geranium
6 Ylang Ylang
4 Clary Sage
Within the last year or so I started taking detox baths. They are soothing, relaxing, draw out toxins, and boost your immune system. I would suggest that you relax for at least 20 mins. I take showers right after my bath, to wash away the dirt and get ready for a great night’s rest.
Detox Bath
2 cups of Epsom salt
1 cup of Baking soda
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Geranium
5 drops Lemongrass
5 drops Rosemary
5 drops Sweet Orange
