Herbs are excellent for relieving mild to moderate menstrual cramps, but more severe cramps call for extra help. Hot compresses placed over the abdomen, massage with essential oils, and hot aromatherapy baths relax tense muscles and bring circulation to the pelvic area. Several essential oils are especially helpful for easing cramps.Cramp- Ease Aromatherapy Massage Oil
2 ounces almond oil
6 drops marjoram essential oil
8 drops lavender essential oil
6 drops ginger essential oil
1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Combine oils in a dark-glass bottle and shake well. Store tightly in a cool, dark place,
Hot baths are wonderful for relaxing the body and mind and easing cramps. Add ten drops of lavender and four drops of marjom essential oils to a bathtub of comfortably hot water and soak for 20 minutes. For additional muscle-relaxing properties, add two cups of Epsom salts, which are rich in magnesium, a natural muscle-relaxing mineral. Hot sitz baths are also excellent for relieving uterine cramps. Add five drops of lavender essential oil and two drops of marjoram essential oil to the sitz bath desired.
6 drops marjoram essential oil
8 drops lavender essential oil
6 drops ginger essential oil
1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Combine oils in a dark-glass bottle and shake well. Store tightly in a cool, dark place,
Hot baths are wonderful for relaxing the body and mind and easing cramps. Add ten drops of lavender and four drops of marjom essential oils to a bathtub of comfortably hot water and soak for 20 minutes. For additional muscle-relaxing properties, add two cups of Epsom salts, which are rich in magnesium, a natural muscle-relaxing mineral. Hot sitz baths are also excellent for relieving uterine cramps. Add five drops of lavender essential oil and two drops of marjoram essential oil to the sitz bath desired.
