{"id":1516,"date":"2016-06-18T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-18T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/?p=1516"},"modified":"2018-04-20T21:42:44","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T21:42:44","slug":"best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"The best essential oils for menopause symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most effective\u00a0natural ways of treating the symptoms of menopause is through the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/an-introduction-to-essential-oils\/\">essential oils<\/a>, so in this article I&#8217;m going take a look at some of the best essential oils for menopause and how to use them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663c9f37730fb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663c9f37730fb\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#What_is_menopause\" title=\"What is menopause?\">What is menopause?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#When_does_menopause_occur\" title=\"When does menopause occur?\">When does menopause occur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Menopause_symptoms\" title=\"Menopause symptoms\">Menopause symptoms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Irregular_vaginal_bleeding\" title=\"Irregular vaginal bleeding\">Irregular vaginal bleeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Hot_flashes_and_night_sweats\" title=\"Hot flashes and night sweats\">Hot flashes and night sweats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Other_physical_symptoms\" title=\"Other physical symptoms\">Other physical symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Other_physical_changes\" title=\"Other physical changes\">Other physical changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Long_term_physical_effects\" title=\"Long term physical effects\">Long term physical effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Emotional_symptoms\" title=\"Emotional symptoms\">Emotional symptoms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#The_best_essential_oils_for_menopause_symptoms\" title=\"The best essential oils for menopause symptoms\">The best essential oils for menopause symptoms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Essential_oils_to_replace_oestrogen\" title=\"Essential oils to replace oestrogen\">Essential oils to replace oestrogen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Essential_oils_for_hot_flashes_and_night_sweats\" title=\"Essential oils for hot flashes and night sweats\">Essential oils for hot flashes and night sweats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Clary_Sage_oil\" title=\"Clary Sage oil\">Clary Sage oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Cypress_oil\" title=\"Cypress oil\">Cypress oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Peppermint_oil\" title=\"Peppermint oil\">Peppermint oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Roman_chamomile_oil\" title=\"Roman chamomile oil\">Roman chamomile oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Essential_oil_recipe_for_hot_flashes\" title=\"Essential oil recipe for hot flashes\">Essential oil recipe for hot flashes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Thyme_oil\" title=\"Thyme oil\">Thyme oil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Essential_oils_for_hormones_and_vaginal_dryness\" title=\"Essential oils for hormones and vaginal dryness\">Essential oils for hormones and vaginal dryness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Essential_oils_for_emotional_stability_and_well-being\" title=\"Essential oils for emotional stability and well-being\">Essential oils for emotional stability and well-being<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#How_to_use_essential_oils_for_menopause_treatment\" title=\"How to use essential oils for menopause\u00a0treatment\">How to use essential oils for menopause\u00a0treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Inhalation\" title=\"Inhalation\">Inhalation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Diffusion\" title=\"Diffusion\">Diffusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Use_a_body_moisturizer\" title=\"Use a body moisturizer\">Use a body moisturizer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Essential_oil_baths\" title=\"Essential oil baths\">Essential oil baths<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-symptoms\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_menopause\"><\/span>What is menopause?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Menopause is usually defined as the absence of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not an illness as such of course, simply a normal condition that every woman may experience at some point in life. It&#8217;s a period that marks the end of your fertility, when your menstrual cycles cease permanently as a result of the depletion of ovarian oocytes, and getting pregnant naturally is not possible any more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_menopause_occur\"><\/span>When does menopause occur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average age when menopause occurs is about\u00a051 years. However, there&#8217;s no way to accurately predict when you personally may start experiencing menopause symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>That said, for most women menopause starts sometime between the ages of 45 and 55, although it&#8217;s possible to reach menopause as early as the age of 30, in which case it&#8217;s called premature menopause. Or indeed, some women don&#8217;t experience it until as late as 60 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, due to it&#8217;s nature, when you go through menopause you&#8217;re likely to suffer from at least some of the symptoms associated with it. <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/tips-coping-menopause\/\">This can be a distressing and uncomfortable time for many women, not only physically but emotionally too<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So with that in mind, let&#8217;s now consider the most common symptoms of menopause, then we can look at which are the most effective essential oils for treating those symptoms&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Menopause_symptoms\"><\/span>Menopause symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that each menopause experience is individual. You personally may experience very few symptoms or even none at all. Alternatively, you could experience a whole range of psychological and physical symptoms. Having said that, most women will experience at least some symptoms of menopause.<\/p>\n<p>The severity of your experience may also vary significantly from that of your peers, and the symptoms may come and go over an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most common symptoms of menopause:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irregular_vaginal_bleeding\"><\/span>Irregular vaginal bleeding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the first symptoms of menopause for many women is that they start to experience irregular periods. Of course, all women are different and so what is irregular for you may not be irregular for someone else.<\/p>\n<p>So what I mean by irregular periods is unusual menstruation for you. So for example, you may well experience heavier (or lighter) bleeding than you&#8217;re used to or changes in the length of your menstrual cycles. Eventually of course, your periods will stop completely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hot_flashes_and_night_sweats\"><\/span>Hot flashes and night sweats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At least 75% of menopausal women experience hot flashes. This is\u00a0a sudden heat that spreads all over the body making you sweaty and causing your skin to redden. It&#8217;s most pronounced around the chest and the head.<\/p>\n<p>These hot flashes can last for several minutes and can be accompanied by feelings of dizziness, nausea, or a general feeling of being unwell.<\/p>\n<p>Although the cause is not fully understood, hot flashes are believed to occur as a result of a combination of biochemical and hormonal fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p>Some women will have very few hot flashes over a short time during menopause, while others may continue to have them for the rest of their life. In these cases though, the symptoms of the hot flashes usually get less pronounced over time.<\/p>\n<p>Closely related to hot flashes and sweating during the daytime are night sweats. In fact, they&#8217;re basically the same symptom, just happening during the night rather than during the day. Many women suffering from night sweats\u00a0wake up to find their bedclothes are completely saturated with sweat.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can this be disconcerting, but also embarrassing too. And of course, night sweats\u00a0can play havoc with your sleep patterns, leaving you exhausted during the day.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are some wonderful essential oils for hot flashes and night sweats as we shall see a little later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_physical_symptoms\"><\/span>Other physical symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are various other common physical symptoms of menopause too. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vaginal dryness.<\/li>\n<li>Thinning of the vaginal walls.<\/li>\n<li>Pain during intercourse.<\/li>\n<li>Vaginal inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>Urinary tract infections.<\/li>\n<li>Burning sensation when urinating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_physical_changes\"><\/span>Other physical changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Weight gain is common during menopause with body fat mostly being deposited around the abdominal area. Skin wrinkles accompanied by adult acne can also often develop.<\/p>\n<p>As you age, your body continues to produce some levels of male testosterone. Therefore, you may experience some hair growth on the upper lip, the chin, or the abdomen.<\/p>\n<p>You may also start to suffer from joint and muscle aches, pains and stiffness too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_term_physical_effects\"><\/span>Long term physical effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There can be some long term physical effects as a result of menopause. In particular, due to the fact that oestrogen is no longer being produced, you become more susceptible to osteoporosis.<\/p>\n<p>This same lack of oestrogen is also thought to contribute to an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>As we&#8217;ll discuss shortly, there are some essential oils that effectively imitate oestrogen and can help with these issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_symptoms\"><\/span>Emotional symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many women\u00a0experience emotional symptoms during menopause. These include\u00a0irritability, rapid mood swings, memory and concentration problems, and fatigue. It&#8217;s almost impossible to predict the behavioral symptoms that will arise as a result of menopause for individual cases.<\/p>\n<p>The night sweats you may experience can also contribute to the feeling of fatigue due to your disturbed sleep patterns. This, in turn, can influence your mood and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Another common symptom is a lack of libido, i.e. a reduction in your sex drive. This can strain your relationship with your partner, adding to your stress and tension levels.<\/p>\n<p>Various treatments are used for these symptoms such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and some symptoms can be alleviated by improving your diet and exercise regime.<\/p>\n<p>But one of the most natural and effective ways of treating menopause symptoms is with essential oils. So now let&#8217;s consider which are the best essential oils for menopause symptoms&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1576\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause.jpg\" alt=\"The best essential oils for menopause symptoms\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/best-essential-oils-for-menopause-632x420.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_essential_oils_for_menopause_symptoms\"><\/span>The best essential oils for menopause symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although menopause is an unavoidable biological process that every woman goes through (unless your ovaries were removed before puberty), that doesn&#8217;t mean that you can&#8217;t stay healthy, emotionally well, and sexually active. It&#8217;s just a case of managing and treating the symptoms.\u00a0And certain essential oils are very effective at this\u00a0as you&#8217;ll see below&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_oils_to_replace_oestrogen\"><\/span>Essential oils to replace oestrogen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All of the most common symptoms of menopause can be linked to a reduction in the amount of oestrogen that your body is producing. And because many essential oils contain components that imitate oestrogen, this\u00a0makes them helpful during your menopause. Example oils are Sage, Basil, Angelica, Coriander, Cypress, Anise, and Clary Sage.<\/p>\n<p>These essential oils can also help with\u00a0sleep disturbance, hot flashes, breast and back pain, as well as night sweats.<\/p>\n<p>When you apply essential oils directly to your skin, they&#8217;re very easily absorbed by it because your skin is porous. So\u00a0it can be very effective to\u00a0apply the above oils directly to the fatty parts\u00a0of your body such as your abdomen.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to remember that you should always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil before applying them topically, and you should also always do a patch test first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_oils_for_hot_flashes_and_night_sweats\"><\/span>Essential oils for hot flashes and night sweats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clary_Sage_oil\"><\/span>Clary Sage oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Clary Sage is a fantastic essential oil for hot flashes and night sweats, as it can greatly reduce their intensity. Not only that, but it can also reduce the frequency with which they occur too.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Clary Sage oil is a very good essential oil for menopause symptoms in general.\u00a0It excels at promoting hormonal balance in women&#8217;s bodies, and offers relief from many other symptoms of menopause including menstrual cramps. And it offers many other benefits too, including helping with your mental state, helping you to sleep, and lowering your blood pressure.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cypress_oil\"><\/span>Cypress oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Cypress oil is great for giving you a feeling of well-being and relaxing any nervous tension and anxiety. It&#8217;s soothing effects promote emotional health and aid hormonal balance.<\/p>\n<p>Cypress oil also has strong cooling properties that make it very effective when it comes to treating hot flashes and night sweats.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peppermint_oil\"><\/span>Peppermint oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Peppermint is an essential oil that has a wide range of uses, making it very popular. It&#8217;s an excellent essential oil for hot flashes and night sweats because it gives a refreshing cooling sensation. And among it&#8217;s many other attributes, it&#8217;s also a very calming oil and increases energy levels.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roman_chamomile_oil\"><\/span>Roman chamomile oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Roman Chamomile can also be used\u00a0to treat hot flashes and night sweats. It&#8217;s very good for reducing tension and stress and is most effective for treating menopause symptoms when you blend it with Clary Sage and Peppermint oil.<\/p>\n<p>Combining these three oils gives a compound that&#8217;s great for preventing and treating hot flashes.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_oil_recipe_for_hot_flashes\"><\/span>Essential oil recipe for hot flashes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Mix 8 drops each of the Roman Chamomile, Peppermint and Clary Sage with 3 ounces of distilled water and an ounce of Witch Hazel. Add this mixture to a bottle spray to provide a nice cooling mist.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thyme_oil\"><\/span>Thyme oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Thyme is another member of the mint family and is another essential oil that can help to reduce both the frequency and the severity of night sweats and hot flashes.<\/p>\n<p>A good way to use the above essential oils to relieve your menopause symptoms is to\u00a0take three drops of whichever oil you choose, and\u00a0massage the back of your neck for quick relief. You can also rub them into the top of your feet too.<\/p>\n<p>Or for immediate relief of hot flashes and profuse sweating, you can simply inhale the oils from a piece of cotton (see below for more information about how to inhale essential oils).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_oils_for_hormones_and_vaginal_dryness\"><\/span>Essential oils for hormones and vaginal dryness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lavender, Neroli, and Geranium essential oils are very good\u00a0at balancing the\u00a0hormones in your body. They&#8217;re often used in face creams as they&#8217;re great for your skin. In particular, they&#8217;re very good for reducing the signs of ageing. So it&#8217;s no surprise that they can help with the dry skin that&#8217;s a common symptom of menopause. And they can also help when it comes to\u00a0vaginal dryness too.<\/p>\n<p>Adding vitamin E oil can help to strengthen the vaginal membrane and improve it&#8217;s flexibility. And if sexual intercourse has become painful for you due to vaginal dryness causing abrasions, the vitamin E oil can speed up the healing of any damage that&#8217;s been caused.<\/p>\n<p>Other essential oils that are also good for balancing hormones include Sandalwood, Basil, Lemon, Anise, Thyme and Clary Sage oils.<\/p>\n<p>Blending Clary Sage with Geranium in an almond carrier oil makes a great oil for promoting hormonal balance. Not only that, but it&#8217;s great for pain relief too. Rub it on your abdomen to relieve the pain of menstrual cramps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_oils_for_emotional_stability_and_well-being\"><\/span>Essential oils for emotional stability and well-being<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, there can be many emotional symptoms of menopause. And of course, essential oils can provide great help in this area too.<\/p>\n<h5>Essential oils for depression<\/h5>\n<p>Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint and Jasmine oils are all useful for treating depression and giving your mood a lift.<\/p>\n<h5>Essential oils for anxiety and stress relief<\/h5>\n<p>Lavender and Peppermint are also great for stress relief and reducing tension, as are Bergamot, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.<\/p>\n<h5>Essential oils for insomnia and energy<\/h5>\n<p>One of the contributors to\u00a0stress and mood swings during menopause is tiredness through lack of sleep. Lavender, Sandalwood, Jasmine, and Chamomile can all help with insomnia.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;re in need of an energy boost, try Jasmine, Tea Tree, Sage and Rosemary essential oils.<\/p>\n<h5>Essential oils for memory and concentration<\/h5>\n<p>Finally, if you&#8217;re struggling with concentration and memory loss, Cinnamon, Peppermint and Sage oils can all help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_essential_oils_for_menopause_treatment\"><\/span>How to use essential oils for menopause\u00a0treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are various\u00a0ways you can use these essential oils:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inhalation\"><\/span>Inhalation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a few\u00a0different ways you can inhale essential oils for menopause symptom treatment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try putting a few drops of your chosen\u00a0oil on your handkerchief or a piece of tissue and inhale whenever symptoms\u00a0rear their head. Hold the cloth close to your nose and breathe in deeply. Then breathe out fully. Repeat this inhalation\/exhalation three times. Take care not to touch your face with the cloth while doing this.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can heat\u00a0a pan of water until it begins to simmer then pour it into a bowl and add 2 or 3 drops of your chosen menopause essential oil. Place the bowl on a table, sit down and place your head over the bowl and then drape a towel over\u00a0your head and neck. Then simply remain in this position for\u00a0a few moments, breathing as deeply as you can.<\/li>\n<li>You can even inhale the essential oil straight from the bottle if you wish. Just remove the bottle top and hold\u00a0the bottle under your nose, then breathe in and out three times as deeply as you&#8217;re able to. Once again, you should take care that you don&#8217;t touch your face with the oil when using this inhalation method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diffusion\"><\/span>Diffusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also choose to use an <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwomanworld.com\/essential-oil-diffusers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">essential oil\u00a0diffuser<\/a>. Indeed, this is a very popular way of using essential oils due to its inherent safety.<\/p>\n<p>A range of diffusers are available but they nearly all work in the same way.<\/p>\n<p>You just add a few drops of your chosen oil to the water you use to fill the diffuser. The diffuser then heats the water\/oil mix and the steam that&#8217;s generated carries small drops of your oil into the air in the room. You then inhale these drops of essential oil as you breathe normally.<\/p>\n<p>Lavender or Clary Sage (or a mixture of the two can work even better) are great oils for using in a diffuser when it comes to relieving the symptoms of menopause.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_body_moisturizer\"><\/span>Use a body moisturizer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another good way of using essential oils for menopause symptoms is to make your own body moisturizer.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, just mix about 8 drops of your preferred oil to 15 ml of unscented lotion or cream, along with a carrier oil such as Sweet Almond oil. Apply the moisturizer several\u00a0times a day every day for quick relief from menopause symptoms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_oil_baths\"><\/span>Essential oil baths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To cool your body, add 20 drops of preferred oil such as Ylang-ylang to five liters of water in a bucket or large bowl. Then, put your feet into the bucket and relax.<\/p>\n<p>Bathing with these menopause essential oils can be stimulating and rejuvenating. If you feel too tired and have a hard time handling simple tasks, get a warm bath filled with Verbena, Lemon, Geranium, Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Helichrysum. A good tip is to mix the oils with Epsom salt to prevent the oils from floating on the water. Swirl the bathwater to make sure the oils are thoroughly mixed in, and then gently massage yourself with it.<\/p>\n<p>Other ways of using essential oils for menopause symptoms include massage and hot and cold compresses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using essential oils for menopause symptoms is an effective and organic way of dealing with them. 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