PCOS Awareness: Essential Oils for PCOS
Even though essential oils seem to be all the rage these days, I only started learning about them when I was pregnant with Bonnie. And I did not start using them regularly until the end of my pregnancy and after she was born. While I was pregnant I did lots of research on essential oils for newborns, babies, and children. When I was so ready for Bonnie to get here, I did research on using essential oils to help induce labor, and of course, using essential oils during labor and delivery. But I did not think about researching the use of essential oils for PCOS until after Bonnie was born.
Someone asked me recently if I know much about the use of essential oils for infertility, so even though I’m still wrapping my head around it, and don’t quite understand the ins and outs of using oils for PCOS, I thought I’d share what little bit I have learned! If you have additional question, or want more information, just click on the resource links at the bottom of this post. I have a feeling the women who wrote the original articles/posts know much more than I do! (:
It’s important to note that, if you are going to use essential oils for healing purposes, they need to be medicinal rather than synthetic. Synthetic oils cost less, but they do not have medicinal qualities.
Lavender- used for stress relief and relaxation
Geranium- used for hormone normalization and as an antidepressant
Use a combination of these two oils to create a detox bath:
- 2 C. Epsom salt (helpful because the magnesium it contains absorbs through the skin, which can create a calming effect)
- 1.2 c. baking soda
- 10 drops lavender
- 5 drops geranium
When used properly, lavender and geranium can also be used to aid in fertility. Simply combine the following oils in 4 ounces of a carrier oil (such as Vitamin E oil, for example) and rub them on your tummy for a fertility blend:
- 10 drops Clary Sage (uterine tonic)
- 10 drops Sweet Fennel (regulate menstrual cycle; may help reduce hormone fluctuation)
- 7 drops Geranium (uterine and ovarian tonic)
- 3 drops Lavender (circulatory stimulant)
- 3 drops Rose (relaxes the uterus)
Along with infertility, hair loss is also something that many women with PCOS struggle with. If this is you, I highly recommend THIS BLOG. But for now, here is anessential oil blend for hair loss:
- 3 drops Thyme
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Rosemary
- 3 drops Sage
- 3 drops Cedarwood
- 1/8 c. grapeseed oil
- 1/8 c. jojoba oil
In addition to the oils listed above, I’ve read that frankincense can be used for the treatment of, or prevention of, fibroid cysts. Frankincense can also help balance the endocrine system. It’s easy to use too! Just put two or three drops under your tongue every morning and night.
I have also seen this Progessence Plus Serum floating around the internet lately, and am completely intrigued after reading a few testimonials. Apparently, this is a serum derived from wild yams, combined with Vitamin E, frankincense, bergamot, and peppermint essential oils, to help balance and improve progesterone levels in the body.
Click here for a Progessence Plus success story.
According to this post, everyone with PCOS should use Progessence Plus, along with EndoFlex, and Ocotea.
EndoFlex is a blend of essential oil blend that helps balance and nourish the endocrine system. It contains geranium, spearmint, sage, myrtle, nutmeg, and German chamomile.
Ocotea can help stabilize insulin levels. This particular blend sounds incredible when it comes to leveling blood sugar.
Bear in mind that I’ve not tried all of these oils and blends myself yet, so I don’t have any experience with how well they do or do not work. But I say, anything is worth a shot!
*** Several Young Living experts have told me that essential oils should not be purchased through Amazon, but through YL distributors. I’ve never had an issue with oils purchased through Amazon, but figure I’d better throw this disclaimer in here somewhere!
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