The Best Essential Oils for Women’s Health

 

I know many women that will tell you that they need to take better care of themselves.

From those of us who work outside the home, to those of us who homeschool, grandmothers, wives, moms, sisters, and even those of us who volunteer – taking care of yourself should be on your list of priorities.

Thankfully, Essential Oils are one of many ways we can take care of ourselves each day to make some fantastic progress in our health and keep us above the wellness line.

Not only can essential oils work wonderfully for supporting our physical and mental health, they can support many of our body systems and keep us feeling emotionally grounded.

Here are TEN Essential Oils that work wonderfully to support women’s health!

 

#1 – Clary Sage

Clary Sage has a warm, herbal scent that can promote a calming, relaxing environment. It can be applied topically with a carrier oil or diffused for supporting healthy emotions.  Clary Sage works well to support symptoms caused by women’s issues.

Clary Sage is used for: 

• Stress Relief
• Female Hormonal Support
• Relaxing

Everyday use tip: Combine 10 drops of Clary Sage in a 10ml roller bottle topped with carrier oil.  Roll on the bottoms of your feet before bed for a restful sleep. Or, roll across your lower abdomen to support your body during your menstrual cycle.

 

#2 – Lavender

Lavender is one of the most versatile oils to have in your oily arsenal.  Lavender is great for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products.  

Lavender is used for:

• Skin Irritations
• Balancing
• Relaxing

Everyday use tip:  Combine 3-4 drops of Lavender and 1 Cup of Epsom Salt in a warm bath to help you relax. OR, add to your homemade body wash.

 

 #3 – Tea Tree (Melaleuca)

Tea Tree oil, also known as Melaleuca Alternifolia, is often used in skin care for its cleansing properties. It’s great as an addition to your skin care routine (cleaners & body wash), and equally as amazing for laundry and cleaning.  

Tea Tree is used for:

• Cleansing

Everyday use tip: Add a few drops of Tea Tree to your facial cleanser for healthy skin; or, add to your laundry detergent for extra power. You can also add 3-4 drops in your dishwasher compartment along with your detergent for an extra cleaning “boost”.

 

 #4 – Frankincense

Frankincense essential oil has an earthy, uplifting aroma that’s perfect for grounding and spiritual connectedness.  In addition to elevated spiritual experiences, the benefits of Frankincense essential oil include maintaining radiant skin.  (Source).

Frankincense is used for:

• Immune Support
• Skin Health
• Spiritual Grounding

Everyday use tip:  Add 2 drops of Frankincense with 2 drops of Orange to help support a restful sleep. Or, use 2-3 drops of Frankincense along with Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oil to make this moisturizing facial cleanser.

 

 

#5 – Oregano

Oregano is a must in our home for supporting a healthy immune system.  Oregano is a powerful essential oil to help support a healthy immune and respiratory system through the year, and especially when we might feel the yuckies coming on.

Oregano Vitality Essential Oil can be used as a dietary supplement, too. Even better, Oregano essential oil won’t disrupt your gut flora of your stomach and intestines so it’s a great way to keep yourself above the wellness line. 

Oregano is used for:

• Purifying

Everyday use tip:  Add several drops of Oregano Essential Oil to a 10ml Roller Bottle and top with a carrier oil. Roll on the bottoms of your feet and down the spine several times a day and before bed to support your immune system.

 

 #6 – Geranium

Geranium’s essential oil encourages peaceful, spiritual feelings.  It’s great for supporting the nervous and circulatory systems, and it is incredible for promoting and supporting healthy skin. 

Geranium is used for:

• Respiratory Support
• Liver Support
• Women’s Health

Everyday use tip:  Add 10-15 drops of Geranium Essential Oil to 1 C. of Arrowroot Powder for your own body powder.

 

#7 – Lemon & Lemon Vitality Essential Oil

Lemon is used worldwide in cleaners and soaps for its refreshing scent. It works wonderfully to support a healthy circulatory and digestive system, and is an effective addition to homemade cleansers.

Lemon Vitality Essential Oil is wonderful when added to your water, or used in baking!

Lemon is used for:

• Energizing
• Circulatory Support
• Cleansing

Everyday use tip:  See 11 ways to incorporate Lemon Essential Oil in your home!

 

#8 – Orange

Orange is a peaceful oil, known for uplifting your mood. It’s a great essential oil to help support emotional balance – it can be diffused alone, or with several other oils as part of a warm, or cool weather scent.

Orange is used for:

• Cellular Support
• Uplifting
• Emotional Balance

Everyday use tip:  Combine 2 drops of Orange Essential Oil with 2 drops of Joy Essential Oil for an uplifting scent that will support a happy mood. OR, combine 2 drops of Orange Essential Oil with 2 drops of Frankincense to help support a restful sleep.

 #9 – Peppermint & Peppermint Vitality

Peppermint essential oil’s scent invigorates the mind and senses, while inspiring a sense of peace. (Source) Peppermint is incredibly useful for creating an uplifting environment when diffused in the air. It works just as well for post-workout massage as it cools and relieves the body.

Peppermint Vitality Oil is great to support digestion, too!

Peppermint is used for:

• Energizing
• Digestive Support

Everyday use tip: Rub one drop on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses and on the back of the neck to support healthy respiratory function Just be careful not to get too close to your eyes. OR, place 2 drops on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help support concentration and alertness.

 

#10 – Progessence Plus

Progessence Plus is a specially formulated Young Living blend that helps harmonize women’s natural cycles and supports their wellbeing. As we age, we need that support, and this particular essential oil allows us to keep our body in harmony.

This unique blend contains 7 essential oils – Clove, Copaiba, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Peppermint, and Rosewood… along with wild yam extract. (Source)

Everyday use tip: Apply to skin during your morning or evening routine to support healthy-looking skin and to support your female wellness. Use no more than 2 times daily.