"Abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea, muscle pain, ... do these pains dictate your daily life during your menstruation? Have you tried everything to relieve your menstrual pain, but to no avail? Let's forget for a moment the medications that are not necessarily good for our health, and focus on natural, herbal solutions that have only positive effects on the body."
The Sisters Republic Team talks here about aromatherapy. It is a therapeutic use of essential oils to alleviate specific ailments. In fact, essential oils have a healing effect and can specifically relieve certain pains.
Today we will deal with the effects of these oils and how they can alleviate women's menstrual pain.
Use of essential oils to relieve menstrual pain
The use of essential oils for a more bearable menstruation is a simple, cost-effective, and natural method. Numerous, diverse oils are available with different effects on our metabolism. They can be taken orally or applied to the skin.
The beneficial effects of the oils include:
- Pain reliever.
- Antispasmodic.
- Anti-inflammatory effect.
- Cholecolytic.
- Antipruritic.
- stomach stimulant.
Essential oils are available in a very wide variety, e.g. essential mint oil, thyme oil, essential basil oil, rosemary oil, chamomile oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, etc. You can even find essential organic oil on the market. So there is something for every taste!
Furthermore, these oils also reduce stress and anxiety and even improve sleep quality.
Essential oils have become a real insider tip for women who suffer from painful periods every month, thanks to their numerous advantages. However, among the many essential oils available on the market to relieve menstrual pain, one stands out in particular: Tarragon oil.
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The soothing effect of tarragon
Tarragon, also called Artemisia dracunculus or dragon, is an aromatic plant that originates from Russia. It is cultivated in Europe and traditionally used for seasoning. Tarragon belongs to the family of Asteraceae.
Tarragon is a perennial plant that has many highly branched stems. Its leaves are narrow, dark green, and very shiny. The plant may produce yellowish to greenish flowers.
Tarragon oil has surprisingly many advantages. It can relieve persistent hiccups as well as severe hives or even spasmophilia attacks.
Tarragon oil also affects mental well-being. It indeed has a positive and invigorating effect on the mind.
Thanks to its properties, this oil is also particularly effective against menstrual pain.
Properties of tarragon oil:
"For the production, this oil must be distilled to extract the ingredient that combats abdominal cramps and pain: it is the portion that is rich in methyl chavicol."
This high content of Methylchavicol gives tarragon oil its effectiveness and success in aromatherapy due to its known anti-inflammatory properties.
Estragole alleviates spasms of the smooth muscle fibers in the lower abdomen and significantly reduces the painful cramps during menstruation. Thus the pain can even completely disappear thanks to its anti-inflammatory effect.
In the healthcare sector, the oil is known for its various positive properties:
- Strong antispasmodic, especially against hiccups.
- Rich in antiviral and anti-fermentative agents.
- General digestive tonic (stomach-strengthening, gas-producing, appetite-stimulating).
- Reduces allergic reactions.
Indications and application instructions
indications
Tarragon oil can be taken in 3 different forms:
- Application on the skin: Bath, cold compress, or massage of the painful area. This method is effective against pain, cramps, premenstrual pain, fatigue, hiccups, menstrual pain, stress, etc.
- Internal use: oral, rectal, or vaginal. This method is effective against allergies, cramp-like colics, slow or difficult digestion, bloating, or cough.
- About the Airways: Diffusion, inhalation, or breathing in. This method is effective against anxiety, asthma, phobias, hiccups, motion sickness, stress, fatigue, concentration difficulties, etc.
Tarragon oil can be used in many cases:
- motion sickness.
- "Premenstrual pain, dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual bleeding)."
- Severe local pain.
- Itching or hives.
- stitches.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Digestive disorders.
Tips for use
"For menstrual pain, you can now additionally include a few bottles of your favorite essential oils in your emergency kit along with the absorbent menstrual underwear . Simply mix 3 drops of essential tarragon oil with 3 drops of carrier oil. Massage your lower abdomen with this mix. Repeat this 3 to 6 times a day for 2 to 4 days when you have your period."
You can also dilute a few drops of tarragon oil in vegetable oil. Apply directly to the lower abdomen and gently massage until the oil is absorbed into the skin.
Precautions for use and contraindications
"But even though tarragon oil has many advantages, certain precautions should be observed."
"If you use this oil regularly, you need to make sure to dilute it strongly: it should not make up more than 20% of your mixture. Tarragon is indeed highly irritating to the skin."
If youbreastfeed, you should limit the consumption of tarragon oil as much as possible. Especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, you should not consume the oil. It is not only skin-irritating but also a photosensitizer: Avoid exposing yourself to the sun for several hours when using it.
The consumption of tarragon oil is prohibited for children under 3 years of age as well as for people who suffer from or have suffered from hormone-related cancer.
