Aromatherapy for PMS Relief | Geranium Essential Oil for Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
Geranium Essential Oil for PMS:
Researchers at the Department of Psychology, University of Wolverhampton, have demonstrated that the geranium essential oil (aromatherapy oil) reduces anxiety.
Therefore, they say, it is possible, that the geranium essential oil may help lower some of the psychological and emotional symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), such as anxiety, worry, irritability, mood swings, gloom or insomnia.
The study had two aims, one, to investigate what the PMS sufferers think about the efficacy and capability of the geranium oil in the management of PMS, and second, to establish whether there is an observable improvement and amelioration in the PMS symptoms, using pure geranium essential oil compared to a synthetic geranium odor.
The trial was divided into three stages.
The first stage involved, conducting confidential interviews with a few volunteers, who suffer from PMS, to find out their beliefs, feelings and outlook, regarding the use of the essential oil.
In the second phase of the case study, all the volunteers were arbitrarily divided into two groups. Some volunteers were asked to inhale two drops of the real geranium essential oil, while others were given the synthetic oil. They had to inhale the oil for 10 minutes during the premenstrual phase of the cycle for two successive cycles. Changes in their PMS symptoms were monitored.
The third stage of the study involved in-depth interviews with the volunteers who found the treatment either particularly effective or ineffective.
Germanium Essential Oil Facts:
The geranium essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers, leaves, and stalks of the pelargonium gravolens plant.
Health Benefits of Geranium Essential Oil:
- The geranium oil is an adrenal cortex stimulant, thus, it helps to regulate hormones and moods. It balances, uplifts, and refreshes the mood of an individual.
- It counteracts excessive mood swings and is a potent anti-depressant.
- It especially helps treat anxiety, anguish, and uneasiness, associated with nervous debility.
Diet to Prevent Premenstrual Syndrome:
- Beet: The beet root is a specific food prescription for the effective management of the pre-menstrual syndrome. It is a rich source of iron. Thus, it makes up quickly for the blood lost during menses and fights irritability and fatigue. It provides immense amounts of energy and dontlet you feel run down. It tones up the entire female sexual system, prevents cramps, fainting spells, and backaches. 1 glass of the beet juice, daily, is recommended 15 days prior to the period.
- Spinach: Spinach is another nutrient dense, important food prescription. It is loaded with iron. Additionally, it is rich in vitamin B complex, particularly, vitamin B1, B2, and B6. It is a mood food that brings about a feel good effect instantly. 3 servings of the vegetable, per week, are advised.
- Brown bread or whole wheat bread or multi-grained bread: Brown bread is a good source of complex carbohydrates and vitamin B, both of which, uplift the mood. Snacking on whole wheat or multi-grained sandwich provides you with that much needed burst of energy, post lunch.
