Fibroids are sadly becoming a common problem for young women today. Make use of 10 powerful essential oils for uterine fibroids to naturally support your reproductive health.
What are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors or clumps of cells that form in or along the smooth muscles of the uterus.
Unfortunately, uterine fibroids are a very common female health problem today, which is one of the leading causes for fertility issues.
The cause of fibroids is unclear as of today, but there are certain factors that seem to contribute to their appearance. Some of these factors include genetic predisposition and hormonal disruption.
The most common of the signs of uterine fibroids are:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prolonged periods (of more than 7 days)
- Pressure and pain in the lower abdominal region
- Anemia
- Frequent urination/difficulty urinating
- Constipation/pain during bowel movement
If you have any of these signs, you must consult your doctor who will perform ultra sound tests to confirm the diagnosis of uterine fibroids. With your doctor’s approval, you can take the prescribed medication along with natural remedies and essential oils for uterine fibroids.
Top 10 Essential Oils for Uterine Fibroids
These are the top 10 essential oils that are well-known for balancing and supporting hormones, supporting the female reproductive organs, having anti-inflammatory properties and having tumor-fighting properties, among others:
1. Frankincense (where to get it)
2. Thyme (where to get it)
3. Clary sage (where to get it)
4. Geranium (where to get it)
5. Lavender (where to get it)
6. Cypress (where to get it)
7. Roman chamomile (where to get it)
8. Wintergreen (where to get it)
9. Basil (where to get it)
10. Peppermint (where to get it)
How to Use Essential Oils for Uterine Fibroids
Here are some of the ways you can use essential oils for uterine fibroids:
1. Fibroid Fighter Blend Recipe
Keep this blend handy so that you can use it for diffusion, bath soaks, personal inhalation and massage.
What you need:
- 4 oz amber dropper bottle (where to get it)
- Glass pipette for mess-free transfer (where to get it)
- Essential oils:
– 20 drops of geranium oil (where to get it)
– 15 drops of frankincense oil (where to get it)
– 15 drops of clary sage (where to get it)
– 10 drops of sandalwood oil (where to get it)
– 10 drops of lavender oil (where to get it)
– 5 drops of roman chamomile oil (where to get it)
– 5 drops of wintergreen oil (where to get it) - 4 oz of fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
Method:
- Drop all the oils needed into a small non-reactive glass bowl and stir with a tooth pick.
- Now use a pipette to transfer the blend from the glass bowl to the roll-on bottle.
- Your fibroid-fighting blend is now ready.
2. Castor Oil Pack
A castor oil pack is easy to do yet it has powerful detoxifying properties that help shrink fibroids.
What you need:
- A thick cotton flannel/towel (where to get it)
- 1 cup of castor oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops of frankincense oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops of geranium oil (where to get it)
- 5 drops of wintergreen oil (where to get it)
- 5 drops of basil oil (where to get it)
- A hot water bottle (where to get it)
- Another thick towel
Method:
- Warm your castor oil on medium heat. It shouldn’t get too hot, or it might burn you.
- In a non-reactive bowl, mix the castor oil with all the essential oils.
- Now saturate your cotton towel with the castor oil-essential oil mixture.
- Lie down and apply this onto your lower abdomen/pelvic region.
- Place a hot water bottle over the castor oil pack.
- Now place another thick towel over the hot water bottle.
- Remain in this position for 1 hour. Try to think of calm relaxing thoughts during this time.
- Repeat the castor oil pack 3 – 4 times a week.
3. Abdominal massage
An abdominal massage targeting your uterus area can be done daily to eliminate fibroids.
What you need:
- Fibroids fighting blend (from above)
- Or blend 2 drops of frankincense, 1 drop of clary sage and 1 drop of basil in 2 teaspoons of evening primrose oil
Method:
- To perform an abdominal massage, rub the massage blend in both palms and lie down flat on your back.
- Firmly massage your lower abdominal region in circular motions.
- Massage for at least 10 minutes daily, preferably at night before bed.
Other Natural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids
» Add fibroid-fighting foods to your diet – Make sure you are getting plenty of the following foods in your daily diet:
- Iron-rich foods such as organ meats and legumes can help restore healthy iron levels and correct anemia
- Nuts such as almonds, pecans and pistachios – make sure they are sprouted to release phytic acid
- Seeds such as flax, hemp and chia seeds – these are rich in trace minerals and can help balance hormones
- Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli help in detoxification, weight loss and hormone support
- Green leafy vegetables such as kale are rich in Vitamin K that can help promote healthy menstrual flow.
» Get rid of fibroid-promoting foods from your diet – Make sure you reduce or eliminate the following foods from your daily diet:
- Non-organic, pesticides-laden food disrupt hormones so stick to organic locally grown foods only
- Highly processed foods
- Refine sugar
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
» High quality supplements – If your diet is less than ideal, you may consider introducing high quality supplements to fight uterine fibroids. Some these include:
- Vitamin D3 capsules (where to get it)
- Fermented cod liver oil capsules (where to get it)
- Vitamin B Complex capsules (where to get it)
Note: Consult your doctor before taking any supplements.
Share your story with us. Are you using natural remedies and essential oils for uterine fibroids? How have they helped you?