One of my most favorite ways to support reproductive health is with the use of essential oils. Learn how to utilize aromatherapy for fertility. Below are my notes from the live video recording I did on Periscope. Download the Periscope App to get notifications of my live broadcasts!

Essential oils I like to use for fertility

Be sure to choose therapeutic grade essential oils

• Therapeutic grade EOs are tested for purity (chromeography)

Caution: Do not use these during pregnancy

Resources for high quality therapeutic grade essential oils
First choice: Aromatics International
Second choice: Ananda Apothecary

Geranium

• used as an adrenal cortex stimulant
• helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and balance hormones
• detoxifying to the lymphatic system
• mood uplifting, helpful for anxiety, and is an antidepressant

Rose Otto

• supportive for PMS
• regulates the menstrual cycle
• relaxes the uterus
• helps to inspire confidence in expressing oneself sexually, an aphrodisiac
• assists with depression and grief; this may be a great oil for those who have miscarried or have a failed IVF

Clary Sage

• reduces menstrual cramps
• uterine tonic
• also supportive for PMS
• encourages hormonal imbalance
• may have estrogenic effects that help to regulate the menstrual cycle
• helpful for depression and anxiety

Lavender

(Lavandula angustifolia)

• a great oil for every ailment
• circulatory stimulant
• immune stimulant
• balancing for all body systems
• supportive of mood swings associated with PMS or hormonal imbalance

Jasmine

(Jasminum grandiflorum, Jasminum officinale)
*Very strong – just one drop is all that is needed!

• aphrodisiac
• overall female reproductive health
• strengthening for the male sex organs

Ylang Ylang

*Very strong – just one drop is all that is needed!

• aphrodisiac

Fertilica Radiant Womb

Radiant Womb is a therapeutic massage oil I designed to help support reproductive health. It is infused with medicinal herbs and therapeutic grade essential oils such as Calendula, Yarrow, Motherwort, Geranium, Clary Sage, Rose and Ginger.

Ways to Use Essential Oils

Inhalation

• steam
• diffuser

Transdermal (skin)

• dilute in lotion or oil (grapeseed, jojoba, coconut, sweet almond); 3-5 drops in 1 oz. carrier oil
• for fertility – focus on rubbing them on the abdomen and feet
• add to sea salts and pour into a bath; up to 10 drops EO to 1 cup salt

Essential Oil Bath Recipe

1 drop clary sage
1 drop ylang ylang
2 drops lavender
1 drop orange
1 cup salt

Add EO’s to the salt, stir and then pour into a hot bath and enjoy!

Reminders!
Keep out of reach of children.
More is not better.
Just a drop goes a long way!
Test oils on a patch of skin, if rash occurs, discontinue use.