Things You'll Need:
- Small glass vial
- Absorbent pads or thick tissue
- Essential oils (such as):
- -Bergamot
- -Grapefruit
- -Nutmeg
- -Narcissus
- -Geranium
- -Rose Bulgar
- -Chamomile
- Vegetable oil
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Step 1
Soothe the senses with Narcissus oil. A few drops on an absorbent pad or tissue can be used as an inhalant to calm and soothe the senses.
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Step 2
Relieve tired and achy muscles with a self-massage. Combine 10 drops of bergamot oil with 1 to 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil for a stress-relieving massage oil. This can be applied to the legs, arms and abdomen to soothe and reduce muscle fatigue.
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Step 3
Reduce stress with a bergamot and geranium blend. Combine a few drops of bergamot and geranium oil in the vial and use this as an inhalant to combat PMS-related stress.
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Step 4
Increase your energy with a grapefruit and bergamot blend. Equal drops of grapefruit and bergamot oil on an absorbent pad or in a vial can provide you with an instant energy boost. This is especially helpful when you are feeling depressed or listless or are experiencing a bout of fatigue.
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Step 5
Prevent a crying spell or emotional outburst with Rose Bulgar. Combine equal drops of Rose Bulgar, nutmeg and geranium oil into a vial, or add them to an absorbent pad to create an inhalant that soothes and calms the emotions.
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Step 6
Reduce irritation and stress with geranium and chamomile oils. Combine equal parts geranium oil, chamomile oil and your vegetable-oil base to create a soothing massage oil. This potent combination can be particularly effective for reducing irritation and stress associated with PMS.
