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Essential Oils for Nausea
6 Best Oils to Use
What are essential oils?
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Essential oils have great effects and health benefits that have been used for several centuries in many countries all around the world. The oils’ benefits come from their antioxidant, anti- inflammation and antibacterial properties.
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Today aromatherapy is still used as a type of natural alternative traditional medicine to deal with nausea, common cold virus, headache or even help to fight cancer.
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What is nausea?
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Nausea is an uncomfortable feeling of your digestive system that normally comes before vomiting. Vomiting is any act of throwing the stomach’s contents though the mouth by voluntary or involuntary muscle contractions. It is not a disease but is a symptom of many conditions like morning sickness, motion sickness, stress, food poisoning, digestive problems and so on.
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When you experience nausea, your skin may become pale with a lot of cold sweat, and you may notice an increase in your pulse or heart rate. In some situations, the act of vomiting can help reduce the discomfort because the body has thrown out the harmful contents that created the sensation.
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There are many treatments to eliminate nausea like taking a rest and letting it run its course by itself, take some kind of anti-histamine and other anti-emetic to relieve the sensation.
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However, the natural home remedies such as essential oils for nausea can help you feel comfortable quickly. Additionally. they are simple to apply.
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6 Top Essential Oils
to Have On Hand In Your Home:
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#1. Peppermint
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Peppermint essential oil is well known for its natural properties to help decrease nausea, vomit, and relax the smooth muscle on the digestive system. Many studies have reported that the peppermint aromatherapy has great effects in reducing nausea and vomit in patients after surgeries without any adverse side effects.
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How to apply:
- Dilute 2- 3 drops of the oil in a cup of water, use the mixture to fill the oil diffuser or on the other hand, you can add 2- 3 drops into a bowl of hot water; then inhale the steam. Use this remedy whenever you feel nauseous.
. - Otherwise, you can take a bath : Mix 2- 3 teaspoons of the oil with cool or warm water and then clean your body with this solution.
. - The third way to get the benefits is to use 2- 3 drops of the oil and rub it over back of your neck or bottom of your foot.
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#2. Ginger Essential Oil
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Ginger is one of the most effective natural essential oil for nausea. The benefits come from its gingerol ingredient. This chemical nutrient works on improving digestion and relieves discomfort. It has its long history of being a traditional medicine for many conditions like morning sickness, seasick and digestive problems since ancient times all around the world.
- Use 2- 3 drops of ginger oil and rub it over your stomach gently for 10- 15 minutes. Do this twice daily fot a few weeks or whenever you feel nauseous.
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#3. Lavender Essential Oil
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Lavender has been used for natural medicinal purposes for more than 2000 years. Today, it has become one of the most beneficial essential oils in the world. The oil works well on soothing irritable stomach muscles, helping to relieve nausea.
- Application is simple: just put a few drops of the oil on the solar plexus and gently massage on it.
. - In addition, you can put the oil in a spray bottle, then spray some on your clothes and inhale it or rub it on your temples and neck.
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#4. Chamomile Oil
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Another good essential oil for nausea is Chamomile oil. This herb works as a stomach muscle relaxant. It is also good for treating digestive problems like nausea, vomiting, indigestion and diarrhea. It helps eliminate gas build-up, thus relieving the discomfort.
- Mix a few drops of the oil in a cup of warm water and consume twice daily. Do this for a few weeks until you get results.
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#5. Lemon Essential Oil
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Lemon is not only an antioxidant which can cleanse free radicals from your body; it is also an anti-spasmodic and anti-emetic to help you get rid of nausea. Many studies, especially a double- blind study in 2014, confirmed that lemon inhalation aromatherapy helped reduce the intensity of nausea and vomit after 2 to4 days in pregnant women.
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- To treat nausea with lemon essential oil or lemon juice, just dilute it in a cup of warm water and consume daily for a few weeks until you notice a change for the better.
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- Use a few drops of lemon oil in a water-oil diffuser (or a slice of fresh lemon) and inhale it whenever you feel nauseous.
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#6. Fennel Seed Oil
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The phytoestrogen components in fennel seed can help treat digestive problems effectively. It can eliminate the gas build- up, relieve bloating and relax muscle spasms in the gut, helping to give you relief.
- This seed oil is another essential oil for nausea which is easy to apply. Mix 2 drops of fennel oil with a teaspoon of coconut or olive oil, then rub the mixture all over your stomach for a few minutes until the symptoms disappear. Do this for 2 weeks to obtain positive results.
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Besides the above top 6 essential oils for nausea, there are also 4 tips that you can practice to reduce the conditions. They include
- drinking a glass of warm water
- eating a small meal
- taking a rest
- airing the environment by opening doors and windows
- going out for a walk and taking deep breaths for a few minutes
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Author: Joyce Baker
joycebaker@gmail.com
Joyce is both a freelance graphic designer and a health writer
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