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Are you feeling nauseous? If so, you're definitely not alone. Nausea is a common complaint, and it can be caused by a variety of things. If traditional remedies like ginger or chamomile tea don't help, you may want to try essential oils. This essential oil blend for nausea includes oils that are known to help relieve nausea. Give it a try and see if it works for you!
No one likes the terrible urge of feeling like you are going to get sick. Unfortunately, we have all experienced nausea at some point. It makes you feel miserable but you do not have to suffer. Try this all natural nausea blend the next time and get relief.
Whether it's from motion sickness, pregnancy, or a bad reaction to medication, nausea and vomiting can really put a damper on your day. Luckily, there are some essential oils that can help.
When you start feeling nauseous or morning sickness hits, you will not want to take the time to fumble with different bottles. Instead, make this blend in an essential oil inhaler and have it ready for when the need arises. Keep it on hand for when you need it!
Essential Oils and Pregnancy
Essential oils should be used very cautiously during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The regular, daily use of essential oils while pregnant is not advised. It is best that essential oils be used only on occasion, such as inhaling for morning sickness.
*Some people choose to avoid using essential oils completely during the first trimester since it is considered such a delicate time.
Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy that can be uncomfortable and disruptive. For many expecting mothers, nausea and vomiting can be a major inconvenience and affects their daily activities.
Not only can essential oils help with nausea, but they are also grounding, balancing, and centering.
Essential Oil Research
The two recipes in this post are for inhaling, an inhaler recipe and a diffuser blend for nausea. If using essential oils topically during pregnancy, it is best to keep your dilution levels low, like 1% dilution. That equals 1 oz of carrier oil for 6 drops of essential oil when blending.
In the past, there were concerns about lavender and pregnancy. Lavender essential oil has been researched and has been found to be safe for use during pregnancy, read the complete article.
The essential oils used in this recipe are referenced from The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Wormwood, page 224-226.
Nausea Blend Inhaler Recipe
If you are looking for a natural way to ease nausea, you may want to try making your own nausea blend inhaler. This easy-to-make inhaler can help to quickly provide relief from nausea. Plus, it smells great!
Here is how to make your own nausea blend inhaler:
- 4 drops Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
- 2 drops Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- 2 drops Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
- 2 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Blank Inhaler
Directions: Add the drops of essential oils to the cotton wick and insert into inhaler. Reassemble the inhaler.To use, inhale deeply while holding the inhaler under nostrils. When not in use, ensure that the cap is kept on to prevent the inhaler from losing its scent.
This essential oil inhaler blend for nausea and morning sickness, but it can also be used for car sickness, sea sickness, and vertigo. Read more about using aromatherapy inhalers.
Nausea Blend Diffuser Recipe
Prefer to diffuse the nausea blend? Here is the recipe to make this oil blend for a diffuser:
- 2 drops Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
- 1 drop Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- 1 drop Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
- 1 drop Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Directions: Add drops of essential oils to your aromatherapy diffuser with recommended water for your machine.
Read more about diffusing essential oils.
Essential Oils for Morning Sickness
Essential oils can be a great natural remedy to help ease morning sickness symptoms. Aromatherapy with essential oils can be used to help reduce nausea, soothe the stomach, and improve overall wellbeing.
Spearmint Essential Oil
Spearmint is a great essential oil to use for morning sickness. It has a calming, minty smell and is thought to help relieve nausea, headaches, and other forms of nausea-related stomach discomfort.
It can be inhaled directly from the bottle or mixed with a carrier oil for topical use. Spearmint oil can also be added to a warm bath to help reduce nausea and help you relax.
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger oil is an incredibly useful essential oil for helping combat morning sickness. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects that can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
Ginger oil can be used in massage, aromatherapy, and added to bathwater. To use ginger oil aromatically, add several drops to a diffuser or a few drops to a cloth and inhale deeply.
If you’d like to use ginger oil topically, mix it with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, and apply it to your abdomen. For an even more refreshing experience, add a few drops of ginger oil to a warm bath.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender oil is a gentle essential oil to use for nausea and morning sickness. It is known for its calming and soothing effects, and can be used for a variety of conditions including nausea and vomiting.
Lavender oil can be used in a diffuser, in bathwater, or applied topically to the skin.
- When used in a diffuser, the scent of lavender can help reduce nausea and anxiety.
- When used in a bath, the scent will help relax and ease the stomach.
- When applied topically to the skin, it can help reduce nausea and relax the stomach muscles.
Cardamom Essential Oil
Cardamom oil is another great essential oil for car and morning sickness. This oil is known for its calming and warming aroma, which may help to reduce nausea and comfort an upset stomach. It can also calm the respiratory system and stimulate the mind.
Inhale the aroma of cardamom oil directly from the bottle or by adding it to a diffuser. It also has an analgesic and antispasmodic effect which can help to reduce any abdominal discomfort caused by morning sickness. It is also uplifting for emotional lows.
Chamomile Oil as a Substitute Oil for Nausea Blend
Don't have one of these oils? Try Chamomile oil, it is a popular essential oil often used to help with nausea and morning sickness. Derived from a daisy-like herb, it has been used to assist a variety of ailments.
Chamomile oil has a sweet, fresh floral aroma, and its calming effects can help reduce anxious feelings and promote relaxation. You can use either type, German Chamomile or Roman Chamomile.
When used topically or when diffused, it can help calm the digestive system and alleviate nausea. Chamomile oil can also be blended with other essential oils such as spearmint and ginger for even more relief.
Lemon Oil as a Substitute Oil for Nausea Blend
Lemon essential oil can be a helpful remedy when a person is suffering from nausea or vomiting. Research suggests that lemon essential oil has an anti-emetic effect, meaning it can help reduce symptoms like nausea and vomiting.
One way to use lemon essential oil is by diffusing it in the air, or applying lemon essential oil topically on the stomach and forehead, making sure to dilute it with a carrier such as jojoba oil first.
Many people who have used lemon oil for nausea and vomiting have reported that doing so has been very effective in helping to quickly relieve their symptoms.
Essential Oils to Avoid for Pregnancy, Labor, and Breastfeeding
- Aniseed - Pimpinella anisum
- Basil - Ocimum basilicum ct. estragole
- Birch - Betula lenta
- Camphor - Cinnamomum camphora
- Hyssop - Hyssopus officinalis
- Mugwort - Artemisia vulgaris
- Parsley seed or leaf - Petroselinum sativum
- Pennyroyal - Mentha pulegium
- Sage - Salvia officinalis
- Tansy - Tanacetum vulgare
- Tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus
- Thuja - Thuja occidentalis
- Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens
- Wormwood - Artemisia absinthium
From NAHA safety guidelines.
Some others to avoid include essential oils high in phenols:
- Oregano - Origanum compactum
- Thyme - Thymus vulgaris ct thymol
- Clove - Syzygium aromaticum
- Cinnamon - Cinnamomum camphora
- Cumin - Cumimum cyminum
- Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare
- Anise Star - Illicium verum
As always, please check with your doctor before using any essential oils. Be sure to use only 100% pure essential oils so they are free of any additives.
Final Thoughts on Essential Oils for Nausea and Vomiting
Pregnancy can be accompanied by a wide range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and morning sickness. Although there is no one-size-fits-all remedy for these issues, essential oils can offer some relief.
Overall, nausea essential oils can be an effective tool to combat morning sickness. If you are looking for an all-natural means to ease your nauseous feelings, consider using essential oils such as spearmint, ginger, lemon, chamomile, cardamom, or lavender.
These essential oils are generally safe to use during pregnancy and have been known to provide natural relief from feeling ill.
Whether diffusing these essential oils around the house or applying them directly to your skin with a carrier oil, see which essential oil works best for you and rest assured knowing that its natural properties are considered safe.
The key is to find the scent that works best for you. You may need to experiment with different oils to find the one that works best. If you do find a scent that works, it can provide you with a drug-free, natural way to combat nausea.
With the help of essential oils, you may find that morning sickness can more bearable.
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