For period pain
Essential oils calm spasms
The essential oils (EO) of Sour cherry and Basil are antispasmodic and relaxing. Put a drop of each EO on a neutral tablet or a ball of bread, to swallow four times a day from the first pain until the onset rules. You can massage the lower abdomen slowly with a few drops of EO of Petit grain bigarade. To do morning and evening.
Homeopathy relieves pain
In case of severe pain, Helonias 5 CH, 5 granules morning and evening. If you have painful spasms, Colocynthis 5 CH, 5 granules morning and evening.
Our advice : Place a hot water bottle or a warm cloth on the lower abdomen.
For cystitis
Cystitis is a painful inflammation of the bladder due to infection. It is characterized by a pressing and permanent urge to urinate with burning and painful urination and difficulty urinating.
Essential oils soothe
The essential oil (EO) of Savory and Rosemary with cineole fight the infection: 1 drop of each on a neutral tablet or a ball of bread. Take every four hours (no more than five times per day) for seven days.
Ready to use product
Urinary comfort, box of 30 capsules, € 10.20 Phytosun aroms.
Plants space out crises
Thyme helps fight infection. Put a handful in 1 liter of boiling water, let it steep for fifteen minutes, drink 1 cup every four hours. Bearberry and boldo can be combined and taken as an infusion throughout the day
Our advice : During the crisis, avoid coffee, strong tea, sodas and alcohol.
For vaginal yeast infection
When the ecological balance of our vagina is disturbed, candida albicans grow and multiply with burning, itching, and white discharge.
Essential oils fight fungi
The tea trea is anti-infectious: put 2 drops of EO on a neutral tablet or on a bread ball. To be taken orally 3 times a day for 10 days. Have your pharmacist prepare ova of 170 mg of EO composed of 120 mg of EO of Tea trea and 50 mg of Lavender aspic. Put an egg in the vagina in the morning and in the evening for two days, then an egg at bedtime for a week. To renew if necessary.
Plants rebalance the flora
If you are prone to yeast infections, it will be useful to take a cure for echinacea which is an immunostimulating plant.
Ready to use product
Naturactive Echinacea, box of 30, 7 €, Naturactive
Our advice: Avoid panty liners and prefer natural fibers (cotton) for underwear.
For hot flashes
Essential oils stimulate hormones
Clary sage with its estrogenic properties is the appropriate EO: put 1 drop in honey or on a ball of bread twice a day, 5 days a week (contraindicated in epilepsy and hormone-dependent cancers, therefore breast and ovary).
Homeopathy acts on stress
If the puffs are due to stress, Ignatia 15 CH or 9 CH, 5 granules on demand. In case of sweating, associated with sadness, Sepia 15 CH, 5 granules 1 to 2 times a day.
Ready to use product
Acthéane hot flashes, 120 tablets, € 13.15, Boiron
Our advice : invest in a nice fan to discreetly ventilate the face if a hot flush occurs.
For vaginal dryness
Vaginal dryness is linked to hormonal variations. It can occur when taking the pill or during menopause. The taking of certain medications, or an unsuitable personal hygiene can also be involved.
Homeopathy acts on burns
In case of dry mucous membranes, Alumina 5 CH combined with Natrum muriaticum 5 CH, 5 granules of each, 3 times a day. In case of pain or burning, Arsenicum album 5 CH, 5 granules, 3 times a day.
Plants rehydrate
Evening primrose oil, very rich in essential fatty acids, should be taken at the time of menopause in capsules.
Ready to use products
Evening primrose oil, 60 capsules, € 7.90 Arkopharma
Our advice: Avoid excessively tight pants that prevent the skin from breathing.
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