Essential oils have made a difference in women’s health for centuries and, whether you realize it or not, they are all around us. When you walk through a field of flowers, enjoy the shade of a tree or squeeze the juice from a citrus fruit, you’re enjoying the benefits of essential oils. They are found in plants, roots, seeds, flowers, bark and fruit.
Consult this guide for the 10 best essential oils for women’s health, and tips on how to incorporate them into your everyday life. You’ll also want to be sure to familiarize yourself with the oil you use and make sure the oil is safe for consumption or topical application. Here are our picks for the best essential oils for women.
1. Clary Sage
- anti-depressant
- soothing properties
- beneficial during women’s menstrual cycles and mood swings, eases discomfort
Everyday use: You can add a few drops into an epsom-salt bath or, if the oil is labeled safe for topical use, you can massage a few drops directly onto your abdomen to ease cramps and discomfort.
2. Lemon
- energizing and de-stressing properties
- wonderful for cleaning and cooking
Everyday use: I add a drop of lemon essential oil into a glass of cold water each day. It is so refreshing, and I believe it is the reason I have been able to stay so healthy the last few months.
3. Lavender
- reduces stress and calms nerves
- helps with sleeping problems
- aids with skin irritations
Everyday use: This is probably the most-used oil in our home. We diffuse it aromatically before bedtime, add it to our baths, and apply it to the soles of our feet before bed.
4. Geranium
- balances oil
- aids with skin irritation
- conditions skin
Everyday use: Add a drop to your facial or body moisturizer, and to your shampoo or conditioner to help balance oil production and moisturize your skin.
5. Basil
- soothes sore and tired muscles
- can be used in cooking
- helps memory function and focus
- soothes insect bites
Everyday use: Apply directly to an insect bite or sting, and if you are feeling sore from an extra hard workout, add a few drops into a massage oil and massage tired muscles.
6. Wild Orange
- invigorating, mood lifter
Everyday use: Add a few drops into your body scrub and feel refreshed and awake as you step out of the shower each day.
7. Oregano
- purifying
- boosts immunity
- helps with digestive and respiratory function
Everyday use: You can diffuse oregano aromatically to purify the air, or add a drop into a teaspoon of honey to soothe a sore throat.
8. Melaleuca
(Tea Tree)
- contributes to healthy skin and nails
- antibacterial
Everyday use: Add a few drops to your laundry detergent for its antibacterial benefits.
9. Frankincense
- mood lifter
- helps with skin injuries and irritation
Everyday use: Add a drop to your moisturizer if you have sensitive skin or diffuse it aromatically for a boost in mood.
10. Ginger
- aids digestion
- helps eliminate motion sickness, nausea
- alleviates joint discomfort
Everyday use: Apply a drop to the bottom of your feet after a meal to help aid digestion, or add a drop to a glass of water to take internally.
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SMtAU says
February 10, 2017 at 4:48 amThank you for sharing this :) Thanks for the tips! I guess I like Tea Tree and Ginger the most ;)
Cody García says
January 12, 2017 at 8:41 pmAwesome post. You just can’t beat Lavender :)
Simona says
November 14, 2016 at 12:19 pmThank you for this post Deborah.
I’m a wellness advocate also (not with doTERRA though).
Blessings!
Simona
Tifany says
October 13, 2015 at 2:06 pmI have been using DoTerra for years and I recently changed to a company called http://www.betteressentials.com as my mom has been using them for quite some time. I am really liking their oils and blends. Their Best Friend blend is just like On-Guard except it has lemon oil and not orange. Is there a difference, because the price of Better Essentials is much more affordable???
Emily says
September 18, 2015 at 2:49 pmLOVE this post! I’m always amazed at all of the uses for essential oils! Love learning about the various benefits and usages!
Thank you for this :)
Emily
Susan J Randall says
August 16, 2015 at 10:29 pmThank for share <3 i will try a tee tree oils to test out, hope it help!
Izy B. says
July 22, 2015 at 10:40 amMay I suggest http://www.elizabethvanburen.com for essential oils at a great price. They put all their essential oils thru a gcms filtration system removing impurities. It’s very rare to see gcms on store bought essential oils. I brought EVB oils into the spa I worked in after researching the healthiest oils for both clients and staff. Enjoy!
Elise says
July 21, 2015 at 2:28 pmBookmarking this post for future reference! I love mixing Neroli essential oil into my Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt perfume. It’s intoxicating! I’ve recently been trying out new oils in my diffuser/humidifier. Great post!!
x
Elise
http://thelifeofawildchildblog.blogspot.com/
Molly says
July 20, 2015 at 7:19 pmThis is great! Essential oils have so many benefits. I like to put them in the Now brand essential oil diffuser and have the smells throughout our house. It’s so great!
-Molly
apolloandluna.com
Lutetia Flaviae says
July 20, 2015 at 12:29 pmI’m keen on essential oils as well. I think lavender is probably the one I’ve used the most because it’s good for basically everything! I love it! Lemon is also a great multi-tasker. Basil works great on my hair too!
Barb says
April 10, 2015 at 6:53 pmI had an angry red skin irritation that wouldn’t go away. I mixed some olive oil with tea tree and the irritation was faded within a few days and gone in a little over a week. I love lavender too.
Jillian In Italy says
July 29, 2014 at 3:18 pmLove this post! I now want to add basil oil to my essential oil collection. This summer I started using a mix of Geranium Rose oil and Lavender oil as an anti-tick solution and it seems to be working amazingly for us as well as our pets. Essential oils are slowly becoming an important part of our every day life.
CORA FISH says
July 20, 2015 at 8:18 pmYES I AGREE WITH YOU AS I’M LEARNING THE BENEFITS OS OF MOST OF THESE AND I HAVE LAND OUT IN THE COUNTRY TO RAISE SO MANY HERBS PRAISE OUR GOD & GRANDPARENTS TEACHINGS!
Dennis says
July 26, 2014 at 5:18 pmThis is very useful information thanks for sharing this. I’m a fan of essential oils I’ve tried several Lavender has been my favorite ever since probably because it has the benefits that I need. I get easily stressed out and I find it hard to get a good sleep but Lavender oil has helped me with cope with those problem. I’m not aware about the benefits of the other essential oils so this is basically new information for me. I’m so glad that I stumbled into this blog so the next time I shop for oils I’d be on the look out for the ones here on your list I’d probably buy some for my mom and my sisters. Thanks for sharing this!
Deborah says
July 27, 2014 at 11:15 pmFantastic! Lavender is our go to as well, but yes, there are so many different oils and uses. We just scratched the surface. Glad you enjoyed the tips.
xo
Deborah
Marie says
July 19, 2014 at 9:39 pmHi! I LoVe your blog and I’m very interested in knowing more about essential oils. Recently I bought orange and lemon from the brand NOW. I have seen you use those too. Are those safe to use on skin and for consumption? Thanks!
Deborah says
July 27, 2014 at 11:14 pmHi Marie,
Yes the NOW brand is a therapeutic grade oil and can be used in the same manner. So glad you enjoyed the post!
xo
Deborah
P&F says
July 19, 2014 at 12:46 pmThansk for these amazing tips!
XO
preppyandfunny.wordpress.com
SuzieQ says
July 18, 2014 at 7:37 amThanks for the tips
Keep cool
SuzieQ
Qstomizate
Marissa says
July 17, 2014 at 2:10 pmLove, love, LOVE this post! Rose is another wonderful oil – expensive, but goes well with geranium.
Deborah says
July 27, 2014 at 11:16 pmOh I’ll have to look into Rose. We don’t have that in our collection yet, but I bet its just amazing.
xo
Deborah
Susanna says
July 16, 2014 at 1:45 pmLove to learn more about oils, need to try them
Catherine says
January 4, 2015 at 2:02 pmSusanna-
I’d love to help you get started with essential oils. I am a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA essential oils and would be happy to send you some free samples if you are interested. Feel free to check out my website at http://www.trumandoterra.com and send me an email if you’d like me to send you some oils! [email protected]
Thanks!
Catherine Truman
~ Carmen ~ says
July 15, 2014 at 1:00 pmBasil for insect bites?!?! Good to know! :] // itsCarmen.com ☼
Deborah says
July 27, 2014 at 11:16 pmYes! Isn’t that fantastic?!
xo
Deborah
Catherine says
January 4, 2015 at 2:06 pmDeborah-
I just found your blog and LOVE the information you have put out about essential oils. I was wondering if you might be interested in having me sponsor you when it comes to essential oils? I am a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA. They have the most pure and powerful essential oils on the market and it would be my pleasure to work with you.
I would love to collaborate with you on this and send you some free product to try out and more product in the future if you wish absolutely free. Please email me at [email protected] if this is something you might be interested in. I know you will be extremely happy with the quality of oils doTERRA provides and am hopeful we can create some kind of working relationship.
Thanks!
Catherine