Many women around the age of menopause complain of hot flashes . It is generally estimated that 8 out of 10 postmenopausal women are affected.
Interestingly, some more sensitive women are also prone to hot flashes during their menstrual cycle .
Episodes of hot flashes generally last 2 to 10 minutes and repeat several times throughout the day, even in the middle of the night. All of this can cause sleep problems.
Hot flashes appear primarily in the chest or face, but they can then appear throughout the body and cause very uncomfortable “cold sweats”.
Fortunately, using essential oils for hot flashes allows you to reduce the symptoms and find real comfort during your period or during menopause!
What about the contribution of aromatherapy?
Generally treated with moderate success using hormone replacement treatments, hot flashes are known to respond well to the use of essential oils applied to the skin and/or orally.
A formula from Dominique Baudoux, pharmacist and aromatologist, arouses interest as part of a natural and non-invasive treatment to respect the woman's hormonal system.
No, hot flashes are not inevitable! Whether due to your periods or age, there are 100% natural solutions to regulate your estrogen levels and regain real comfort in life.
An aromatic massage oil
Night sweats, difficult to bear. In his "Practical aromatherapy form for the prescriber and pharmaceutical advisor" , Dominique Baudoux offers on page 105 a strongly aromatized massage oil formula based on essential oil for hot flashes , indicated in cases of hot flashes :
- HECT Pistacia Lentiscus (Pistachio mastic tree) 1 ml;
- HECT Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) 1 ml;
- HECT Cupressus Sempervirens (Evergreen Cypress) 5 ml;
- HECT Helychrisum Italicum (Immortelle) 2 ml;
- HECT Melaleuca quinquenervia CT cineole (Niaouli) 2 ml;
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Vegetable Oil (Calophyll) 3 ml;
- 100 ml hazelnut oil - coryllus avellana
We obtain an aromatic massage oil with a fairly powerful smell, dosed with 9% essential oils, for local application 2 to 3 times a day on the stomach or at the base of the spine at a rate of 8 drops of massage oil by application.
The author advises practicing massages for 3 weeks until improvement. This essential oil for feminine comfort allows you to benefit from all the benefits of plants to relieve the symptoms of menopause, improve mood and reduce period pain.
It is obvious that this essential oil for hot flashes is not suitable for pregnant women or young pubescent women.
We find in the formula essential oils having a very interesting tropism on the circulatory sphere, including mastic, cypress and helichrysum, to which we add the presence of a low dose of calophyll oil also recommended for venous and vascular disorders.
Peppermint is also welcome for its very refreshing ice effect.
Powder capsules to be prepared in the pharmacy
In addition to the massage oil, Dominique Baudoux also offers a capsule formula that can be formulated by a pharmacist who practices preparatory work in pharmacies:
- HECT mentha piperita (peppermint) 50 mg;
- HECT Pistacia Lenticus (pistachio lentisk) 15 mg;
- Citrus limon essence (lemon zest) 35 mg;
- A 300 mg powder excipient to make a capsule n°0 dt 60
The book recommends 1 capsule morning and evening before the meal from the seventh to the twenty-first day of the cycle as needed. This formula based on essential oil for hot flashes is therefore to be used both in the event of menopause and in the premenopause period or in the event of a difficult cycle.
Note that the two routes of administration can be favorably combined. It is interesting at this stage to draw a parallel between the capsule formula cited above and the composition of Oléocaps 6 essential oil capsules . Recommended in cases of circulatory discomfort (heavy legs, etc.), these capsules contain a synergy of essential oils of Niaouli, Patchouli, Pistachio mastic, Scots pine and Clary sage.
As an informed aromatherapist, we can therefore consider that this synergy could also be indicated in addition to the massage oil described above, in the event that it is impossible to produce the capsules based on mastic, mint and lemon.
For example, it would be possible to take 1 capsule of Oléocaps 6 morning and evening with a meal with a drop of anti-hot flash essential oil of peppermint in addition, mixed with a teaspoon of vegetable oil or honey.
This misuse of capsules is described here as an exception but makes sense thanks to the presence of mastic, niaouli and clary sage in the formula.
NB: Be careful not to confuse Oléocaps 6 capsules with Oléocaps 5 capsules , gynecological comfort, indicated in the event of an uncomfortable menstrual cycle. These are valuable aids in the event of menstrual problems.
Other ways to reduce hot flashes?
Already mentioned on this blog, evening primrose oil is often described as the best friend of mature women because taking it orally is appreciated by many women suffering from hot flashes.
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Find real comfort in life with essential oil for hot flashes !
It is good to remember that a diet with little spice, without caffeine and without alcohol, is also beneficial in managing the symptoms of difficult menopause.
Let us also remember that in the event of lasting and significant problems, it is imperative to consult a doctor and follow his recommendations to the letter.
