Feeling backed up?
Essential oils might help.
They offer natural relief for constipation. Curious about which ones work best?
Let’s explore these soothing options together!
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil is well-known for its digestive benefits, making it a great choice for relieving constipation.
To use, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and massage onto your abdomen in a circular motion, focusing on the lower part.
Do this twice daily, preferably in the morning and evening to help stimulate bowel movement and ease discomfort.
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger essential oil can help to ease constipation with its warming properties.
Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and massage it onto your abdomen, especially around the navel area, in a clockwise direction.
Apply this once in the morning and once before bed to help stimulate digestion and relieve constipation.
Fennel Essential Oil
Fennel essential oil is beneficial for digestive health and constipation relief due to its antispasmodic properties.
To use, mix with a carrier oil and gently massage onto your lower abdomen in a gentle, circular motion.
Do this in the morning and before bedtime to promote digestive movement and reduce bloating.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil can help improve digestion and relieve constipation.
Add a drop to a glass of warm water and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
You can also dilute and rub it onto your abdomen in a clockwise motion to help relieve constipation.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil helps to relax the muscles, which can be useful for easing constipation.
Dilute with a carrier oil and massage gently onto your abdomen, particularly before bedtime or after a warm bath.
Its calming properties help ease muscle tension and support digestive movement.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary essential oil aids digestion and can help relieve constipation.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and massage onto your abdomen using a circular, clockwise motion.
Do this twice daily, in the morning and evening, to help regulate bowel movements and ease digestive discomfort.
Basil Essential Oil
Basil essential oil is known for its ability to relieve muscle spasms and aid digestion.
To use, dilute with a carrier oil and massage onto your lower abdomen in circular motions, especially before meals or bedtime.
This can help stimulate your digestive system and relieve constipation naturally.
Orange Essential Oil
Orange essential oil can promote healthy digestion and alleviate constipation.
Add a few drops to a diffuser or dilute with a carrier oil and massage onto your stomach.
Use this in the morning to kickstart your digestive system or whenever you feel discomfort due to constipation.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Grapefruit essential oil offers digestive support and can help ease constipation.
Dilute with a carrier oil and rub onto your abdomen in gentle, circular motions.
Apply this once or twice a day to help stimulate bowel movements and relieve constipation naturally.
Marjoram Essential Oil
Marjoram essential oil is excellent for soothing muscle tension, including the digestive tract.
Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to your lower abdomen, massaging in a clockwise direction.
Use this method once in the morning and once before bed to help relieve constipation and improve digestion.