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Feeling queasy?
Essential oils might help!
They can be a natural way to soothe your stomach.
Let’s explore the best oils for the job and how to use them.
Ready to feel better?
Let’s go!
Peppermint Essential Oil
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Peppermint essential oil is a go-to remedy for soothing a queasy stomach thanks to its cooling menthol content.
To use, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and massage it gently onto your abdomen.
You can also inhale its aroma directly from the bottle or by adding a few drops to a diffuser.
This helps to relax the digestive muscles and ease nausea.
Ginger Essential Oil
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Ginger essential oil is well-known for its ability to calm nausea and settle the stomach.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and rub it onto the area around your stomach in a circular motion.
Another effective method is to add a few drops to hot water and inhale the steam.
Using ginger oil can provide a warming sensation that eases discomfort.
Lemon Essential Oil
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Lemon essential oil is great for a queasy stomach due to its refreshing and uplifting properties.
Dilute it with a carrier oil and massage it onto your abdomen.
Alternatively, add a few drops to a glass of water for a gentle, aromatic drink.
The citrus aroma can help lift your spirits and settle your stomach.
Lavender Essential Oil
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Lavender essential oil can help calm both your mind and your stomach.
To soothe a queasy stomach, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it to your belly in gentle, circular motions.
You can also use a diffuser to spread the calming scent throughout your room, helping to reduce stress-related stomach queasiness.
Fennel Essential Oil
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Fennel essential oil is often used to relieve digestive issues, including a queasy stomach.
Dilute it with a carrier oil and massage onto your abdomen, especially where you’re feeling discomfort.
You can also inhale its aroma by adding a few drops to hot water or a diffuser.
Fennel’s natural soothing properties can help ease digestive spasms.
Chamomile Essential Oil
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Chamomile essential oil is known for its calming effects on both the mind and the digestive system.
To use, dilute it with a carrier oil and rub it onto your stomach.
Inhaling the scent from a diffuser or a warm bowl of water can also be beneficial.
This can help to ease queasiness and provide a sense of relaxation.
Spearmint Essential Oil
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Spearmint essential oil works similarly to peppermint in easing a queasy stomach.
Dilute it with a carrier oil and apply to your abdomen.
You can also add a few drops to hot water and inhale the steam.
The sweet minty aroma helps to soothe nausea and discomfort, providing relief.
Basil Essential Oil
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Basil essential oil can help alleviate nausea and digestive discomfort.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and massage onto your stomach in a gentle, clockwise motion.
You can inhale its fresh, herbaceous scent directly from the bottle or via a diffuser to help calm your digestive system.
Cardamom Essential Oil
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Cardamom essential oil is known for its ability to settle the stomach and ease nausea.
To use, dilute it with a carrier oil and massage it onto your abdomen.
Inhaling its spicy-sweet aroma by adding it to a diffuser or a bowl of hot water can also be effective in calming a queasy stomach.