Abdominal pain can be caused by a number of different factors like gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, menstrual cramps, and food intolerances. Whatever the cause, it can be uncomfortable. 

Below is a quick guide on the best essential oils for abdominal pain and how to use them. 

Essential Oils for Abdominal Pain

The best essential oils to use for abdominal pain include those that have antispasmodic properties. These help calm the involuntary muscle contractions that are causing discomfort. 

Using essential oils in conjunction with treating the root cause of the issue will, of course, yield much better results.

For example, if you have a stomach ache, it would be good to perhaps sip on some soothing mint or ginger tea while using essential oils over the stomach. 

If you suffer from constipation, upping your water intake along with consuming enough healthy sources of fiber is going to help move things along. The essential oils will help ease the cramping associated with the body trying to excrete waste from its system.

Essential oils can also dispel the gases in our intestinal tract when applied on location. Drinking ginger or fennel tea will speed up the process.

Just make sure that you are treating your issues at the root cause from the inside out and outside in.

– Lower Abdominal Pain

Essential Oils

– Cardamom
– Basil linalool
– Eucalyptus radiata
– Geranium
– Ginger
– Helichrysum
– Marjoram
– Patchouli – amazing for preventing vomiting (apply over the stomach or inhale the aroma)
– Peppermint
– Rosemary
– Thyme linalool

Add 3-5 drops of essential oil to 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and apply to the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction 2-3x daily or as needed.

Essential Oil Recipes for Abdominal Pain

Recommended Blend #1

– 1 drop thyme linalool
– 1 drop eucalyptus radiata
– 1 drop cardamom

Recommended Blend #2

– 1 drop geranium
– 2 drops ginger

– Upper Abdominal Pain

Essential Oils

– Basil linalool
– Cardamom
– Coriander seed
– Eucalyptus radiata
– German chamomile
– Marjoram
– Peppermint
– Roman chamomile
– Rosemary
– Spearmint

Add 3-5 drops of essential oil to 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and apply to the upper abdomen in a clockwise direction 2-3x daily or as needed.

Recommended Blend #1

– 1 drop cardamom
– 1 drop peppermint
– 1 drop Roman chamomile

Recommended Blend #2

– 1 drop cardamom
– 1 drop coriander seed
– 1 drop peppermint

What essential oils have you used for abdominal pain? Please share them in the comments below!

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