Goodbye to Belly Cramps Essential Oils for Cramps

Recognizing the struggle that accompanies abdominal cramps, Roman Chamomile essential oil steps up to offer relief.

Despite their predictable arrival, the monthly appearance of these cramps doesn't make them any less burdensome.

Your ally in this fight, Roman Chamomile, is famously acclaimed as one of the most efficient essential oils for cramps. My own journey with Roman Chamomile began when it dramatically alleviated my abdominal discomfort, leading me to devote my life to exploring and educating about Aromatherapy.

This is my story... During one particular day, I was grappling with intense belly tension that was causing me quite abit of discomfort and essentially ruining my day. Around that time, I had acquired a new bottle of Roman Chamomile essential oil. I decided to mix a drop with some jojoba oil and massaged it into my belly and lower back. The outcome was nothing short of miraculous - the tension dissipated as though it was never there.

This transformational experience led me to look at the small bottle in my hand with awe, realizing the immense untapped potential of essential oils. It marked the beginning of an enchanting voyage into the world of aromatherapy! Roman Chamomile continues to be a treasured essential oil in my collection for addressing cramps or any form of stomach discomfort.

I used it in this "Cramp Calm Cream" recipe I created for my book, The Heart of Aromatherapy: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Essential Oils, and I want to share it with anyone who needs it.

Roman Chamomile's "Cramp Calm Cream"

• 1 oz (28 g) beeswax (Cera flava)

• 2 oz (60 ml) jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)

• 2 oz (56 g) cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao)

• 2 oz (56 g) coconut oil (Cocos nucifera)

• 21 drops Cardamom essential oil (Elettaria cardamomum)

• 14 drops Basil ct. linalool essential oil (Ocimum basilicum linalool)

• 21 drops distilled Lime essential oil (Citrus aurantifolia)

• 28 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil (Chamaemelum nobile)

DIRECTIONS

You'll need four 2 oz (60 ml) glass jars for this blend.

1. Set up the "Stovetop Melting Method."Put a Pyrex measuring cup in a soup pot that's ¼ full of gently boiling water.

2. Put the beeswax in the Pyrex and melt.

3. Put the cocoa butter in the Pyrex and melt.

4. Add the jojoba and coconut oil. Melt.

5. Remove the melted butter from the heat and add the essential oils, stirring gently with a glass stirring rod or the handle of a stainless steel spoon.

6. Pour the blend into your glass jars.

Allow it to solidify before rubbing this blend into your belly and low back.

You can also use these essential oils for cramps in an inhaler. It can be comforting to take slow, deep breaths of the oils and allow your body to simply relax into the breathing. Just be sure to stick with 15 drops total of essential oil.