Can essential oils help balance hormones?
Aromatherapy, particularly with clary sage and lavender oils, may alleviate menstrual symptoms by potentially influencing hormonal balance and reducing stress, offering a holistic approach to wellness.
Aromatherapy, using plant-derived essential oils, is gaining attention for potentially supporting hormonal balance during menstrual cycles. Oils like clary sage are thought to mimic estrogen, possibly regulating reproductive hormones and easing PMS symptoms such as cramps and mood swings. Small studies, including those in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, suggest benefits from inhaling or applying diluted clary sage oil.
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