“Can lavender essential oil help me during my bouts of depression?”
I have bouts of depression a few days before my periods. Instead of taking anti depressants during this phase, can I use lavender essential oil to help ease my symptoms? I don't want to take medication consistently for something that only happens once a month. What can I do?
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lavender EO may be helpful. Another that might work for you would be lemon balm.
LAVENDER OIL HAS A CALMING EFFECT ON THE BODY. ST. JOHNS WORT, AKA HYPERICUM, IS EFFECTIVE FOR MILD TO MODERATE DEPRESSION. 900 MGM PER DAY IS THE THERAPEUTIC DOSE. DO NOT COMBINE WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. THE SPICE SAFFRON AND EPA ARE OTHER THOUGHTS FOR DEPRESSION.
Hi! Having bouts of depression before your periods is a sign that your hormones are too out of balance during that phase of your cycle. While lavender essential oil can help calm and soothe anxiety or make you feel more peaceful than depressed, using natural methods to balance your hormones so you don’t keep having PMS-related depression episodes is what I would suggest most. This type of natural treatment may include supplements (vitamins, herbs, other key nutrients), tinctures, specific foods and more.
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If you don’t find a local naturopathic doctor or functional medicine doctor to help you, you can always reach out to me for a free 15 minute consultation at https://booking.mangomint.com/guidingelementsmedicalcenter
Firstly, I think your situation warrants a comprehensive medical assessment. Hormonal imbalances/dysregulation can be a cause of mood changes related to someone's menstrual cycle. Unfortunately, this is commonly normalized because it happens frequently in women -- that does not mean it is healthy! Understanding what is happening regarding that would likely best address the feelings of depression you are experiencing.
Lavender is a powerful herb. It is studied well in certain preparations for anxiety and can be beneficial in depression as well. The essential oil topically would likely not work to the same degree as the methods that have been researched.
Lavender is a powerful herb. It is studied well in certain preparations for anxiety and can be beneficial in depression as well. The essential oil topically would likely not work to the same degree as the methods that have been researched.
Yes, absolutely. Lavender essential oil is great for depression and anxiety. It is an essential oil that has many uses, including having anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties.
I'm glad that you are thinking carefully about using medication for a symptom that does not occur everyday. In my experience, Lavender is more specific for anxiety than it is for depression. A lot of depression comes with anxiety so it may be helpful. If you are feeling this way before your periods, there may be a hormonal imbalance worth looking into.
Try B Complex, Vita D is helpful. You need to see someone for this issue as well.
You can try topical use of lavender oil. Please, do not ingest any essential oil. There are a lot of other herbal supplements that you can take that will be more helpful. If you are close to a ND, please go see them, so that they can help you.
Lavender is very calming so it can help in that respect. However, find a Naturopathic Doctor near you to get to the root cause of your issue
Of course. It is used in oncology for anxiety and depression.
Plant essential oils are completely safe as long as they are not being consumed internally. There are a few exceptions that still require a doctors supervision. However, if the depression is only occurring once per month it sounds like there is an underlying hormonal problem that could resolve this issue. Depression does not always need constant medication if the source of the problem is found and addressed.
Lavender essential oil is very calming for some individual and it may help give you some relief, but I would speak with your healthcare provider about using lavender oil as a replacement so that they can monitor your progress, but I do NOT recommend you removing yourself from your medication. It may be beneficial to find a healthcare provider who specializes in natural therapies for depression.
Lavender essential oil has been studied to be a effective treatment for mild depression. When dealing with mental emotional concerns, always do so under the care and guidance of a physician. For your safety, never stop taking anti-depressants on your own "cold-turkey."
