Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. I’m sharing what has worked for me on my journey using essential oils to support my health.
I love essential oils. I use them aromatically and topically. Often I diffuse them to support my mood or clean the air. I add them to my homemade bath and cleaning products. I also make roller bottle blends to alleviate pain and prevent illness.
There are tons of options out there when it comes to companies selling essentials oils. Some people don’t realize essential oils do not fall under FDA regulations. I recommend doing your research to find a company with a pure product.
I purchase Plant Therapy oils because of their business transparency. They do third party testing on every batch of oil so you can track your exact bottle and see exactly what’s in it. I came across a few companies who publicly post their lab results.
I like Plant Therapy because they have a wide variety of organic oils. I believe they are reasonably priced for a high quality product. I also appreciate their blog, an extensive resource to learn more about essential oils and how to use them safely.
Some Things to Keep in Mind:
- If you haven’t used essential oils before always start with the smallest amount of oil or lowest dilution percentage to see how your body reacts. Avoid using it around your face and other sensitive areas until you’ve tested it.
- This DIY is for an adult so do not use on children. Some oils should not be used on kids. A low dilution percentage is usually recommended when applying oils topically to children.
- Be cautious using oils around pets
DIY Roller Bottle to Alleviate Menstrual Cramps
Clary Sage can be used for mood support, to help PMS, or applied topically to alleviate menstrual cramps. When I stopped taking birth control to try to get my body back to its natural cycle and state, I also started to suffer from menstrual cramps. This blend has given me a lot of comfort and relief on the worst days of my cycle.
What you need:
- a 10 mL glass bottle that isn’t clear (you want to protect the oils from UV light) with a roller ball in its housing and a cap
- clary sage essential oil
- a carrier oil (I use fractionated coconut oil)
A 10 mL bottle is equivalent to 2 teaspoons. So using Plant Therapy’s Dilution Chart and wanting a 3% dilution, I can add 9 drops of essential oil to my bottle.
After counting my oil drops, I top the bottle off with my carrier oil. Then I push the roller ball in, screw the cap on and shake it well to mix.
I make sure to label my bottle with the ingredient, the dilution, and the date made.
I apply this to my lower back and abdomen as needed.
Variation on this blend:
- I recently made a new roller bottle that is a 4% dilution – 8 drops of clary sage and 4 drops of lavender (I think the lavender mellows the scent of clary sage and offers its own calming benefit). I also used CBD infused fractionated coconut oil for its pain relieving benefits. This blend works very well for me.
Resources I Find Helpful:
Beginning with Essential Oils: A Basic Guide
Modern Essentials: The Complete Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils
Plant Therapy’s Essential Oil Dilution Chart
What are your favorite essential oils? What do you add them to?
