Using aromatherapy essential oils to enhance conception.
Geranium
Geranium is uplifting, sweet floral oil and has a calming action on the nervous system. Often used in treating infertility, geranium is used in preconception care to balance hormones and encourage elimination of toxins.
Rose
A good quality rose oil is nurturing, balancing and soothing. It blends well with geranium in preparation for pregnancy. Only one drop of rose is needed, as it is extremely potent and expensive. Extracting the oil from the rose petals is an intricate process and several flowers are needed to produce a small amount.
Juniper
Juniper helps menstrual problems, cramps, fluid retention, circulation and cellulite. It is an energising oil and blends well with geranium and grapefruit for a detoxifying blend.
Grapefruit
This citrus oil tones the skin, helps eliminate excess fluid, detoxifies the liver and boosts the immune system. Blend with juniper and geranium.
Detox Blend
Add to100 ml grapeseed, coconut or sweet almond base oil the following essential oils:
- 3 drops geranium
- 2 drops juniper
- 3 drops grapefruit