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pre menstrual tension (pmt)

PMS is a disorder thought to be caused by inadequate levels of hormones such as oestrogen or progesterone, anywhere up to two weeks prior to menstruation. This affects up to 40% to women with both physical and emotional symptoms:

• Headache, migraine
• Fluid retention, abdominal cramping
• Tension, anxiety, irritability
• Irrational thinking, depression or anger
• Changes in sleeping pattern
• Loss of concentration and memory
• Cravings, usually for sweets or chocolate

In line with the many and varied symptoms, here are three different treatments to be used when symptoms are present. This can be added to your bath or used as a body oil, rubbing over the abdomen, hips and lower back. All blends should be mixed in 30ml of Sweet Almond Oil and 5 drops of Evening Primrose Oil.

Method 1 - Aggressive PMS

Blend:

• Geranium (2 drops)
• Palma Rosa (3 drops)
• Bergamot (3 drops)

Method 2 - Depressive / Weeping PMS

Blend:

• Rose (2 drops)
• Clary Sage (3 drops)
• Bergamot (3 drops)

Method 3 - Disagreeable / Irritable PMS

Blend:

• Nutmeg (3 drops)
• Bergamot (3 drops)
• Geranium (2 drops)