There are a number of potential causes of diarrhea, such as a virus, food intolerance, stress, and anxiety. It’s not usually serious, but it’s always uncomfortable and inconvenient. Most cases don’t last long. If you’re in distress with diarrhea, essential oils can offer symptom relief.
Alone or combined, some suggested essential oils for diarrhea are:
• Cardamom
• Fennel
• Ginger
• Myrrh
• Peppermint
Safety First
Severe or prolonged cases of diarrhea require immediate attention. Seek medical guidance from your healthcare professional.
When digestive upset strikes, add digestive oils to these application methods.
• Abdominal massage. Combine a few digestive oils with a carrier and massage the mixture onto your abdomen to help speed relief.
• Soothing soak. Relaxing in a warm bath with supportive essential oils can help the body decompress and start to heal.
• Warm compress. Add a few drops of essential oil to a warm compress to help relieve spasms and aid proper digestion.
Natural Partners for Aromatherapy
For maximum results, combine your essential oils with these other natural remedies:
• Hydrate. Diarrhea can quickly cause harmful levels of dehydration.
• Sip tea. Drinking ginger tea with honey can help relieve digestive upset.
• Eat well. Making healthy food choices and avoiding intolerances can prevent or relieve diarrhea.
These two simple recipes may be all you need to keep your stomach happy during a bout of diarrhea. If your symptoms include nausea, add 1 or 2 drops of soothing ginger oil to the mix.
The star of this simple recipe is fennel, which can relieve a number of digestive complaints to ease the discomfort that comes with diarrhea. You can also add this mixture to a warm compress for added benefits.
1 teaspoon carrier oil
3 drops fennel oil
2 drops cardamom oil
Combine the oils in a small glass bowl. Massage the mixture onto your lower abdomen up to three times a day, as needed.
If your digestive upset is tied to anxiety, combining calming oils with digestive fennel may help relieve your symptoms.
1 teaspoon carrier oil
3 drops fennel oil
2 drops ginger oil
1 drop myrrh oil
Combine the oils in a small glass bowl. Massage the mixture onto your lower abdomen up to three times a day, as needed.