Essential oils against digestive problems

 Essential oils against digestive problems

 Essential oils against constipation

To fight against constipation, one can use essential oil of ginger ( Ginger officinalis ). In general, this essential oil is effective in treating many types of stomach ailments, such as indigestion, nausea or even bloating 1 . It stimulates the digestive system and the production of gastric juices, which aid digestion 2 . 2 drops of this essential oil massaged on the stomach can relieve constipation. It can also be ingested at the rate of one drop in a tablespoon of oil before meals.

The essential oil of fennel ( feniculum vulgare ) also helps fight against constipation by acting on the digestive system. It also relieves all kinds of ailments ranging from indigestion and constipation to cramps, colic, nausea, gas and hiccups. It helps the body to get rid of its toxins by its tonic action on the liver, kidneys, spleen and the whole digestive system 1 . You can massage a few drops of this essential oil diluted in vegetable oil on the abdomen, or use it internally.

•  Sources

S Haniadka R, Saldanha E, Sunita V, et al., A review of the gastroprotective effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), Food Funct, 2013 N. Purchon, Essential oils - instructions for use, Marabout, 2001