Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain refers to the experience of painful discomfort in the abdominal region, which typically refers to the stomach, but also includes the digestive and reproductive organs. Pain can be in the form of cramps, or a dull ache, depending on the nature and cause of the condition. It is a very common ailment, one which must people will suffer from at some point in their lives, and has a wide range of causes, from mild to severe. Essential oils and natural medicines have long been used to treat both the symptoms and causes of abdominal pain; for instance, abdominal pain caused by bloating and/or trapped wind can be eased through the use of peppermint oil, ginger oil, or chamomile oil.

If you suffer from abdominal pain, essential oils might be your answer for finding lasting relief. There are currently five essential oils that are the best at treating abdominal pain. Peppermint oil contains unique compounds that help to relax your digestive muscles and allow painful digestive gas to pass. It’s also great for irritable bowel syndrome and menstrual cramps. Clove oil helps to alleviate inflammation of the intestinal lining which can cause chronic digestive discomfort and pain for so many. It also alleviate intestinal spasms that cause bloating and gas.

Cardamom oil makes an excellent remedy for many common digestive disorders including ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis. The oil acts as an analgesic and antispasmodic to produce relief. Oil of oregano helps many people restore a proper bacterial balance in their digestive tract, by helping kill off harmful bacteria. The oil is known to work better than over-the-counter medications at eliminating harmful pathogens. Tarragon oil helps to fight intestinal worms and can effectively eliminate this common cause of digestive upset in so many people. The oil also helps to stimulate the liver’s production of bile which is a critical component of digestion.