I don’t know a single woman who doesn’t say she needs to take better care of herself. All the wives, moms, grandmothers, career women, stay at home moms, homeschoolers, volunteers… they ALL seem to say that taking care of themselves is next on their to-do list. Well, essential oils are a helpful and effective way for us women to make some progress in this area. Here are 14 essential oils for women’s health that are fantastic for physical and mental well being, with some fun ways to use them.
14 Essential Oils for Women’s Health
Clary Sage – Antidepressant, immune support, respiratory support, hormone balance, etc.
Geranium – Skin care, dermatitis, stress and anxiety, hormone balance, etc.
Oregano – Antiseptic, edema and cellulite remedy, respiratory health, intestinal health., etc.
Frankincense – Mood lifting, immune and respiratory support, aches and pains, skin care, etc.
Lavender – Relaxation, sleep aid, antidepressant, digestion support, skin care, etc.
Bergamot – Calms stress and anxiety, helps with yeast issues, relieves water retention, etc.
Ginger Root – Stimulates circulation, digestion aid for nausea, flatulence, morning sickness, etc.
Neroli – Aids with better sleep, depression and anxiety, and skincare issues such as fading stretch marks, etc.
Lemon – Deodorizing, digestive care, immune booster, relaxation, concentration, etc.
Rose – Skin care, reducing scarring, helps aging skin, aphrodisiac, mood lifting, etc.
Chamomile – Skin care for sensitive skin, cleansing, reduces puffiness, hair care, first aid, calming, etc.
Marjoram – Aches and pains, arthritis, respiratory support, digestion, headaches, fatigue, etc.
Basil – Mental clarity and concentration, digestive aid, pain reliever, anxiety, etc.
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Janette stafford says
Do u have rosemary.?
Was told its good for memory? Net
Melinda Roberts says
I would put it towards a diffuser.
Millie says
That’s the prettiest infographic I have ever seen! Did you make it? If so, bravo. I’ve been trying to make these myself and haven’t succeeded in making anything but a mess, so far! I laughed reading your post at all your “etc’s” for every oil, but in a good way, because it’s true; every oilcan do so many things it is amazing. Your blog is beautiful.
Tauna says
Thanks Millie! Yes, there are lot of “etc.” in essential oils uses 😀 Yes I made the infographic myself. It was fun but challenging! Thanks for the lovely comments.
Molli Glowacki says
I’d use the gift card for a couple of the Kids Line rollers, like Immunity and Counting Sheep. Thanks for the chance to win great oils!!
Jasmine Tarter says
I would probably get Pain Ease it Sports Pro.
Deborah says
Amazing giveaway! I would choose the Sandlewood Blend if I won the gift card. My girls and I love the scent of it.
Lynn says
I’ll get a diffuser with it!
Amy C says
I would use it to get more oils. I ❤ Rocky Mountain Oils!
Wilma says
I would get the clary sage.
mary says
I’d buy lemon, lavender and peppermint.
tencolliers says
I am new to essential oils so I would probably use the gift card on a diffuser if I won. 🙂
Amanda joosten says
I would balance and tea tree oils
Margarete says
I am not sure where to answer the question What I would use the gift card for so I will answer here: more oils. 😉
Beth Ann says
I would buy ones like peppermint, lemon, clary sage, and yes etc, but I would start with those. I might buy more tea tree oil – I use it a lot.
Melissa Lynch says
I’m looking to add grapefruit and maybe tea tree oils next.
Shana says
I love you blog. I find something to read everytime I see it. Thanks.
Shana says
My answer to the question is I would put the gift card towards a diffuser.
Mandy says
I would be interested in the Immune strength or the Tea tel oil
Nicole Sparks says
I love Rocky Mountain Oils, I don’t know what I would use the gift card for, maybe the skin care or joint support blends.
Dana says
Breathe Ease would be great to have this winter or Attention Assist.
michelle h says
If I won I’d get lemon, and some other oils.
Ruth Utz says
I would get black pepper or Peppermint
Jamie Vogt says
I’d get Tummy Time. My son has terrible gas!
Stephanie @ wholefoodmomma says
I’d like to get Ravintsara and Roman Chammomile!
Edith Utz says
I think I would get Sandalwood or Frankinsense.
Jessica Medina says
I would love to try some of the diffusers!
Mom2 says
I’m desperate for the kids line. We have tried Counting Sheep and I would love to try more!!!
Barb S. says
A diffuser…since the prize oils all i need is a diffuser!
Sarah says
I’d use it to try out oils for the first time!
tammy says
I would get a diffuser.
Alisha says
I would be interested in the clary sage and lavender for antidepressant and for the sleep and relaxation benefits. Thank you for this wonderful graphic to describe each oil’s usage!
Susanne says
I would buy the kids roll-on oils.
Jeannie says
A new diffuser a wood grain one.
Heidi T says
I would use it towards some attention assist, I’ve heard great things about it, for my son during school time and another diffuser to use in the kids room to help them sleep.
Serena says
I would use the gift card towards a diffuser.
K Hetrick says
I would purchase some orange essential oil and maybe try frankincense or clary sage.
Heather says
I am almost out of Sacred Frankincense so think I would put it to that purchase should I win! I like be your blog and info!
Texas Momma says
I’ve been wanting to try the Attention Assist!
Stacy Ervin says
In would probably get glass spray bottles or the Moby diffuser.
Darcy Carmichael says
I would use the gift card towards the purchase of organic frankincense as I am out.
Ivy says
I would probably get some Neroli .
aaron reck says
Maybe some diffuser beads or something fun like that. I love it. Thank you.
Kelly says
I would use a gift card toward a diffuser. I love Rocky Mountain Oils, but have mostly used them topically. The Kids Line is amazing, too. We can always use more of those!
April says
Awesome giveaway! I would use the gift certificate to buy sweet oasis… it sounds like a great blend:-)
Sarah N says
I need to restock with lemon, peppermint and tea tree.
Trish Clapper says
I love the spring diffuser, as well as the mixing kits.
Sharie says
I would use the gift card to try fitness essential oil blend
Irene says
I would buy purity! I love to diffuse at home. ☺
Natalie moncada says
I would totally get lavendar if i won! It works amazingly.
Julie says
A diffuser!! That would be at the top of the list for sure with some peppermint and lavender oils. Next on the list would be the muscle rub. This would be amazing to win!!! Thank you!
Amy says
I’d get a new diffuser
Sue D says
I would use the gift card towards purchasing one of their diffusers.
Adriana says
I would most likely get the muscle soothe roll on and the migraine support.
msims143 says
I would use the gift card to buy Immune Strength blend! Thank you for the giveaway!!!
Sarah says
What a great giveaway! I would love to get a diffuser for my daughter’s bedroom!!!
Sarah says
I would probably use the gift card for some more of the roll-ons. I love RMO! Thanks for the giveaway!
Stephanie says
I’d probably get another diffuser with the gift card. Thx!
Courtney says
I would love to try the Deep Breathe essential oil blend!
Dawn says
I would use it for a diffuser.
Jennifer Sibiga says
I absolutely LOVE RMO! If I won, I would use the gift card to purchase some of the personal inhaler vials that I have been wanting to try, as well as replenish my stock of immune strength (my go-to RMO). 🙂
Alesha OL says
I would love a diffuser
Kortney Marwood says
I would use it for immune strength blend right now.
Lori in NY says
I would get bergamot and frankincense oils!
Jennifer Mathesz says
a diffuser possibly
Amanda Rabolli says
If I won I would use the gift card to get neroli, bergamont and geranium, all oils I have wanted to try.
Robin says
I’d get a diffuser!
Lori says
I would like to try something from their Tohi line. Thanks!
Danielle says
Awesome giveaway!
Thank you!
I would use the gift card for EO storage box or case.
CMH says
WHAT A GREAT GIVEAWAY!!! I can’t wait to get my FREE Clary Sage.
I would probably use the gift card to buy a diffuser . . . but, honestly, there are so many wonderful things I’d like to buy at Rocky Mountain Oils that I could change my mind at the last minute. 🙂
Thank you, PHM and RMO, for this amazing offer!
Rachel S. says
I’d probably use it on the cleansing wipes & a roller of some sort – not decided on which one yet.
Sandra S says
I would put the $25.00 gift card toward more Frankincense oil. I love it!
Sally A says
I would get inhalers and more oils!
Mz.suz says
With a gift card I’d try oils I haven’t tried yet.
Melissa says
I’d love to try the tohi skincare line.
Karolyn K. says
I would use it for their Immune Support, Breath Ease, and Lavender oils.
Molli Taylor says
I’d get the counting sheep to help my kids relax at bedtime@
Cindy P says
I would love to purchase wooden box.
Kala says
I would love a diffuser! This would be awesome!
Carol says
I would refill Breeze ease and try some new ones. I love Rocky Mountain Oils!
Christine L says
I would use the gift card to get another diffuser.
Amanda T. says
I would chose Grapefruit.
Vida says
What a wonderful giveaway! I have been researching essential oils and really want to start using them more (I only have one EO so far). So this giveaway would be a great help in getting started! I think I might choose the Holiday Kit. Sounds lovely! Thanks for the opportunity to win! 🙂
Jocelyn says
Tea tree and lavender!
Jeanine Carlson says
I would order a diffuser and some roller bottles.
Kate says
I would probably work on filling out my “medicine cabinet” with some ginger root or tummy rub oil for icky tummies or first aid oil. Thanks!
Julie C. says
A diffuser.
JENNIFER CHANDLER says
I would use the gift card to get 2 Moby Mist Diffusers for my kids’ rooms.
Katie says
i would buy oils on my wish list like clove bud and another diffuser.
Karen says
Probably could use a new diffuser
Nicole P. says
I would definitely get a diffuser! Thanks for a chance to win:)
Sally says
I would use it toward oils I’m out of, especially frankinsence!
Amy Gardner says
I would probably get more lavender Bulgaria (I can never have enough) and more At Peace blend (beautiful scent, calming). Of course, with all the flu around this year, maybe I should use it for more Immune Strength. So many choices!!
JoAnn says
I would use the gift card to get either some of the rollers in the kids line, or some more Purify (which I just ran out of)!
Sarah says
To much to pick from that I would love to try!
Sarah L says
I’d get more oils! ☺️
nicole henke says
def one of the greta wooden boxes to store my oils in!
Christy says
I need more Purify and Peppermint. We use those a lot around here!
Beth Patterson says
Their supplements.
Shannon says
I’d love to try the Brainstorm blend.
Judith Martinez says
I would get a diffuser and some calendula essential oil.
Desiree says
IFrankincense is next on my list!
Denise C says
I can’t get your link to load. But I’d definitely stock up on lavender. You can never have too much lavender. 🙂
Linda says
I would like to get Breathe Ease with the gift card.
HEIDI YOUNG says
I would get more oils 🙂
Jamie says
I want to try Myrrh!
Vera K says
I might get some lemon essential oil.
Kristie says
I don’t know for sure! But, I am very interested in the Holy Basil-some were saying it was great for sleep!
Janelle says
If I won, I would get one of their diffusers.
Mary says
I would love to try their oils! I would spend the gift card on a diffuser.
Jamie says
I have been wanting to get a necklace diffuser!
Emily Adams says
I would use it for immune strength.
Laurie Thornton says
I would use it for oils.
mary chapman says
I would probably buy a carrier oil
Renee' Shackelford says
The link for the free clary sage does NOT work. Where it says “Use this link” ,it just flashes briefly and I am still on the same page.
Tauna Meyer says
Hm, well it appears to be working now! I tried it in Safari and Chrome. Perhaps it was a glitch!
Juanita Stocke says
Probably a diffuser for the Rocky Mountain Oils that I have!
R G says
I would use the gift card for the muscle rub or the moby diffuser.
Laura says
I need something for relieving stress – that’s my first priority right now. So that’s what I’d use the gift card for.
Carol Castillo says
I love RMO! I started using them after seeing your posts and then comparing their oils with other companies. I use Align everyday on my son. If I win a gift card, I would buy a new diffuser. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Anastasia says
I would probably use it to get a second diffuser, or a bottle of flu time.
Traci A says
If i won i would use the $25 gift card to get a bottle of the Nerve Support Essential Oil Blend.
Kimmy Ripley says
I would love to get the tea tree oil. I hear so many wonderful things about it!
Erin says
You had me at Ylang Ylang and Clary Sage 🙂 But there are also many others I would like to try, especially blends for the diffuser in my massage studio.. I think At Peace was on my wish list.
Tara S. says
We go through a lot of peppermint, lavender, and tummy oils. Also, any of the kid line would be nice to try,
Becky M says
I would probably use the gift card to get an extra diffuser. I need one more!
Teresa W says
I’d use the gift card to get a diffuser that has the intervals on it. I’d run it to come on every four hours during the night, with lavender or a sleep blend in it, to see if it would help me with my own night wakings.
Stacey Brucale says
I would get Purify and Breathe Ease! Rocky Mountain Oils is my favorite oil company!
Marilyn says
I would use a gift card to try out more blends!
Lisa says
I would use the gift card to replace some of the oils we lost in a recent house fire.
Christa Bengtsson says
I would like to try the Citrus Passion for the mood aspects of it 🙂
Janell says
I would purchase the immune blends: Immune Strength, and Sacred Immune Strength.
Barb says
I would purcha!
Heidi M says
Thanks for the chance to win! Great post and info! I would probably get a diffuser if I won.
Michelle says
I would get a diffuser. I’ve been wanting to try one!
Beth Meek says
I’d love to try the Chamomille and Basil!
Lindsay A. says
If I won, I would spend the Rocky Mountain Oils $25 gift card on more cedarwood oil, as well as some rosemary oil! Just ran out of cedar oil after making a homemade household flea repellent spray that’s safe for our sweet kitty! My recipe consists of several lemons boiled & steeped overnight in a bit of water then strained, apple cider vinegar, salt, cedar, peppermint, & lavender oils. Smells divine!
Susan says
I’d buy rose or frankincense.
Heather says
I would buy whatever oils I felt I needed at the time.
Esperanza Gailliard says
I would definitely buy the Peppermint Essential Oil.
Stephanie Boyd says
I’d use the card for a diffuser!
Rachel says
I would shop for more roller bottles and fractionated coconut oil to make more blends!
Kori Ireland says
If I got the gift card I would start with geranium, cinnamon, or heart health!
lori h says
I’d get the diffuser and more oil blends.
Glenda B. says
I would buy more oils for sure!
Christie says
I would use the gift card for new oils
Theresa says
I would purchase immunity oil for my family.
Fiona N says
I would love to try the Jasmine Essential Oil
Thank You for the chance!
Melissa Hallam says
I would buy their version of Theives which from looking around is Flu Time. Prolly some immune strength too. Thanks for the opportunity!
Kelly H. says
I’m eyeing up the new Tohi Defend or Tohi Burst.
melanie huttner says
I would buy oils for my skin!
Peggy Johnson says
I would love to try some of the moisturizers
Carolsue says
I would give the card to my daughter. She just got a new diffuser and wants to try some different oils — especially Eucalyptus and Peppermint
Zoe @ blessed and bewildered says
What a fantastic giveaway. I have always wanted to try them out but I’ll admit to being hesitant due to price. If I won I would use the gift card to try out some of the essential oils in their energy category. Boy do I ever need some of that!
Robyn says
I would love to get the purify oil.
Francine Long says
Various roll-on blends
Karen Doll says
I would buy more oils for my diffuser :)!!!
Karen Doll says
I would buy more oils to use in my diffuser :)!!!
Breanna Pollard says
TO GET MORE OILS OF COURSE
Kelli Bryson says
I would like to try fitness for energy
Juanita May says
I’ll get some new oils with it!
Kayla Klontz says
I would use it for a diffuser.
Samantha Thomas says
I would love to try the deep clean kit
donna porter says
I would use for the Peppermint Essential Oil. This is my favorite oil ever. The smell of this is so relaxing for me.