🤢 Nausea, Motion Sickness & Upset Stomach

Best For: Nausea, motion sickness, mild stomach upset

Herbal Actions: Cooling, antispasmodic, carminative

Ingredients:

• Peppermint essential oil
• Carrier oil

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Dilute 2 drops EO in 1 tsp carrier oil.
2. Rub on chest, temples, or back of neck.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 1–2x as needed.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• EO: 2–3 years sealed.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid eyes.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: avoid EO unless guided.
• Children & sensitive skin: dilute further.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None topically.

Best For: Nausea, stomach cramps

Herbal Actions: Warming, anti-inflammatory, carminative

Ingredients:

• Fresh or dried ginger
• Warm water
• Cloth

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Simmer ginger in water 10–15 minutes.
2. Soak cloth in infusion.
3. Apply warm compress to abdomen.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 10–15 minutes; repeat 1–2x daily.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Make fresh each use.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid broken or sensitive skin.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: safe externally.
• Children: monitor skin response.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None topically.

Best For: Upset stomach, bloating, mild cramping

Herbal Actions: Anti-inflammatory, calming, antispasmodic

Ingredients:

• Dried chamomile flowers
• Carrier oil or warm water for compress

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Infuse oil for massage or steep flowers for compress.
2. Apply gently to abdomen.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 1–2x daily.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Salve: 1–2 years; Compress: use within 24 hours.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid if allergic to ragweed.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: safe externally.
• Children & sensitive skin: excellent choice.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.

Best For: Nausea, digestive discomfort

Herbal Actions: Carminative, relaxing, anti-spasmodic

Ingredients:

• Crushed fennel or anise seeds
• Warm water
• Basin for foot soak

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Steep seeds in warm water 10–15 minutes.
2. Soak feet for 10–15 minutes.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Repeat 1–2x daily as needed.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Make fresh each use.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid broken skin.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: safe externally.
• Children: gentle soak only.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.

Best For: Motion sickness, anxiety-related nausea

Herbal Actions: Calming, antispasmodic, mild digestive support

Ingredients:

• Fresh or dried lemon balm
• Warm water or infused oil for massage

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Infuse leaves in water for compress or in carrier oil for massage.
2. Apply to abdomen or feet.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 1–2x daily.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Compress: 24 hours; infused oil: 1–2 years.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Safe for most.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: safe externally.
• Children & sensitive skin: excellent choice.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.

Best For: Stress-induced nausea, mild digestive upset

Herbal Actions: Relaxant, antispasmodic, calming

Ingredients:

• Lavender flowers
• Warm water

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Steep lavender flowers in warm water 5–10 minutes.
2. Use as compress on abdomen or soak feet.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 10–15 minutes; repeat 1–2x daily.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Use fresh; refrigerate briefly if needed.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid eyes.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: safe externally.
• Children & sensitive skin: dilute further.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.

Best For: Nausea, motion sickness, digestive upset

Herbal Actions: Anti-inflammatory, calming, carminative

Ingredients:

• Fresh ginger slices
• Chamomile flowers
• Hot water
• Bowl or diffuser

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Add herbs to hot water.
2. Inhale vapors gently for 5–10 minutes.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Repeat as needed.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Make fresh each use.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid direct contact with eyes.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: safe externally.
• Children: supervise inhalation.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.

Best For: Upset stomach, bloating, cramps

Herbal Actions: Carminative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory

Ingredients:

• Dried chamomile flowers
• Fennel seeds
• Warm cloth

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Steep herbs in warm water 10 minutes.
2. Soak cloth and wrap around abdomen.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 10–15 minutes; repeat 1–2x daily.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Use fresh each time.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid sensitive or broken skin.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: safe externally.
• Children: supervise closely.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.

Best For: Motion sickness, nausea, cooling effect

Herbal Actions: Cooling, calming, antispasmodic

Ingredients:

• Peppermint leaves or EO (diluted)
• Cold water or ice water
• Cloth

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Steep leaves or dilute EO in cold water.
2. Soak cloth and apply to neck or feet.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 5–10 minutes; repeat as needed.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• Use fresh each time.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid eyes.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: dilute EO well.
• Children: dilute further.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.

Best For: Motion sickness, digestive upset, migraine-associated nausea

Herbal Actions: Carminative, antispasmodic, calming

Ingredients:

• Ginger, peppermint, lemon essential oils
• Carrier oil
• Roller bottle

How to Make (Step-by-Step):

1. Add 1 drop each EO to 10 mL carrier oil.
2. Fill roller bottle and shake.
3. Apply to wrists, temples, or chest.

How to Use / General Dosage (External):

• Apply 1–2x daily as needed.

Storage & Shelf Life:

• EO blend: 2–3 years.

Contraindications & Safety Notes:

• Avoid eyes.
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: dilute or use ginger only.
• Children & sensitive skin: dilute further.

Prescription Medication Interactions:

• None.