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There are several essential oils for digestion and tummy trouble relief. Below is a simple and helpful blend that smells great!

Essential oils for digestion offer a gentle, natural remedy for belly aches and pains. This blend is one of my favorites. You can use it after each meal, save it for when you know you'll be eating something that might upset your stomach, or use it when you're trying a brand new exciting dish.

Common name: Cardamom
Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum

January is a great time to talk about Cardamom essential oil! The winter can be damp. Cardamom is known to reduce damp, congested conditions in the respiratory and digestive systems.

When suffering from cold or flu, try using Cardamom essential oil to reduce chest and head pain.

5 drops of Cardamom
5 drops of Opopanax (Commiphora guidotti)
Add to to a blank inhaler.

I've found that this simple inhaler blend can open up the breath, reduce congestion, and relieve a headache.

Cardamom can also help alleviate nausea. I like to add 2 drops of Cardamom to a small handful of jojoba oil and apply it to my lower back and belly. It's warm and soothing.