The following herbs have been found to be helpful as aromatherapy during menopause:

	Basil alleviates fatigue.
	Chamomile and lavender in combination improve relaxation and calm nerves.
	Cypress, geranium, or rose ease heavy periods.
	Juniper, lavender, or rosemary ease muscle and joint pain.
	Lavender or peppermint case headaches.
	Lemongrass or ylang-ylang ease PMS.
	Neroli or lavender alleviate insomnia.
	Sage eases tension and depression and balances hormones.
	Thyme alleviates insomnia and improves circulation.

For irregular, scanty or difficult periods, these essential oils may be recommended:

	Basil
	Clary
	Jasmine
	Juniper
	Lavender
	Melissa
	Peppermint
	Rose

For depression that some women suffer during menopause, these or other essential oils may be selected:

	Basil
	Bergamot
	Camphor
	Geranium
	Jasmine
	Lavender
	Neroh
	Ylang-ylang

For anxiety or nervous tension, use the following essential oils:

	Bergamot
	Camphor
	Cypress
	Jasmine
	Lavender
	Melissa
	Patchouli

The following essential oils may be prescribed for skin problems associated with menopause:

	Benzoin
	Chamomile
	Geranium
	Hyssop
	Myrrh
	Neroli
	Sandalwood

For insomnia, these and other oils may be useful:

	Basil
	Marjoram
	Rose
	Sandalwood

You may inhale the vapors from these oils as they rise from a bowl of water, or mix them in a base oil and use in massage. You can also wear them as perfume or mix it in your bath water.