Aromatherapy for Motion Sickness

If motion causes nausea for you, the first recommendation for aromatherapy for motion sickness is peppermint essential oil. Peppermint has proven anti-nausea qualities. Other essential oils for nausea are lavender, ginger, spearmint, and patchouli.

You can dilute any of the recommended essential oils 50:50 with carrier oil and massage one to three drops behind each ear and over your navel, two to three times each hour.

Or you can inhale the essential oil directly four to six times an hour, as needed.

You can also try this aromatherapy blend from Aromatherapy for Dummies: Mix eight drops chamomile and four drops ginger with two tablespoons carrier oil. Gently massage a few drops over your belly as needed.

To prevent motion sickness, the Essential Oils Desk Reference recommends this essential oil blend:

2 drops peppermint
2 drops ginger
5 drops carrier oil

Rub the blend on your chest and abdomen one hour before traveling.