Home Remedies for Endometriosis

1. Castor Oil

An age-old effective remedy for endometriosis is castor oil. Castor oil helps the body get rid of excess tissues and toxins. It should be used at the beginning of the menstrual cycle, when cramping is first noticed. This will help reduce the severity of symptoms throughout the cycle.

• Mix eight drops of lavender essential oil and one-fourth cup of castor oil.
• Soak a washcloth in this mixture, fold it and heat it in the microwave until it is comfortably warm. Place the warm cloth directly on your lower stomach.
• Put a piece of plastic on top of the cloth and place a hot water bottle on top of that.
• Use the pack once a day for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Rinse off the oil with lukewarm water after each application.

Note: Do not use this remedy during menstrual flow.

2. Sitz Bath

A contrast hot and cold sitz bath is often recommended by naturopathy practitioners for reducing symptoms of endometriosis. The hot bath will help relax the pelvic muscles, in turn reducing cramping and pain. The cold bath will help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.

• Fill two large bathtubs, one with warm water and another with cold water.
• Add 10 drops of rosemary essential oil or lavender essential oil to each bath and stir well.
• Sit in the tub with hot water up to your waist for three to five minutes.
• Then sit in the tub of cold water up to your waist for one minute.
• Repeat for two to five rounds.
• Do this three to four times a week.

Note: Avoid this remedy during menstruation.