# @herbsonthehill on Instagram - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcDvySxuQZT - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69291151-herbsonthehill-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/77f1ff5a2f.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-08-15T11:11:44.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Herbs On The Hill #LittlePotOfMagic (@herbsonthehill) β€” https://gondola.cc/herbsonthehill ## Caption Perimenopause: This phase typically begins in your 40s but can start earlier. During this time, estrogen levels fluctuate, leading to irregular periods, mood swings, hot flashes, and night sweats. Perimenopause can last for several years before menopause officially begins. β€’ Menopause: Officially starts when you haven’t had a period for 12 consecutive months. #Hormone production significantly decreases, causing symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain, and vaginal dryness. Menopause usually occurs between ages 45-55, but this varies for each woman. How Aromatherapy Can Help 🌼 Aromatherapy offers a natural way to alleviate some of the uncomfortable symptoms that come with #perimenopause and #menopause. Essential oils can balance hormones, ease #stress, and even help with physical symptoms like hot flashes and insomnia. β€’ Lavender Oil: Known for its calming and soothing properties, lavender helps reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and alleviate headaches. A few drops in a diffuser before bed can ease insomnia caused by hormonal changes. πŸŒ™πŸ’€ β€’ Clary Sage Oil: Clary sage has phytoestrogenic properties, making it excellent for balancing hormones during menopause. It’s particularly effective in reducing the intensity and frequency of hot flashes. Use it topically (diluted) or in an aromatherapy blend. 🌿πŸ”₯ β€’ Geranium Oil: This oil is a powerful balancer for mood swings and emotions. It’s also known to help with skin elasticity, which can be affected by reduced estrogen levels. Add geranium oil to your skincare routine or diffuser to enhance emotional and physical well-being. πŸ’†β€β™€οΈπŸ’ β€’ Peppermint Oil: For those dealing with hot flashes, peppermint oil provides cooling relief. You can apply a diluted mixture to your wrists and neck or add it to a spray bottle with water to mist over your skin. πŸŒ¬οΈπŸ’§ Herbs on the Hill is here to help guide you through your perimenopausal and menopausal journey with natural remedies and essential oils. Discover our range of products designed to help you find balance during this transition. 🌱 ## Stats - **Views:** 286 - **Likes:** 0 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags stress, hormone, perimenopause, menopause --- Copyright (c) Gondola