Before, every cycle was a struggle. Cramps, a rock-hard stomach, mood swings, restless sleep… I felt like I wasn't myself anymore. Every month, I suffered.
Until the day my beautiful Pakistani friend shared a woman's secret with me: a gentle massage with a special oil she called "Moon Oil."
This seemingly simple gesture has completely changed the way I experience my period.
Today, I share this ritual with you, supported by ancestral traditions and modern studies, so that you too can transform your cycles.
What is Moon Oil?
It is a synergy of vegetable and essential oils, designed to support women during their menstruation.
Its strength lies in three key ingredients:
🌸 Geranium essential oil
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Known for its floral and soothing scent, it works on stress and anxiety.
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A 2015 clinical study of women in labor showed that geranium aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety and diastolic blood pressure ( PubMed Central ).
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Another study (2018) demonstrated that geranium massage improves the physical and psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), promoting better emotional balance ( PMB ).
👉 Geranium helps restore emotional serenity when our hormones play tricks on us.
🌿 Clary Sage essential oil
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Long known as "women's oil," clary sage is known to relieve menstrual pain.
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A 2012 randomized study showed that abdominal massage with clary sage significantly reduced the duration and intensity of menstrual cramps ( PubMed ).
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In 2014, another study found that inhaling clary sage decreased cortisol (the stress hormone) and increased serotonin levels, leading to relaxation and well-being ( PubMed ).
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More recently, a scientific review confirmed its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effect thanks to its main compound, sclareol ( MDPI ).
👉 Result: Clary sage helps to soothe cramps and relax the body .
🔥 Mahanarayan Oil
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Derived from traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it is a massage oil composed of a mixture of macerated medicinal plants.
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Used for centuries in India to relieve stiffness, tension and muscle pain , it provides a feeling of warmth and comfort.
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Although modern research is still limited, this oil is listed in official Indian pharmacopoeias as a classic remedy for body pain ( Ayurvedic Formulary of India ).
👉 In Moon Oil, it acts as a nourishing and warming base , which enhances the relaxing effect of the massage.
My soothing ritual
The first time I tried Moon Oil, I was skeptical. But I followed my friend's advice:
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Warm a few drops between your hands.
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Massage the lower abdomen in slow circular motions for 5 minutes.
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Place a warm hot water bottle on the area.
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Breathe deeply in the floral and herbal scent.
From the first use, I felt a gradual relaxation . My muscles relaxed, my cramps became bearable, and above all, I felt my mind calmer.
Since then, this ritual has become my sacred moment of each cycle.
The benefits I have seen
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🌙 Fewer cramps : pain is relieved.
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🌙 A peaceful mind : no more moods that flare up for no reason.
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🌙 Better sleep : I fall asleep more easily despite my period.
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🌙 A peaceful relationship with my body : I no longer experience my cycle as a burden.
Why share this secret?
Because millions of women suffer in silence during our periods.
And too often, we are told that it is “normal” and that we have to put up with it.
But no: there are natural, gentle, pleasant solutions, supported by science and tradition.
Moon Oil is not a medicine, but it is a valuable ally to transform your period into a moment of care and reconnection with yourself.
In conclusion
✨ Moon Oil is much more than just a treatment: it is a ritual that combines Ayurvedic tradition (Mahanarayan) and modern evidence (clary sage & geranium).
🌸 It helps relieve cramps , soothe the mind and reconcile women with their cycle .
👉 Discover Moon Oil in my shop and treat yourself to a new relationship with your period with -10% with the code GRATITUDE.
Leila
Clear and accessible scientific sources
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Han SH et al. (2006). The effects of aromatherapy on menstrual cramps — PubMed
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Lee MS et al. (2014). Inhalation of clary sage essential oil reduces stress hormone cortisol — PubMed
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Woo M, et al. (2015). Effect of Geranium Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Women during Labor — PubMed Central
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Kim J, et al. (2018). Aromatherapy with Geranium Oil Improves PMS Symptoms — PubMed Central
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Choi J et al. (2020). Clary sage constituents as anti-inflammatory agents — MDPI
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Ministry of AYUSH (India). Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Mahanarayan Taila) — Ayush.gov.in