Sometimes you just need one, you know? People use suppositories (vaginally or rectally) for many different reasons, but if you’re a label reader and careful about what you put on or in your body, the selection at the store can be alarming! But no worries!
Making your own suppositories is inexpensive and way easier than you think! Amazon even has a handy suppository mold kit HERE that makes it super simple! And since you’re in control of the whole process, you get to choose for yourself which essential oils you want to add.
Using oils this way can be faster and more effective than taking by mouth as a supplement. Bypassing stomach acids etc. they get where they need to go faster, and there are times when a pill simply can’t be swallowed.
So suppositories are just one more way to experience the amazing benefits of essential oils!*
Base Ingredients
As a base, I recommend using either organic coconut oil or a combination of coconut and organic cocoa butter to make your suppositories. Both options work well! But, my recipe base is a combination of both, for a reason…
It’s possible to just use coconut oil (and most people already have this on hand), but while coconut is solid at room temperature (specifically in winter months), it begins to melt at around 76 degrees. So if it starts melting while you’re trying to insert it, things could get messy fast!
So, when possible, I like to add cocoa butter, since it melts at around 93-100 degrees, making it easier to keep the suppository intact until it gets where it’s supposed to go. 🙈
Either way, you’re going to first bringing the fatty oil to a liquid form (hot water bath or double boiler). Make sure it’s liquid, but not hot when you add the essential oils. Then pop the suppositories into the fridge to harden. Once hardened, suppositories can be wrapped individually and stored in a cool, dark place (or the refrigerator) until ready to use. Easy peasy!
Ways to use suppositories:
- Menopause: Dryness can sometimes be an issue. So, when making a suppository for lubrication, I recommend using either Clary Sage or Lady Sclereol essential oil blend (my favorite) for peri-menopausal women and beyond. You may also want to try out my lube recipe HERE.
- The Early Years: For younger women experiencing normal PMS, I might recommend Clary Sage or Dragon Time.
Note: I do not recommend using suppositories during pregnancy unless under the advice of your doctor or midwife.
- Need Digestive Support? Try Digize essential oil blend
- Love Your Bum? Occasional discomfort? Try this blend:
I discovered this blend after the birth of my last baby, There had been a whole lot of pushing going on and these oils were sweet relief! Can also be used in a roller for legs.
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- 8 drops Geranium
- 6 drops Cypress
- 6 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Helichrysum
- 2 frankincense
- Yeast: Melrose blend or Tea Tree
If you want to make a collection of suppositories for different uses, you could also pour your melted cocoa/coconut oil mixture into the molds first and then add your selected essential oils to each suppository individually. Just make sure to label your suppositories before storing!
* IMPORTANT! I only recommend using Young Living essential oils in my recipes, since lower quality oils may contain synthetic fragrances, solvents, or other harmful chemicals. Plus, you want oils that actually work!
