Seasickness Remedies

A member writes:

A customer has asked what oils are good for seasickness so I thought I'd check in and see if you or any of the members have any suggestions?


Having plenty of personal experience with seasickness, here are a few suggestions.  Any one else care to comment?

• One popular blend on the internet is:  Lavender, Peppermint, Birch, Frankincense, Chamomile, Myrrh and Ylang Ylang
• Another popular blend:  Tarragon, ginger, peppermint, juniper, fennel, lemongrass, anise
• I have personally used a blend of peppermint, ginger, cassia bark, and labrador tea--which really worked well until I started watching whales and straining my eyes too hard! 
• The most used oils for seasickness are probably peppermint, anise, and ginger.
• Here is an Herbal Remedy I used to make long ago when I was traveling.  It is good for all kinds of motion sickness AND jet lag when you go to Europe or somewhere across time zones.  It was a real blessing on my travels, and I would take it with me again.  I have not yet converted it to an alcohol free recipe, which I am in the process of doing with all of my formulas.  So I will just give it to you as it is and let you work with it in your own way.

Traveler's Remedy

2 teaspoons gingko biloba

2 coca leaves

1 teaspoon ginger root powder

2 drops star anise essential oil

1 teaspoon American ginseng powder

2 Tblsp. grape or Skyy brand vodka

1/4 cup water

3 drops each of comfrey, livingstone daisy, and meadow rue DiamondHeart flower essences (also available through White Sage Landing). 

Take 10 drops in water for 4 days before you get on the boat or plane.  Continue the dosage daily until you are home again.