Headaches fall into four categories-migraine, tension, sinus, or sugar and each category can be treated with essential oils to ease the pain. A migraine is often caused by insomnia, stress, anxiety, or hormonal changes, while a tension headache usually comes from stress or strain. A sinus headache occurs when the nasal passages become clogged and cause pressure to build up within your sinuses, and a sugar headache stems from low blood sugar levels. Here are a few tips for treating each type with essential oils.
Migraine
Rub lavender or peppermint essential oil on your temples and back of the neck to relieve pain and nausea.
Tension
Rub eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil on your temple, forehead, and wrists. Or draw a warm bath and add 5-10 drops of lavender essential oil before soaking 10-20 minutes. Make sure to get in slowly and drink plenty of water afterward.
Sinus
Rub eucalyptus essential oil on your temples, chest, and nose to help open up nasal airways.
Sugar
Mix equal drops of lavender essential oil, rosemary essential oil, and coconut oil, and rub on your temples, forehead, and back of the neck.
Essential Oil Benefits
Peppermint: cooling effect, inhibits muscle contractions, and stimulates blood flow.
Rosemary: improves alertness, stimulates blood flow, and soothes nausea
Lavender: relieves tension, treats neurological conditions, and helps regulate sleep.
Eucalyptus:. helps remove toxins, opens nasal passages, and promotes emotional balance.
Notes
Make sure to test out the oil on a small patch of skin before using.
For sensitive areas such as the face, dilute the oil first with a carrier oil.
Melinda
Great suggestion! I’ve found topical peppermint to be great for headaches. Haven’t needed it in many years, but it was a lifesaver for awhile.
Spearmint is good for nausea. I haven’t had a full-on migraine in some time, thank goodness. Have a great day.
Thanks for the helpful stuff !
Thank you, my goal is to post one to three healthy post. I’m learning about the benefits of essential oils and want to share. Have a great day.
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