Essential oils are an alternative treatment method that can be used for a variety of different health conditions and ailments. Essential oils as a home remedy is also a very effective way to help relieve any headaches you may experience.
Essential oils are extracted from plants, so this is a natural alternative therapy that is based on these oils, and each oil comes with its own benefits. Today, we will be taking a closer look at which essential oils you can use to help relieve headaches and give you an easy DIY blend to make it yourself at home.
Lavender Oil
This is one of the more commonly used essential oils and is typically used to promote better sleep and relaxation. It can also reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Many headaches can be triggered by stress, so lavender essential oil is a safe and effective treatment to help relieve those headaches.
Rosemary Oil
This essential oil is often used to treat headaches and also improve circulation. It contains anti-inflammatory properties and is also effective at pain relief. Therefore, it should also help treat the pain associated with headaches and migraines.
Clary Sage Oil
This essential oil also has anti-inflammatory properties and can be very calming. It can help reduce blood pressure and helps reduce tension and stress. All of this can do wonders relieving your tension headaches or migraines because it is effectively relaxing the veins and arteries and encouraging blood circulation.
DIY Blends for Headaches
The following are a couple easy to make DIY blends for headaches that you can diffuse or even place in a roller for more immediate relief.
Headache Blend Roller
- Roller Bottle
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops frankincense essential oil
- Pure Jojoba
Mix all the essential oil drops into the roller bottle and fill the rest with the jojoba. This mixture can then be rolled onto your forehead, temples, and behind the ears, and can also be inhaled for headache relief.
Headache Blend for Diffuser
For headache relief at home, you can make this DIY blend for your diffuser.
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
- 1 drop rosemary essential oil
This essential oil blend is good for migraines, headaches, tension, and even sinus pressure. So, next time you feel a headache coming on, diffuse these essential oils in the home. If you are on the go, don’t forget to drop your essential oil roller in your bag on your way out as well.
Meta: if you suffer from headaches and migraines due to stress or tension, then there are a few essential oils you can use to help relieve the pain
