Aromatherapy for Headache

Ease headache pain naturally

It makes sense to use aromatherapy for headache because essential oils work on two levels.

• The emotional level: The scent gives us a calming, happy escape from the moment.
• The physical level: The healing properties of the essential oils are absorbed into our bodies to balance our nervous system and relax our muscles.

Aromatherapy for Headache: Taming the Migraine

Ginger or perppermint may stop or ease both migraine pain and nausea. I sometimes find that if I drink a cup of ginger tea at the first sign of a migraine, I can prevent it from developing into a full-blown attack.

Alternatively, try any massage oil recipe containing ginger essential oil, such as Sensual Massage Oil or Pain Relieving Massage Oil.

For self-massage, rub a little of the massage oil on your stomach, the back of your neck and in small circles on your temples (Do NOT get it in your eyes!) Also massage it into any other part of you that feels tight or tense.

Or try rubbing some Peppermint Lotion into your temples, the back of your neck and behind your ears.

Aromatherapy for Headache: Fast Fix

Take three long, slow, deep breaths of the aroma. Take a short break, then take three more deep breaths. Do this up to three times.

Keep the tissue nearby so that any passing breeze wafts the scent up to you.

This is a good emergency trick because you can carry the bottle of undiluted essential oil in your bag or keep it in your desk. And, at the very least, your space will smell good!

Aromatherapy for Headache: Try a Hot Footbath

1. Boil a kettle full of water to refill your footbath as it cools.
2. Fill a large, deep basin two thirds full of hot water.
3. Add 1 drop lavender, 1 drop peppermint or rosemary and one drop ginger or black pepper essential oils. Swoosh the water a little to disperse the oils.
4. Sit on a chair and put your feet into the basin, making sure the water covers your ankles. As the water cools, add the water from the kettle as needed to keep the fottbath hot.
5. Slip on some cozy socks and relax for 30 minutes.

Go to Soothing Lavender Aromatherapy Bath Oil Recipe

This gentle aromatherapy bath recipe soothes your aching head and also helps relax your muscles, quiet your mind and lighten your mood.


Go to Energy Boosting Pain Relief Bath Salt Recipe

Make this refreshing aromatherapy bath salt recipe to help relieve your pain, revive your energy and clear your mind. Great for that fuzzy, head-full-of-cotton-wool headache.


Go to Pain Relieving Aromatherapy Massage Oil Recipe

This soothing, pain-fighting aromatherapy massage oil recipe helps relax tight muscles, reduce inflammation and calm wound-up nerves.


Go to Stress Buster Aromatherapy Massage Recipe

This sweet, warming aromatherapy massage recipe helps ease your tension headache by relaxing your muscles, calming your nerves and quieting your mind.


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