Best Essential Oils For Migraine Headaches
While working in your office or roaming around with your friends, have you ever experienced a sudden and severe headache? If the answer is yes, then the time has come for you to consult a doctor as there is a high likelihood of you suffering from migraine headaches.
Going by the medical definition, migraine headaches are not only painful but they make you prone to several other illnesses like nausea and increased sensitivity to light and sound. Additionally, these headaches might become worse during winter.
Facts About Migraine Headaches
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My Favorite Essential Oils for Migraine Headaches
While taking medicines might offer temporary relief, Essential Oils are an all-natural solution for permanent relief in conditions like migraine headaches. Keeping that in mind, here are some of the best Oils that have helped me improve my condition:
1. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
If your migraine headache is getting out of control, massage your head with some good Essential Oil blend that has Eucalyptus as its main ingredient. With anti-inflammatory and expectorant qualities, this Oil can surely get you drastic relief.
2. Lavender and Roman Chamomile Essential Oils
For their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, these two Oils can easily reduce the pain levels when used before going to bed. I personally find Lavender to be very soothing on my body. Not only does this Oil helps me with my migraine but it keeps me fresh and functional throughout the day.
3. Rosewood Essential Oil
Doing a regular massage with Rosewood Essential Oil not only helps you improve your blood circulation but it’s a proven therapy for those that often feel nervous and tense. Remember, stress and tension can be a major reason behind the occurrence of most of the headaches.
4. Peppermint Essential Oil
From ages ago, Peppermint is known to be the best natural medicine for several health issues. While offering substantial relief in migraine headaches, Peppermint is also useful for issues like cold, flu and stomach related ailments. For those who are sensitive to Peppermint Oil, you should use it with a mix of Coconut Oil or Olive Oil (don’t add any water).
With menthol as its main ingredient, Peppermint Essential Oil not only gives you a soothing effect but also helps you get an enduring relaxation. From tender headaches to muscle pain, this Oil is useful for many other health conditions.
How To Use Essential Oils For Relieving Migraine Related Headaches?
Before using Essential Oils for headache relief, you need to understand the procedure that is to be followed for best possible results. Here are some of the best ways you can use Essential Oils for maximum relief:
Inhalation
Place 1-3 drops of your preferred Essential Oils on either a small cotton ball or tissue and inhale slowly. To avoid any irritation and adverse reaction, start with only one drop of your preferred Essential Oil.
Moderate Massage
One of the best-known ways of using these Essential Oils is massage. Just take few drops of Essential Oil of your choice and gently massage your forehead and the back of your neck for a heavenly soothing effect.
4 Essential Oil Recipes You Can Use For Fast And Best Possible Results
Recipe 1
Take 1 oz of Sweet Almond Oil and blend it with 10-12 drops of your favorite massage Oil. Blend the mixture properly and massage gently making circles with your fingers.
Recipe 2
Add 5 drops of Frankincense, 2 drops of Idaho Balsam Fir and 2 drops of Copaiba to 1 oz of carrier Oil. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and massage your temple with your fingers making small circles.
Recipe 3
Mix 2 drops of Copaiba, 1 drop of Clove, 2 drops of Lavender along with three drops of German Chamomile and 4 drops of Wintergreen. Mix well and massage on your forehead for immediate relief.
Recipe 4
This is one of the most common Essential Oil recipes that people use for immediate relief in painful headaches. Just take an empty bowl and add 2 drops of Myrrh, 4 drops of Eucalyptus and 6 drops of Peppermint Oil. Mix well and massage your forehead. If your skin is sensitive to these Oils, add a little amount of Almond Oil.
Recommended Product for Migraine Headaches
My favorite essential oil product is Amoils' H-Headaches! Check out my review on this product to get more information.
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So, next time when you suffer from these painful migraine headaches, just use these soothing Essential Oils rather than resorting to the use of synthetic drugs that do as much harm as they benefit. Share these recipes with your loved ones so that they can also get a natural way to not only solve their lifelong headache problem but also get relief from health issues like insomnia, nausea, bug bites, canker sores and other immune system related disorders.
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You know Vick's vapor rub? I started using that years ago to help with anxiety. For some reason it helps me feel like I was getting more air in. Anyways, I would get horrible migraines from time to time and I tried that on my head one time and have been hooked since. I don't even take pain killers anymore. I know this is down to the EOs in it. I will have to make a more natural blend to use. It is like magic!
I really have to try out these recipes because this early morning migraine do ruin my day. I just hopes it helps me permanently get over it.
Thanks for the helpful tips here.
Hi Gemma,
My pleasure, do let me know if you have any questions about the migraine recipes.
Regards,
Olivia
Hi , thanks for your info about essential oils. I have had horrible migraines I think of all the drugs I have taken to prevent these migraines from happening,and worry about how they have affected my body.
I want your help if you recipes could help me thank you
Hi Dania,
You are welcome. Sure, you can use any of the essential oils and/or recipes for migraine headaches. Don’t worry about the past, you can now focus on using natural treatment methods for migraines. I have attached some additional sources of info for you.
Essential oils for headaches
Best essential oils for migraine relief for adults and children
Regards,
Olivia
You know I have spent like 5 years using Vicks on my forehead when I had a headache and it always worked. People thought I was nuts but it is because of the oils in it. I think I will have to make up my own mix just so it doesn't have the parabens in it. Another great post with so much useful information, thank you!
Hi Baley,
You are welcome. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Olivia
Which do you prefer that i use?
I have epilepsy and that makes my migraines go off like firecrackers.
Many things that i have tried haven't helped so please give me your opinion,Thankyou!!
Hi Kylie,
It is up to you which essential oils you use. I would start off with one blend at a time. Fennel, sage, eucalyptus, rosemary, eucalyptus and spike lavender are not recommended if you have epilepsy.
The most effective one to use would be Jasmine essential oil. However due to the epilepsy, please consult your medical practitioner before use.
What are the other things that you have tried that don’t work?
Regards,
Olivia
Hi Kylie,
It is up to you which essential oils you use. I would start off with one blend at a time. Fennel, sage, eucalyptus, rosemary, eucalyptus and spike lavender are not recommended if you have epilepsy.
The most effective one to use would be Jasmine essential oil. However due to the epilepsy, please consult your medical practitioner before use.
What are the other things that you have tried that don’t work?
Regards,
Olivia
Many people have successfully used Frankincense to help them with epilepsy and seizures. Many people have been cured from it completely by utilizing frankincense and essential oils as a part of their daily lifestyle.
Hi Lolo,
Thanks for your comment. Indeed, essential oils are a true blessing for a lot of people.
Regards,
Olivia
Question from LLF:
A alternative to drugs are essential oils. I am working on creating a life style using essential oils and eventually taking them out to show others.
Olivia's Response:
Well done on the work you are currently doing with essential oils. Indeed, essential oils are a holistic approach towards a more natural and better lifestyle.
I suffer from chronic migraines, is peppermint the best oil to use? I'm in need of something, I'm a lead teacher in 2 to 3 yr old classroom, it's critical that I'm able to function.
Hi Shelley,
Yes, peppermint is one of the best essential oils for migraine headaches. It helps in stimulating blood flow in the forehead when used topically. Apply 2-3 drops across the forehead and on the temples three times per day for fast and effective relief.
Please let me know if you need more info.
Regards,
Olivia
What do you recommend for my 17 year old that gets migraines. Some are due to her period and some from stormy weather.
Hi Melinda,
The best oils to use in your daughter’s case are peppermint or lavender essential oils. Massage a few drops to her temples and back of neck twice a day for relief in migraines. If she has sensitive skin, please dilute in a carrier oil before application and do a test patch as well.
Regards,
Olivia
My 17 year old gets migraines. She gets them more when she has her period and when the weather is stormy. What do you recommend for her?
What can I use for back pain, acid reflux
Hi Marie,
For lower back pain, make a blend of 2 drops each of rose, lavender, ylang ylang, frankincense, jasmine and sandalwood oils and massage 3 times per day.
Studies have shown that a blend of peppermint, fennel and ginger diluted in water can reduce the symptoms of acid reflux. Please do not ingest any essential oils prior to consulting your doctor.
Regards,
Olivia
What essential oil mix should I use in a burner or vaporiser? Would be great to use when I feel something coming on and can still work, also needs to be safe for children
Hi Melissa,
Sure, please refer to recipes 1, 2, 3 in this article: 7 Ways You Can Use Essential Oils For Relief In Sinus Congestion, Headaches And Infections.
Regards,
Olivia
I suffer from migraine that last for days, I have been to many doctors and had tests done I've never even heard of! I dont take OTC pills because they dont have any effect.
But my cousin stayed at my house and told me to try her oil, it was frankincense in grape seed oil. I am still blown away, I put it on my neck, temples and a swipe under my nose and went to bed. By the time I was dozing off it was already easing the pain! I had no headache when I woke up and it didn't come back for two days! I went online and ordered a bottle that day! And now my family also uses essential oils. You have great advise and recipes!!!
Thank you!!!
Hi Annie,
Thanks very much for sharing your experience with essential oils.
I read your message twice and it make me feel good that I am able to help others.
Regards,
Olivia
I have used peppermint oil for years for so many things but had no clue it could treat my migraines! Me and my wife both get seasonal migraines and miss out on a lot of Spring and Fall which is a bummer. Thanks o much for this! I am going to give it a try right now actually because my head has been aching. I am not sure if it is the outdoors or my neck. I suppose if it works, its not my neck! haha Thanks!!