The plant-extracted, highly
concentrated liquids can be applied on the skin and inhaled, put in a diffuser
and breathed in from the air, or placed on a pendant so you can smell them
throughout the day. No matter how you
choose to use them, one of the coolest benefits of essential oils is getting
rid of headaches. Yes, if you have a headache or a severe migraine, inhaling
essential oils may be the best solution you need.
But why would you use essential oil instead of a pill?
EOs do not usually come with the
side effects that medications may have (although everyone may react differently
and you should always do a patch test when you try something new).
And if you looking for an alternative approach to medication, it is best to have a few natural techniques
handy.
How exactly does smelling an essential oil relieve a headache?
They work as follows: Essential oils are rapidly absorbed by smell receptors linked to the limbic system, which
regulates heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and stress. Basically,
certain oils can trigger responses in the body that relieve anxiety and tension
and promote relaxation, all things that can trigger headaches and migraines.
8 essential oils for headache relief
This is probably the most
important essential oil for headache relief, and there’s the reason for that, Peppermint
oil contains menthol, which helps your muscles relax and reduce pain. And there
is a good cooling effect on your skin that helps prevent muscle processing in
the head and neck while promoting blood flow to that area.
This type of EO is great for tension headaches. Some studies have found that using diluted peppermint oil to
your temples can relieve headaches.
Great for soothing: Tension headaches
Another popular alternative is lavender essential oil. This alluring aroma is known to be very relaxing (you
may have heard of it being used as a sleep aid).
Studies have shown that it
relieves stress that, when combined with exfoliation or soft pressure, can
reduce the stress that can cause tension in the back and neck muscles that
eventually, cause headaches.
There is also evidence that
lavender may be effective enough to treat migraine pain. Another clinical trial
found that inhaling lavender for 15 minutes could reduce the severity of
symptoms.
Great for soothing: Tension headaches and migraines
Studies support the fact that the essential oil of rosemary can be a powerful anti-inflammatory and
pain-relieving agent. It is often used to improve blood circulation and
headaches.
Some studies have found that
rosemary EO may be helpful in opioid withdrawal symptoms because it can reduce
pain and eliminate insomnia - factors that can contribute to headaches.
Some studies have found that
rosemary can reduce anxiety and depression, two other conditions that can cause
headaches.
Great for soothing: Tension headaches
A cup of chamomile tea is one way
to help relax after a long day, so is it any wonder that chamomile essential
oil is also soothing? Studies have shown that chamomile EO can help reduce
anxiety and depression, which can also cause headaches.
This is one that has been shown
to have anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce pain, such as headaches.
Great for soothing: Tension headaches
When a headache is not caused by
stress or anxiety, and it is not a migraine, then it may be due to congestion
or irritating sinus problems.
If this is the case, grab the
eucalyptus essential oil ASAP. This substance has been shown to have the
ability to open the nasal passages and clear the nasal passages, relieving some
of the tension that causes such headaches.
A 2013 study found that inhaling
eucalyptus EO may help lower blood pressure and relieve pain. It can even help
with migraine headaches: research has found that eucalyptus is relaxing and
cooling, creating stress that can cause headaches.
Combine with peppermint EO and
you have a promising solution to headaches.
Good to help: Sinus headache/congestion headaches, headaches
This essential oil is more than
just a good ingredient in natural perfumes. Some studies have shown that this
floral EO can help with hormonal and menopausal problems - and headaches can be
caused by things like PMS.
If you mix geranium and lavender
and give yourself a little massage (especially near your temples), it can be
very effective.
Great for soothing: Hormonal, menopausal, or menstruation headaches
Studies have shown that the scent
of incense may be effective in relieving cluster's head pain due to its
anti-inflammatory properties.
Cluster headaches often start
with pain in your muscles, neck, and back, which is why anti-inflammatory can
help reduce that discomfort.
A 2019 study found that essential
oils reduced the effects of stress and improved sleep in rats. Incense also
appears to act as an antioxidant, reducing stress damage to cells.
Incense can also be a soothing,
soothing balm, reducing stress and reducing stress, which can prevent
headaches.
Great for soothing: Cluster headaches, tension headaches
You probably already know that
ginger can be very effective in combating nausea and vomiting. But ginger the essential oil also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with all
kinds of pain.
A review of 2018 studies has
shown that ginger not only works as a treatment for migraine but also increases
blood pressure, can protect against bad cholesterol, has an anti-oxidant effect
that can play a role in cancer prevention, and its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
There may be a role for ginger
essential oil in the fight against diabetes. Ginger has been a respected means
of treating headaches and nausea for thousands of years.
Great for soothing: Migraines
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