Aromatherapy may be effective in treating headaches - essential oil molecules stimulate the smell receptors in the brain, triggering the production of pain-relieving endorphins. Oils can be used in inhalations, massages and combine aromatic inhalations with other methods. Which essential oils help with headaches?
Isaromatherapy an effective headache remedy ? It turns out that clinical studies confirm the soothing effect of certain essential oils on various headaches. what oils to choose and how to use them to effectively get rid of a headache?
Aromatherapy in headache: which oils are effective?
- basil oil
- hyssop oil
- lavender oil
- marjoram oil
- peppermint oil
- geranium oil
How to use aromatherapy for a headache
- topical: essential oils can be rubbed directly into the skin of the temples, forehead and nape, and sometimes also into the auricles - it's important to do it as soon as pain occurs. If you want to use a concentrated oil, remember to spread it in the so-called base oil, e.g. almond oil or regular cooking oil (2-3 drops of oil per tablespoon of olive oil). Essential oils in concentrated form can irritate the skin
- for inhalation in aromatherapy fireplaces
- for massage - dilute 5 drops in a tablespoon of cooking oil
Oil blend for headache: recipe
Here is what blend of oils for headache is proposed in their book "Scented Pharmacy" by Dr. W. S. Brud and Dr. I. Konopacka:
- lavender oil - 3 drops
- geranium oil - 2 drops
- peppermint oil - 2 drops
- clove oil from buds - 2 drops
- eucalyptus oil - 1 drop