Essential Oils for Headaches

Help for Headache Pain
from Subtle Plant Energies

Because it's so great--and so benign that it's pretty foolproof, even for beginners--lavender essential oil is the only aromatherapy remedy for headaches that I'm going to discuss.

Lavender essential oil has traditionally been used both for headache relief and to promote relaxation. It's so easy to use-- just put some on a kleenex and sniff it from time to time.

Lavender oil is very benign for most people, so you could also mix a few drops with a carrier oil and rub it into your temples, the back of your neck, or anyplace else that is relaxing and relieving to you.

If you're looking for a source for high-quality, organic essential oils, I highly recommend Mountain Rose Herbs (The link will take you to the Mountain Rose Herbs website, where you can buy essential oils. If you do, I get a small commission, which helps me keep this website going. I really like this company for their high quality, good selection, and strong commitment to "green" principles.)

My only word of caution is that some migraine sufferers are very sensitive to smells. If that's you, use lavender oil cautiously at first, until you know its effects on you.

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