Everyone suffers from headaches! This pain can vary in intensity and duration and can significantly interfere with daily activities. If paracetamol is a solution that is often considered, natural alternatives have been used for many years. Introducing 4 essential oils recommended by aromatherapists for headache relief.
Frankincense Essential Oil (Frankincense)
Frankincense, also known as frankincense, is a resin that is recovered by cutting open the trunk of the Boswellia cassia tree. It is one of the most famous resins in the world, and its reputation can especially be explained by its use in rituals and meditation sessions. This resin is used to make essential oils that have several beneficial effects on health and well-being. Promotes a meditative state and relaxation, frankincense essential oil helps to harmonize the nervous system. It may be recommended to relieve nervous tension that can lead to headaches. In practice : frankincense essential oil is used for diffusion. It can be used alone in a diffuser or in combination with other essential oils, depending on the desired effect.
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus is a group of plants well known to botanists and aromatherapists. Essential oils can be extracted from different species and used for different purposes. What we are interested in here is the essential oil of lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora). It is traditionally used to relieve joint and muscle pain due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has calming and relaxing properties. Thanks to its different properties, eucalyptus essential oil can be an ally in headache relief. In practice : Lemon eucalyptus essential oil can be used on the skin. Mix one drop of essential oil with four drops of vegetable oil. Apply this mixture to the painful area by massaging. Repeat the procedure every hour until the headache goes away.
lavender essential oil
Lavender essential oil is a must in any aromatherapy kit. Let’s talk about its little sister: the benefits of lavender essential oil (Lavandula hybrida). This plant comes from a natural cross of Medicinal Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and Frozen Lavender (Lavandula latifolia). This hybridization makes it possible to obtain plants richer in essential oils. Lavender essential oil has a variety of properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, local anesthetic, sedative, anxiolytic, and sedative. It is commonly used to combat stress and anxiety, and to relieve headaches.
In practice: Lavender essential oil can be used in different ways. A few drops can be added to a diffuser, body wash, or oil-based preparation to apply to the temples.
peppermint essential oil
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a very popular species of mint used in aromatherapy. Its leaves contain an essential oil that is high in menthol. This natural active ingredient is precisely the compound responsible for the cooling effect of peppermint. Peppermint essential oil provides a strong cooling sensation when applied to the skin, making it ideal for headache relief.
Practice: Peppermint essential oil is generally applied topically to the temples for headache relief. It is highly recommended to dilute with vegetable oil beforehand.
NOTE: The information in this table is for informational purposes only. It is recommended to refer to the precautions for use of each essential oil. In case of doubt, it is recommended to seek the advice of a health professional.
