Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • namastenewsline@gmail.com
Hello Namaste
Advertisement
  • Home
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Canada
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Global
  • Health
  • India
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Travel
Hello Namaste
No Result
View All Result
Home Lifestyle

Which essential oils are most helpful for headaches?

September 19, 2022
in Lifestyle
Which essential oils are most helpful for headaches?

Photo Credit: Pexels

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Essential oils have all sorts of awesome health benefits. Not only do they have an amazing smell (and maybe they take you mentally to the spa),Guest Posting but when used as aromatherapy, they can reduce anxiety, increase your mood, help you sleep, and reduce inflammation in the body.

The plant-extracted, highly concentrated liquids can be rubbed 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. Yup, if you have a headache or a severe migraine, inhaling essential oils may be the solution you need, says Nancy Rodgers, a massage therapist and certified aromatherapist at the Mayo Clinic’s integrated medical department.

You might also like

Canada’s Summer Jam: Celebrate Spectacular Rhythms!

AGO Celebrates 125 Years

#Carassauga is celebrating 40 YEARS of multiculturalism!

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.

In fact, some small studies have found that people had lower back pain after applying peppermint and lavender essential oils to their skin. One study even found that there was no significant difference between using peppermint oil to reduce pain and taking acetaminophen (aka Tylenol).

8 essential oils for headache relief

Peppermint:

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

Lavender:

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

Rosemary:

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

Chamomile:

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

Eucalyptus:

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

Geranium:

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

Frankincense:

Studies have shown that the scent of incense may be effective in relieving cluster 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

Ginger:

You probably already know that ginger can be very effective in combating nausea and vomiting. But ginger 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 of 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

By Moksha Lifestyle
With thanks from Articles Factory
Tags: HeadacheLifestyleOil
Previous Post

#tiff22: RICEBOY SLEEPS wins the Platform Prize

Next Post

Busan Film Festival to screen 242 films from 71 countries

Related Posts

Canada’s Summer Jam: Celebrate Spectacular Rhythms!
Lifestyle

Canada’s Summer Jam: Celebrate Spectacular Rhythms!

AGO Celebrates 125 Years
Lifestyle

AGO Celebrates 125 Years

#Carassauga is celebrating 40 YEARS of multiculturalism!
Lifestyle

#Carassauga is celebrating 40 YEARS of multiculturalism!

Baisakhi: A Celebration of Unity & Heritage
Lifestyle

Baisakhi: A Celebration of Unity & Heritage

Tee Time Toronto: 2025 Golf Season Swings into Action!
Lifestyle

Tee Time Toronto: 2025 Golf Season Swings into Action!

Next Post
Busan Film Festival to screen 242 films from 71 countries

Busan Film Festival to screen 242 films from 71 countries

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

#worldskategamesITA24 set to captivate new generations!

#worldskategamesITA24 set to captivate new generations!

Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ to World Premiere @ #TIFF22

Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ to World Premiere @ #TIFF22

Oscar®-Nominated Shorts Screening at CIFF!

Oscar®-Nominated Shorts Screening at CIFF!

Team Toronto ready to deliver second booster doses to more residents

Team Toronto ready to deliver second booster doses to more residents

Categories

  • Articles
  • Business
  • Canada
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Global
  • Health
  • India
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized

Don't miss it

Kaalidhar Laapata — A heartwarming tale of second chances
Entertainment

Kaalidhar Laapata — A heartwarming tale of second chances

A Global Ode to Wellness — Yoga Illuminates Times Square
Health

A Global Ode to Wellness — Yoga Illuminates Times Square

#LiciousTO: A Culinary Carnival, A Feast of Flavors!
Food

#LiciousTO: A Culinary Carnival, A Feast of Flavors!

India’s Academic Ascent: Excellence Through Education
India

India’s Academic Ascent: Excellence Through Education

G7 Outreach session
Global

G7 Outreach session

Surya Namaskar: Salutation to the Universal Energy of Sun
Articles

Surya Namaskar: Salutation to the Universal Energy of Sun

Hello Namaste

New City, New Style!
We’re pleased to announce the launch of ‘Hello-Namaste!’ in a brand new format.
This new e-magazine will be available to all our loyal readers in the summer of 2022 as complete our 10-year journey. Come, join us in our exciting, expansion plans and read all the favourite features as we sprinkle more fresh ideas for our funky, futuristic audiences!
Stay tuned and Subscribe Now!

Categories

  • Articles
  • Business
  • Canada
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Global
  • Health
  • India
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized

Browse by Tag

artists Asia athletes awards ayurveda bollywood Canada celebrate children cinema cuisine culinary cultural culture dance destination digital diwali entertainment europe festival film film festival films food Global Health Hello-Namaste heritage india Lifestyle movie music new york Sports summer technology Thailand Toronto tourism travel women World News yoga youth

Recent News

Kaalidhar Laapata — A heartwarming tale of second chances

Kaalidhar Laapata — A heartwarming tale of second chances

A Global Ode to Wellness — Yoga Illuminates Times Square

A Global Ode to Wellness — Yoga Illuminates Times Square

© 2022 Hello Namaste.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Canada
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Global
  • Health
  • India
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Travel

© 2022 Hello Namaste.