Which Essential Oils are Good for Headaches?

Headaches can be a real pain—pun intended.

A migraine or tension headache every now and then is bad enough. The pain may leave you debilitated for hours, depending on severity, and you've probably popped some painkillers on more than one occasion to get through the day.

If, however, you suffer from frequent headaches, you might be wondering if there's a more natural solution than over-the-counter medication. That's where essential oils come in! Ranked as one of the top holistic solutions for combating pain, essential oils for headaches will grant some much-needed relief.

But which essential oils are good for headaches? The good news is that there's no wrong answer! Still, we've compiled a few of our favorites below.

An especially-soothing scent, lavender essential oils are widely used to encourage restful sleep, and promote relaxation. But research shows that lavender also has a strong healing effect, particularly for headache and migraine relief. In fact, a 2012 study proved that migraine sufferers who inhaled lavender essential oils for 15 minutes experienced more relief than they did with a placebo.

The next time a headache knocks you down, spend some time inhaling the calming aroma of lavender—science shows that it doesmake a difference! Relaxation is now as simple as spraying our calming LAVENDER SPA MIST SPRAY for a luxurious at home spa experience or use it as a room spray or pillow spray to promote relaxation!

Peppermint essential oil for headaches is another option that's quite effective. In fact, going an extra step and dabbing a bit of oil on your temples and forehead may even provide added relief.

Peppermint has been used as a healing substance for thousands of years, largely due to its menthol properties that have been proven to ease migraines and keep nausea at bay (which is an occasional side effect of intense headaches). Menthol is naturally-occurring in peppermint, so this essential oil might be the key to reducing your headache severity.

Another favorite essential oil is eucalyptus, which contains the healing effects of menthol, like its peppermint counterpart.

Eucalyptus has been traditionally used for reducing inflammation and sinus pressure, both of which could contribute to or worsen headaches. The great thing about eucalyptus oil is that it tackles all of these interconnected issues. For effective eucalyptus aromatherapy, indulge in a next-level shower experience with our EUCALYPTUS SHOWER SPRAY. You'll feel more like yourself again in no time!

Known for promoting relaxation and soothing muscle tension, chamomile essential oils are another great option for reducing headache pain—particularly tension headaches. Additionally, chamomile is a holistic antispasmodic, which means that it discourages muscle spasms that contribute to migraines.

Because of its ability to alleviate tension and lower blood pressure, inhaling the aroma of chamomile may naturally contribute to resolving your headache.

Inhaling the sweet, sparkling scent of citrus could work wonders for your headache!

Headaches caused by dehydration may respond especially well to lemongrass or grapefruit essential oils, which can either be diffused or applied to a cold compress for relief. Citrusy scents are also great for reducing stress, tension, and anxiety, all of which can contribute to a headache but respond to aromatherapy.

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The next time you have a headache, consider diffusing some soothing essential oils instead of reaching for the Motrin.

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Aromatherapy could be just the holistic solution you're looking for to combat your headaches long term!