Aromatherapy Blends: Three Easy Essential Oil Recipes to Ease Migraines

If you've ever suffered from migraines, the symptoms are all too familiar: extreme sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, a throbbing, pulsating pain. According to neurologychannel.com, migraines are a relatively common problem, afflicting about 18% of women and 6% of men in the United States.

Doctors believe migraines are triggered by poor dietary habits and dehydration. Other factors have also been known to cause the headaches. Stress, such as nervous tension or a strenuous lifestyle, can be a trigger. Muscle tension - when your body stores emotional stress leading to poor circulation - can be a factor. Physical and mental fatigue can also trigger a migraine. Ultimately, these kinds of stresses lead to chronic muscular degeneration, pain, exhaustion, fatigue, and negative or "toxic" emotions.

For many, the only treatment for a migraine is to simply lie in a dark room with a cold compress on the head. But how else can you ease or even prevent painful migraines?

It is important to first look at what may be triggering them. Research has shown that eliminating certain foods can help prevent migraines.. Of course, it also helps to eat regular, balanced meals and drink lots of water. And perhaps most importantly, take time to nurture yourself. Relax, pamper yourself with a full body massage, take warm baths, walk in the fresh air. Meditate to deepen your insight and increase awareness of the patterns and toxic emotions stored within. These activities can release the fatigue, stress, and negative emotions building inside you, which may in fact be causing your migraines.

The following aromatherapy recipes can also be used as a preventative measure, and can even help ease your pain. Once you've determined what is triggering your migraines, prepare the appropriate recipe by pouring the oil essences into a 10-ml bottle, and adding vegetable oil to fill.

If the pain persists even after trying the suggested remedies above, I definitely encourage you to visit your physician.

Aromatherapy Blend #1 - Migraines related with negative emotions

3 drops Roman Chamomile

8 drops Lavender

Aromatherapy blend #2 - Migraines related with muscular tension

4 drops Lavender

5 drops Peppermint

Massage the forehead, temples, neck and shoulders.

Aromatherapy blend #3 - Migraines related with nervous tension

3 drops Roman Chamomile

3 drops Neroli

5 drops Marjoram

Massage the forehead, temples and solar plexus. Breathe it in deeply. Pour 15 drops of this aromatic blend into the bathtub and soak for at least 15 minutes.

By Françoise Rapp

 

 

 

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By debbie m.
2008-06-19 17:20:08
 

I get headaches that start over the inner corner of my left eye and go over the top of my head to my neck. They will last up to 24 hours. I don't know what kind of headache this is or what triggers them. What can help.

 
By Deb
2008-06-19 17:43:21
 

It would be wise to see a doctor to make about the headaches to rule out any underlying health problem. Also, Reflexology has been helpful as well as some different types of herbs like feverfew.

 
By April S.
2009-07-09 19:30:38
 

My daughter will be 8 yrs. old soon and has been suffering from migraines for 5 yrs now. She has been to a Pediatric Neurologist and was medically diagnosed. I have tried different things with her diet, with no luck. Which essential oil recipe would you recommend I try for her? Thank you so much for your help!

 
By Deb
2009-07-09 19:33:49
 

Hi April, peppermint oil has been used most often for migraine and you could try and keep her away from foods containing splenda or sucralose to see if that helps.

 
By April
2009-09-09 19:16:17
 

When I had my very first migraine headache, I went to the ER because I didn't know what it was. A friend that took me gently massaged my face, temples and neck with lavender oil while I was waiting to see the doctor. My headache had was almost completely gone before she was even finished. I didn't even have to see the doctor. I carry lavender oil with me all the time now, just for that reason, and use it for many other things. It is after all the universal healing oil.

 
By Ellen
2009-11-05 20:45:55
 

I am 51 and have migraines since I was 11. My migraines have always been hormonal with certain triggers, bright lights usually. I get the "aura" beforehand which in my case means I loose half my sight prior to the headache. The best remedy I have is to rub a few drops of lavender essential oil over forehead and temples and inhale a few drops of peppermint essential oil for a short period until the "aura" is gone. With that the headache that follows is hardly there and sometimes never comes. Hope it helps others.

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