The next time your head is thumping with pain, as much as you would want to just pop a Saridone or your regular migraine medicine, might we suggest otherwise. This trick is supposed to help in easing out headache without making your body go through the effects of OTC medication, and making you choose the alternative way. There are tons of essential oils that can help in providing quick relief from and treating headaches. These oils are also ideal for those who suffer from frequent headaches, and other issues such as sinus and allergy, menstrual cycle, stress or side effects of quitting caffeine. However, for Migraines and other chronic headaches one must visit a medical professional who might look into any underlying conditions that one may have.

Not just us, Ayurveda approves it too. Essential oils for treating headaches have been classified as a proper treatment in Ayurvedic medicine as well, according to their effect on the body temperature and how it affects doshas. Headaches are usually a result of an imbalance Vata Dosha and one must need oils to help balance this dosha. For this, one must turn to essential oils that are warming, calming and heavy in nature.

One can use energizing oils to work with here and turn to Cinnamon, Bergamot, Cypress and Camphor for starters. You can also combine this with Rose, Sandalwood or Jasmine for added benefits. This combination helps in bringing warmth and helps strengthen the circulation of the same. This ultimately soothes headaches and boosts the immune system. You can also add a few drops of the essential oil to your diffuser and use it to ease out the pain.

So, how can you use essential oils for headaches? You can use it aromatically or apply it topically. For the former, you can diffuse them in the air or smell them directly by opening the bottle and waft the scent towards yourself. For topical application, you can add a few drops of the essential oil and mix it with a carrier oil of your choice to reach a mix that is safe to apply directly on the skin. This can be then used in the from of a rollerball or a roll-on blend and applied directly on the forehead, back of the neck, temples and gently massaged into the skin.