3 Powerful Essential Oils For Migraines

Peppermint Essential Oil releases the refreshing, cooling aroma of menthol and is now known to aid inflammation and pain. As such, Peppermint Oil has powerful antispasmodic properties, making it one of the best essential oils for pain relief. It is also believed to relax muscle tension while reducing stress. In fact, a 2016 study found that diluting Peppermint Oil can be used as a standard treatment for tension headaches.

Peppermint Oil contains menthol and is now known for its analgesic properties, making it a favourite for reducing muscle and headache tension. It may also help with nervous tension, irritability and nausea.

Peppermint Essential Oil can be used in a few ways:

• Diffusing: By adding a few drops into your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer, Peppermint Oil may assist with easing inflammation and migraine tension. A few drops can also be added to a handkerchief and inhaled, just be sure to avoid direct contact with the skin as this may cause irritation.
• Diluting: You can dilute Peppermint Oil in your favourite carrier oil, add this dilution to a glass roller bottle and apply to the temples, forehead, wrists and behind the ears. We recommend a 1 – 2% dilution for skin application and a 1% dilution for facial application.

As one of the best essential oils for migraines, Lavender Essential Oil has a range of versatile properties that focus on relieving nervous tension while promoting comfort. Its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties may offer supplementary relief for migraines while its sedative properties can induce calmness and relaxation.

Lavender Oil can be used in a variety of ways:

• Diffusing: Add a few drops into your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer.
• Diluting: You can dilute Lavender Oil in your favourite carrier oil, add this dilution to a glass roller bottle and apply to the temples, forehead, wrists and behind the ears. We recommend a 2 – 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 – 2% dilution for facial application.
• Warm Bath: Adding a few drops into a warm bath may help with stress release and muscle tension; this may also ease mental fatigue and exhaustion.
• Essential Oil Spray: To help with sleep, dilute your Lavender Oil in water, add to a spray bottle and shake well before spraying the mixture onto your pillow.

As one of the most long-standing essential oils used for its therapeutic relief, Chamomile Essential Oil is now known to offer a range of medicinal benefits. With its anti-inflammatory and antiphlogistic properties, Chamomile Oil may offer relief for muscle tension, nausea and headaches.

In fact, a 2018 study found that the topical use of Chamomile Oil resulted in a decrease of pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound, making it effective for migraine relief.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and are considering using Chamomile Oil for migraine relief, please contact your GP or healthcare professional first.

• Diffusing: Adding a few drops of Chamomile Oil to your aromatherapy diffuser may serve as a sleeping aid.
• Diluting: You can dilute Chamomile Oil to your favourite carrier oil, add this dilution to a glass roller bottle and apply to the temples, forehead, wrists and behind the ears. We recommend a 2-4% dilution for skin application and a 1-2% dilution for facial application.
• Warm Bath: Add a few drops to a warm bath to create a calm, relaxing environment.

While essential oils are generally available to purchase at health, wellness and retail stores, it is important to keep in mind that the purity and quality of these essential oils will vary. That is why we recommend finding a reputable supplier.

Here at AWO, we have a wide selection of 100% pure essential oils and organic essential oils that are sold at reasonable prices. Because our stock is purchased in bulk quantities our costs are significantly less, which allows us to offer our high-quality products at affordable prices. We are also based right here in Australia!