Roll-On Essential Oils To Help With Headaches
An essential oil roll-on can work wonders to eliminate headaches. As more people choose to lead healthier lives, opting to skip conventional painkillers is a good first step. Essential oils are not just effective, they also come with added health benefits. For example, peppermint can stop headache and lift your mood at the same time. There are many other oils that help with headaches and migraines including lavender, rosemary, cajeput, chamomile and eucalyptus.
How Essential Oils Work
Knowing how oils work allows you to choose something effective. Every oil is unique and below is a look at just a few oils and how they provide relief.
Peppermint Oil
Studies have shown that this oil is excellent for tension headaches. Menthol is the main active component in peppermint and is a potent analgesic. This simply means that it reduces pain and tackles inflammation. Use a roll-on peppermint oil on your temples and enjoy the relief. Blend this oil with others and get an even better effect.
Lavender Oil
Lavender essential oil works in an interesting way to relieve headaches. First, it can prevent the onset of migraine headaches as well as decrease the intensity of the same. Lavender works by soothing the nervous system with its sedative effect. The oil reduces inflammation and elevates serotonin in the body. Those who have aches due to tension and anxiety can get fast relief as well.
Cajeput Oil
Cajeput essential oil has pain-masking abilities. The active element responsible for this is cineole. Applying it topically causes a slight irritation and warmth on the skin. This effect misleads nerve endings in skin and in turn masks pain. In addition to headaches, it works well for toothaches and joint pain. Eucalyptus is an oil that works the same way. Cajeput oil blends well with rosemary, eucalyptus and chamomile. These oils boost relaxation to leave you pain free.
As you can see, essential oils work in two main ways to relieve headaches. They work through aromatherapy to curb tension headaches and by confusing pain receptors to mask pain. Making your very own roll-on essential oil for headaches and migraines at home is pretty easy as guided below.
How To Make An Essential Oil Roll-on For Headaches
You will need several things as listed;
- A glass roll-on bottle applicator 10 ml
- A suitable carrier oil nearly 10ml (coconut, jojoba, sweet almond)
- Essential oils 6 to 10 drops (peppermint, eucalyptus, cajeput, lavender)
- A pipette for measuring or a dropper
Method
Start by removing the rollerball from the bottle. Add the needed essential oils and then top up the bottle with the chosen carrier oil.
Reattach the rollerball to the bottle and shake well before storing in a dark place.
How To Use
Use the roll-on directly on the tension area at the temples and forehead. Some people like to apply on the jawline or the base of the head. Inside the wrist and even at the bottom of feet are other places you can use the roll-on for relief. Avoid using this remedy on mucus membranes. The best oil blend for sinus headaches is peppermint and eucalyptus oils. The above recipe can be used in a diffuser as well to provide the necessary relief.
If you don’t have all the oils mentioned above, you can use one oil in your roll-on to remedy your problem. You can also switch different oils for others depending on the aroma you want and the effect you wish to enjoy. The recipe can also be adjusted to suit larger roller bottles. Note that you can apply the blend every one to two hours until your headache or migraine is gone.
Precautions
Essential oils are natural potent substances that can be harmful if not used properly. Start by using high quality essential oils. Look for pure ones from a reputable company. Anything less will not give you the best results. Use the amounts given in the recipes. Less is always more if you are in doubt. If you are allergic to any oil or ingredient, make sure to avoid it. A patch test can help you know whether you are allergic to something.
If you are under medication or have a health condition, you should always seek medical advice before using these oils. Some conditions can be made worse and in this case, do not be ignorant. If you are pregnant or lactating, avoid using essential oils as much as possible. However, some oils could be safe after the first trimester.
Closing Thoughts
Over-the-counter painkillers to resolve headaches can be harmful when used for a long time. A natural method to cope with the problem is more sustainable. Nature provides an excellent solution in the form of essential oils. Take full advantage of this option. Oils are both effective and safe. They also boost your spirits and improve sleep while getting rid of pain. Making a roll-on at home is easy and cost-effective. This solution can be used on the go and is highly convenient throughout the day. When used properly, suffering from headaches and migraines should be a thing of the past with essential oils.
love lavender
Great hints. Love this idea!
I use peppermint oil every time and it really works. Glad there are other options I can check out too!
Great info. Thank you!
Use lavendar
Wow I had no idea that they can be used to help headaches and so much more! Learn something new everyday huh!!
I love essential oils and these rolll-ons look like something I could really use.
Did not know there is a rollon essential oil for headaches. Igoing to tell a friend about this that has a lot of headaches…..
peppermint oil does great for headaches
I typically use peppermint!
Lavender and peppermint I am familiar with. They are both staples in my house. Thanks!
I don’t get many headaches, but this is good to know.
Thanks for the tips on how to make your own roll-on
I love the smell of lavender!
Great info
I am going to try this
I think it is important to have these in an easily accessible place – so you can reach for it on the go – handbag or glovebox
I will definitely try essential oils the next time I get a headache! 🙂
Would love to try the Cajeput Oil. Sounds exactly what I need!
I need to try this on my husband.
thanks i get headaches
Never thought about using essential oils for a headache, until now !!
Peppermint works amazing – I haven’t done it in awhile but need to get back into that habit.
I am gonna try this!
I have not used the roll on yet. Looks like I need to give it a shot.
I am very prone to headaches and they help me a lot to cope with it
I’ve tried this with my bad headaches and it does work. It seems to lessen the pain.
Great! I will give this a try the next time I have a headache.
There is nothing better than using nature for health issues, and EO´s are the best !
These actually work and are such a blessing! Thank you!
I love my peppermint roll on for headaches. Works wonders!
ohhh i had never heard of cajeput before i will look more into it thanks!
I use peppermint
Use lavendar
for me lavendar works for my headaches. I jsut apply it on my head where it hurts
This would be a great gift to make for my family.
All of the blends sound decadent. The immune boosting advice is paramount at this point in time! Thank you for this lovely blog and the very helpful advice
thanks for the info
Thank you for the information. I will try this the next time I have a headache.
I have the roller bottles, need to get the carrier oil, some are so expensive. Thank you for all the tips
Thanks for the share. I love the versatility
Very good idea for roll-ons, it’s easy to apply 🙂
Thanks! I know someone who gets frequent headaches – this should help a lot.
I’ve tried peppermint and lavender, but need to try the other one!
I have definitely found peppermint to help. It helps with joint and muscle aches too!
I have definitely benefited from using a peppermint essential oil roll-on when I have had migraines. I apply at the temples, behind the ears, and just below my hairline on my neck. Works wonders!
Good information, thanks
Wow, I had never even head of Cajeput oil before let alone knew of its benefits for pain – thanks! 🙂
I’ve made these for a friend who thinks they work very well.
Very helpful information, I suffer from headaches from time to time and I will give this a try.
I knew about Lavender Oil for headaches and use all the time. But I didn’t know about the other oils. Next headache I will test out some different oils to see how they work on my headaches
I appreciate this helpful information. I suffer from headaches and I plan to give these EO’s a try.
I never realized that peppermint would work so well to relieve headaches