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By Courtney Shapiro October 31, 2024
When head pain strikes, you want fast relief. Luckily, there are a variety of essential oils for headaches that can reduce your discomfort quickly and naturally. Keep reading to learn which oils work best and how to use each to maximize the benefits.
What are essential oils?
“Essential oils are extracts from plants that, when distilled, produce certain therapeutic properties such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, vasodilative and vasoconstrictive,” says Jennifer Pressimone, clinical aromatherapy expert, CEO and educator at JennScents, Inc. “Science-based research studies show that specific essential oils possess these properties in higher potencies, making them great natural headache relief remedies.”
Note: While essential oils are generally safe and well-tolerated, be sure to check with your doctor first if you’re taking any medications or have any health conditions.
The 5 best essential oils for headaches
If you want to try essential oils for headaches, Markus Ploesser, MD, chief innovation officer, psychiatrist and integrative medicine physician at Open Mind Health, notes three methods: “Aromatherapy, topical application or indirect inhalation.”
While all three will deliver the pain relief you’re after, certain oils are more effective when used in certain ways. Since essential oils are a highly concentrated liquid, it’s best to dilute them in a carrier oil (like coconut, jojoba or almond oil) when applying them topically to reduce the risk of skin irritation.
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