We all suffer from headaches from time to time. It might be triggered by our lack of sleep, which is fairly common nowadays because of the amount of work that we do, the food that we are eating, stress,  too tensed muscles, and even too much consumption of alcoholic beverages. Most of us reach for medications to alleviate the constant pounding on our head. Although these can easily alleviate the problem, constant use of these over-the-counter medications can cause us to build up resistance to them. Fortunately, you can actually help alleviate the problem with the use of essential oils like the ones below.

Lavender essential oil

Lavender essential oil has been found to contain curative as well as therapeutic properties that can actually make you feel more relaxed and stress free. It works as an anti-depressant, anxiolytic, sedative, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, and even as a calming agent too. Scientists have learned that the linalyl acetate and linalool found in this essential oil can actually make your nervous system depressed. This means that there is less inflammation happening that can trigger headaches. Whether you apply it topically or diffuse it in your room, your headache will dissipate soon enough.

Peppermint essential oil

Another essential oil that you can use for your headache is peppermint oil. Peppermint is often associated with a cooling sensation that can actually help soothe your nerves while boosting blood flow in your forehead especially when it is applied topically. Peppermint acts as a natural painkiller and can even make your muscles feel relaxed too. Apply this oil on your temples after your headache sets in and you will notice that the symptoms gradually fade without triggering any side effects even.

Rosemary essential oil

Rosemary has been around since ancient times and it was commonly used to treat poor circulation as well as treating headaches that seem to come out of nowhere. What makes this essential oil effective in battling headaches is that it comes with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which can knock your headache out. You can add a drop of this essential oil in your tea or soup when your migraine or headache starts. If you are dealing with headache pain, you should combine two drops of rosemary oil with a teaspoon of coconut oil, and two drops of peppermint oil then rub it on your temples, the back of your neck, as well as your forehead. You will find that your headache will disappear soon.

Roman chamomile essential oil

Chamomile tea is a favorite among those who want to feel more relaxed at the end of the day and using its essential oil version can also help you deal with headaches. You see, chamomile essential oil has anti-inflammatory and even analgesic properties that can fight off stress and anxiety that are causing headaches. Simply massage a few drops of this oil on your temples to alleviate the pain that comes with headache.