~~Owl's Retreat~~

Headache Oils

Oils that can help against headaches:

Rose

Lavendar

Lemon Balm

Chamomile

Peppermint

Eucalyptus

Marjarom

Applications

You can add a few drops of Lavendar or Rose or Lemon Balm to a tissue and inhale the scent.

Lavendar is safe enough to apply directly ( this is called "neat application" ).

Apply a drop to the temples.

*If you have sensitive skin or are unsure as to whether you are sensitive or allergic to lavendar then DO NOT try this application.*

Is your headache related to sinuses or stuffy noses?

Try a couple drops each of peppermint and eucalyptus as a steam inhalation treatment.

Basically get a pot of water heated (not boiling....just steaming) add the drops, put your face over the pot of water (be sensible here) with a towel over your head as a hood so you can breathe in the steam.

Keep your eyes closed and inhale the vapors for 5 minutes or so.

Take 4 or 5 drops each of lavendar, peppermint, and marjoram. and mix those with 5 teaspoons of a carrier oil.,

( I personally like Sweet Almond Oil).

When you have that all mixed up give yourself a nice neck massage.

Maybe a relaxing bath with up to 10 drops of lavendar, chamomile or rose, ( or a combo of all three totalling no more than 10 drops).

Remember to mix the water up REAL good or you can always add the drops to a couple of teaspoons of carrier oil.

If you need a decongestant aid you can use peppermint, marjoram or ecaulyptus.

No matter what combo you use make sure you use NO MORE than 10 drops in the bath.

I hope maybe some of these suggestions help.

Important Announcement The MSN Groups service will close in February 2009. You can move your group to Multiply, MSN’s partner for online groups. Learn More
~~Owl's Retreat~~	[email protected]