In one study, the researchers recorded a total of 129 migraine attacks from participants. Ninety-two of these responded well to the inhalation of lavender EO, prompting researchers to conclude that lavender may be an effective and safe treatment for migraine headaches.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus was already an established ingredient even before EOs became a popular home remedies item. Many vapor rubs, pain patches, and oils contain eucalyptus because of its soothing effects. People also inhale eucalyptus essential oil if they are suffering from a clogged or stuffy nose because it helps relieve nasal congestion.
If you’re having a headache because of congestion, eucalyptus essential oil may be a good choice.
Besides congestion-induced headaches, eucalyptus might also help ease other kinds of headaches. According to one report, eucalyptus oil had been used to regulate various systems, like the nervous system, for problems like neuralgia and headache.
Chamomile
People who want to relax and de-stress often drink chamomile tea, because, like lavender, it is famous for its soothing properties. Others who want to sleep soundly also find chamomile effective.
For this reason, if you’ve been having headaches due to stress, anxiety, or sleep deprivation, using chamomile essential oil might help.
However, please note that there are still no studies on how chamomile essential oil directly affects a headache attack.
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