Migraine

Has anyone ever tried aromatherapy to help their migraines? I find a combination of lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint oil to be extremely helpful- I was wondering if anyone else has tried anything else.

I do find peppermint and lavendar to be very soothing. I have not specfically tried it to help abort migraines, but I do find it helpful during recuse phase and during postdrome.

Cindy

Hi Helen,

Actually Terri wrote a section on this in her book. I like your idea of lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint oil sounds great!!! Thanks for the idea!!

Dar

Hi Helen..

I use peppermint oil alot, put a dab on my wrist or the backs of my hands, it helps if I am nauseated.

I also found this great linen spray made with peppermint, and I spray my pillows at night before I go to bed! Love the smell and very refreshing.

Just a few suggestions for ya! Take care

Lori

Great idea- I'll be sure to try it! Thanks

I'm a big fan of both lavender and peppermint. I have a "headache relief" oil stick that I use at night when I go to sleep (usually when my pain is the worst) that has peppermint, lavender and sweet almond oil. I also keep a stick at my desk at work, along with a lavender stress ball.

I use lavender body wash and hand lotion, the stuff from the Body Shop that's just lavender (nothing else mixed in there). I also keep peppermint and ginger Altoids stashed everywhere to help with my frequent nausea. I've found that tucking a peppermint Altoid all the way in the back top of my jaw sometimes helps with the jaw pain I get with my more severe migraines.

There are a lot of lavender farms in the western half of my state, so it's not hard to find lavender products here.

Regarding peppermint oil -- Please NEVER put it undiluted directly on the skin. According to aromatherapy experts, the only oil that can be put directly on the skin is lavender.

Also, peppermint oil shouldn't be used by pregnant women.