How Do You Use Peppermint Aromatherapy To Help A Headache Or Migraine?
Aromatherapy is the practice of using plant essences to promote health and well being. Peppermint oil is a plant essence that can be used to alleviate headache. This is a natural remedy that can be used along with other medication for pain. You can buy peppermint essential oil at your local health food store or vitamin shop. It is one of the more reasonable essential oils. The cost for a one ounce bottle is between 7 and 10 dollars. This is well worth it because it will last a long time and has multiple uses. Next time you are out purchase the oil so when you aren’t feeling well you have it. There are two ways to use the peppermint oil to help your headache. First you can mix a few drops of the peppermint oil with a few drops of jojoba oil or olive oil. You can do this in the palm of your hand or use a small glass bottle or container. Now place the oil mixture on your temples, on the back of your neck and under your nose. Be sure not to get it too close to your eyes. Now lie down and r