Last Updated on April 19, 2023 by Ellen Christian
This homemade headache salve is one of my favorite ways to help eliminate my headaches naturally. Try my homemade headache remedy today.
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So, I have been trying to find more natural remedies instead of turning to a store-bought medication every time I don’t feel well.
Homemade Headache Salve
I have been having luck with using essential oils so I wanted to find a way to make something to use for headaches. This DIY salve is easy to make and takes care of a variety of headaches.
Of course, there are lots of peppermint salve uses including sinus relief and sore muscle rubs. It’s truly one of my favorite essential oils.
So, between stress and allergies, I am prone to headaches more often than I like. I wanted something that was easier to do than a steam inhalation since I cannot work with my head over a pot of hot water with essential oils in it.
How do you make peppermint salve?
This homemade headache salve is very easy to make. You can customize it depending on the type of headache that you have.
So, I have found that for me, peppermint essential oil works the best. However, if your headache is brought on by stress, you may also want to add lavender essential oil with the peppermint.
Homemade headache salve for congestion
If your headache is caused by congestion, you may want to add eucalyptus essential oil with the peppermint. Migraines can be helped by peppermint essential oil and basil essential oil.
You might want to try my sinus relief salts. So, the process for making this homemade headache salve is the same no matter which oils you choose to use.
How do you make essential oil salve?
Homemade headache salve supplies
- 2 glass bowls of different sizes
- Hot water
- Essential oils of your choice. Scent until you notice it.
- Small metal container or glass baby food jar with a top
Homemade headache salve directions
Put the hot water from the faucet into the larger bowl. Then, set the smaller bowl on top of the larger bowl and wait. Finally, replace with more hot water if needed until melted.
Put the Virgin Coconut Oil in a smaller bowl to melt. How much you use depends on the size of the container you want to store it in.
Finally, add one or two drops of essential oil(s) into the Virgin Coconut Oil once it has melted.
Stir it gently and pour it into the small container. Put the lid on. Let it return to room temperature and solidify.
Depending on the temperature in your area, you may want to store this in the refrigerator. Virgin Coconut Oil melts at about 78F.
So, to use this, dab a bit on your finger and rub into your temples, the back of your neck, or your sinuses (wherever the headache bothers you most)
Can you apply essential oil directly to the skin?
You should not be applying your essential oil directly to the skin. Instead, you should always use a carrier oil. In this DIY salve recipe,
I use coconut oil in this homemade headache salve which makes it a firm, salve like consistency. In a roller bottle, you could use something like jojoba oil.
So, applying it directly to the skin can cause irritation so it’s always best to use a carrier oil.
What essential oils are good for migraine headaches?
So, here are a few other essential oils that you might want to experiment with in this DIY salve. Experiences vary depending on the person and the triggers of their headache.
So adjust how you make this homemade headache salve until it works best for you.
- Peppermint essential oil
- Rosemary essential oil
- Lavender essential oil
- Eucalyptus essential oil
- Chamomile essential oil
More information on headaches
Don’t forget to track your headaches along with using this homemade headache salve to try and determine what some of your triggers are.
Have you tried any home remedies that work for headaches or other common illnesses?
Finally, if you’re looking for a stress balm recipe, you might want to check out this post on how to make a stress ball with clay for aromatherapy.
Homemade Headache Salve for Migraines and More
Check out this homemade headache salve. It's one of my favorite DIY salve recipes.
Materials
- 2 glass bowls of different sizes
- Hot water
- Essential oils of your choice. Scent until you notice it.
- Small metal container or glass baby food jar with a top
- Virgin Coconut Oil
Tools
- stove
Instructions
- Put the hot water from the faucet into the larger bowl. Then, set the smaller bowl on top of the larger bowl and wait. Finally, replace with more hot water if needed until melted.
- Put the Virgin Coconut Oil in a smaller bowl to melt. How much you use depends on the size of the container you want to store it in. Finally, add one or two drops of essential oil(s) into the Virgin Coconut Oil once it has melted.
- Stir it gently and pour it into the small container. Put the lid on. Let it return to room temperature and solidify. Depending on the temperature in your area, you may want to store this in the refrigerator. Virgin Coconut Oil melts at about 78F. So, to use this, dab a bit on your finger and rub into your temples, the back of your neck or your sinuses (wherever the headache bothers you most)
Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.
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