It is also worth noting that, while lavender is a sedative, peppermint is a stimulant. This is because many of the pain-killing drugs have a slightly sedative and sometimes even a depressant effect, and the caffeine is included to counteract this. By using lavender and peppermint a similar effect is produced without the dangers inherent in synthetic drugs. If the headache is caused by catarrh or sinus infection, inhalations with lavender, peppermint, rosemary, or eucalyptus will usually be very effective in both relieving the headache and clearing the congestion that is causing it. All these oils are antiseptic and will combat the nasal infection as well as giving immediate relief of symptoms.
Migraine headaches stem from several sources.
Also massage lavender oil into your temples at the first sign of an attack. In addition, if the migraine is associated with stress and hypertension, you might want to use hawthorn, linden, wood betony, skullcap, and cramp bark in equal parts to 2.5 ml. Many British herbalists focus upon supporting the liver in migraine treatments. A wine glass of this should be drunk 3 times a day. Wear at your heart, throat, or ear lobes.