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Posted 2/21/2013 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
I just got this as a tip in an email.

If you feel a headache coming on, massage your neck and shoulders, then massage a couple of drops of peppermint oil into your neck and shoulders.  It feels good and brings warmth to this area.

Just this morning I had a slight headache and thought I'd try it.  I had some peppermint capsules on hand which I bought at Puritan's Pride a while back.  I stuck a pin in the end to pierce the capsule and rubbed the oil into my skin.  It really did feel warm a short time later and had a nice scent.

I'd only caution that it's strong and may not be good for sensitive skin--or noses!

Hope this helps someone.

Posted 2/21/2013 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
I use peppermint oil all the time. I put a few drops into the water on our heater. It opens up the sinuses and makes the house smell good. Very good for pain too.

Great thread!

Hugs, Karen
Posted 2/21/2013 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
I have a roll-on clove oil that I inherited from my sister. It. Really seems to help.
Posted 2/21/2013 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I've read the same thing about peppermint oil. I always mean to try it but I always forget. I'm going to write it down now that you've reminded me!
Posted 2/22/2013 7:54 AM (GMT 0)
Interesting. I have been putting eucalyptus oil in my bath to help my sinuses. I will add peppermint to the mix too and see if it helps.
Posted 2/24/2013 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
I love essential oils. One thing to keep in mind if you do buy essential oils (I have no idea what kind of oil is in capsules) that they need to be diluted. You can add a few drops to your bath or add some to another oil (like olive oil) before massaging on your body. They can cause skin irritation otherwise.

Joy
Posted 2/25/2013 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
I have used peppermint oil and sometime tea tree oil for headaches.
Posted 2/25/2013 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
I really like these other ideas to try: cloves, tea tree oil, eucalyptus, etc. I haven't tried any of these but they sound like something to explore.

Joy: Great point about diluting the oil! I don't know what kind of oil is in the capsules, but it does seem very concentrated. The olive oil mix would be heavenly--and probably spread much easier, too.

Thanks for the ideas! :)
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