How to Beat Migraine with Lavendar Oil

vidyamenon · Oct 29, 2012

inhaling lavender oil is good for migraine
when u feel like its gonna attack u inhale 2-3 times and sprinkle it on ur dress.
donot know whether it will work for everybody.

mimur9 · Nov 2, 2012

nice tip vidhya. Did you practice that? how effective it is?

Topaz · Nov 2, 2012

Actually some migraine headaches are caused due to strong smells......lavender in my opinion is soothing, however people should be careful before trying it......just FYI

vidyamenon · Nov 2, 2012

yep i have lavender essential oil,i found it to be soothing...........
lavender as such is a pleasant smell,right?

Bhavani22 · Nov 2, 2012

Hi all,
Migraine is highly personal.As said by topaz for few even milder aromas can trigger migraine. Good that lavendar oil works for you Vidya.Will try myself and let you know.
Since we're talking about migraine here,Can we share our own triggering factors of migraine here and the remedies we follow?

Here is mine,
Triggering factors:
1.Lack /excessive sleep
2.Hunger
3.Roaming in hot sun
4.Traffic jam
5.Strong odour
6.Emotional stress/anxiety
7.Maggi noodles

Share yours ILs

Bhavani22 · Nov 2, 2012

remedy is always swallow a tablet and go to sleep.No other go for me.It'll be too severe that pain lasts for days together if pill is not taken :bonk

vidyamenon · Nov 3, 2012

inhaling lavender oil is good for migraine
when u feel like its gonna attack u inhale 2-3 times and sprinkle it on ur dress.
donot know whether it will work for everybody.

yes as said in the first post it works differently for different people.

also pure sandalwood oil (got in from chennai airport)mixed with rose oil proved effective for me.

vidyamenon · Nov 3, 2012

except maggi noodles all other in the list are inevitable!

meenueash · Nov 3, 2012

hi,
for mine whenever i skip meals and sleep i got migraine attack...strong deodrant and spray also affects me lot ..i prefer to sleep at that time..then i feel better...

meVaidehi · Nov 3, 2012

For me the triggers are
1. Roaming in hot sun (even with sun glasses, umbrella)
2. Roasted pea nuts
3. Curd/Lassi/Chhas
4. Travel by bus any kind

And for remedies
Pills rarely work for me. But I find applying dry ginger mixed with salt on forehead effective. Also massaging neck from behind ears to shoulders is very good but you need to know the exact area to massage.
I also read about lavender oil yet to try.

Vaidehi