A Home Migraine Remedy That Works for Me and Hopefully, You Too
75A Home Migraine Remedy That Has Worked for Me
As someone who goes through periods of suffering from migraines, I spent years searching high and low for effective non-prescription home migraine remedies and this home migraine remedy using sweet marjoram essential oil has been the one that has worked best for me. I've been using sweet marjoram oil to treat migraine attacks for at least 10 years and it's very rare that I feel I need to resort to prescription pain killers which can have other side effects.
If you're like me and you want to treat your migraine naturally at home using alternative health therapies, rather than rely on heavy pain killers from your doctor or pharmacy, then you're in the right place. This is a simple home remedy using aromatherapy, that will work for any type of headache, including migraine.
**Sweet marjoram is a powerful essential oil and should not be used on children under 12 years old, if you are (or suspect you are) pregnant or if you have low blood pressure.**
Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil
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One of the Best Home Remedies for Migraine
Essential oils can be used in baths, in a carrier massage oil or in a diffuser. For the relief of migraine I use sweet marjoram oil in a warm bath before bed, as well as a few drops on a handkerchief tucked in my pillowcase. (You can add a few drops directly to your pillow or mattress but be aware that it may stain.) If you have a willing partner, a body or head massage with 6 drops of sweet marjoram to 15ml of carrier oil (such as sweet almond oil) will also help alleviate your migraine.
When using essential oils in the bath I recommend not using any bubble bath or body wash as these will break down the oil and prevent it from penetrating your skin. Just run yourself a nice warm bath. When you have as much water as you want and you have turned the taps off, add 10 drops of sweet marjoram oil and climb in. (Don't add the oil until you've finished running the bath as most of it will evaporate.) Have a good soak and enjoy the heady aroma of sweet marjoram essential oil, then dry off and get yourself to bed.
Sweet marjoram oil is hypnotic in it's effects, so don't use it too frequently or before driving or any other task that requires your full concentration. Don't carry on suffering from migraine when the solution to it is so easy and cheap. As always Amazon offers great prices, so get some sweet marjoram oil to keep at home and stop suffering.
Other Benefits of Sweet Marjoram Oil
While sweet marjoram essential oil is excellent for treating migraines safely at home, it can also be used to treat many other common complaints such as:
- Chest and lung problems - such as asthma and bronchitis
- Stress, anxiety and tension
- Bruises, sprains and arthritis
- Coughs and colds
- Menstrual cramps
- Insomnia
- Constipation, colic and flatulence
Sweet marjoram is one of the aromatherapy oils that I never allow myself to run out of. It has so many uses apart from being a wonderful home migraine remedy, that it really is worth having some in the cupboard.
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Give it a go - it's a very effective home migraine remedy :)
I have heard of a lot of remedies for migrane but never of this one. i will pass it on to my friend who suffers from it. Thank you for drawking attention to it.
Thanks Susana for recommending the sweet marjoram as I am largely unfamiliar with aromatherapy. Thank goodness traditional Chinese Medicine cured my husband's a-typical migraines but I will definitely purchase some SM oil to keep on hand. He was cured in China by an excellent physician and although we believe his cure is complete, should he ever have more episodes, it's unlikely he'll be able to make the trip over again. Imitrex and the like are no longer an option either.
If you are interested in the story, it's one of my Hubmob contributions for the week. I'd like to link to this Hub from there with your permission! Thanks.
I've never experienced migraines, but know many unfortunate souls who do. This is an interesting hub, one I will certainly share with my half sister who basically has to check out for days on end with these monsters. Wish I would have known about marjoram for cramps when I used to be rocking back and forth in pain. Great hub, Susana. Hope to find you well. Laura
Thank you for this helpful information. I have some relatives that will find this knowlege usefull.
Thank You
Ron
As Always Also a2z50 New Hub
I should try this. Thanks.
Thanks Hello Hello - This is a wonderful (and cheap) home migraine remedy, so I hope your friend tries it :)
Hi Green Lotus - feel free to link away :) I will come and check out your HubMob since I know very little about Chinese Medicine. Sweet marjoram is great for any type of headache, also brilliant for stress, tension, insomnia and anxiety, so it's wonderful for the preverbial "relaxing bath". Let me know how you get on with it :)
Hi Laura :) Nice to see you and yes, I'm feeling a lot better now thanks. Migraine can be debilitating, as you say it can knock a person out for days. I used to be like that until I discovered sweet marjoram oil - I couldn't recommend it any more highly to treat migraine attacks - it works a treat! Hope your half sister gives it a go.
Hi rpcarz - thanks for commenting :)
Hi SandySpider - do give sweet marjoram a try if you suffer from migraine. It's a really wonderful essential oil!
Will definitely be trying this out, Susana S. I also suffer from severe migraines, and despise using chemical medication for anything. Something else that can also work for migraines is a combination of peppermint oil and lavender oil, massaged into the forehead, temples and nape of the neck.
Hi Shona, you're obviously into your aromatherapy! The peppermint and lavender sounds like a good combo for migraines. The peppermint with it's cooling effect and the lavender with it's relaxing quality. It's probably a lighter way to treat migraine, as the sweet marjoram is a heavy weight and can only really be used before bed. If you try it you'll see what I mean!
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abchs_princess 2 years ago
Well, natural and maybe helps... Worth of trying, I think.. Thanks!