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   Kuuipo on 2010/06/30 at 12:05

   I’m a massage therapist and use many essential oils. I also suffer from migraines, and i keep a little tissue dripped with lavender inside my pillow case. It helps me to relax, which causes me to be able to sleep better.
   Here is a listing of what I keep handy. Hope it will help for you.

   Aromatherapy for Headaches/Migraine
   You can find an essential oil recommended pretty much "for whatever ails you." For our purposes, we’ll be looking at those oils most often recommended for headaches, Migraine, depression, panic, anxiety, sleep. The chart below lists some of the oils recommended for these needs. Here, also, is a list of ten oils suggested for getting started with aromatherapy. Some experimentation will tell you which combinations work best for you.

   Carrier Oils For Headaches/Migraine
   Sweet Almond
   Apricot Kernel
   Avocado
   Coconut
   Sesame
   Lavender
   Peppermint
   Bay
   Melissa
   Jasmine
   Eucalyptus
   Rosemary

   For Depression For Anxiety/Panic
   Orange
   Bergamot
   Lemon
   Lemon Verbena
   Lemongrass
   Melissa
   Petitgrain
   Orange Blossom
   Chamomile
   Grapefruit
   Mandarin
   Orange
   Juniper
   Fir
   Basil
   Cedarwood
   Ylang Ylang
   Sandalwood
   Frankincense
   Clove
   Clary Sage
   Patchouli

   For Relaxation/Sleep 10 To Get Started
   Bergamot
   Chamomile
   Lavender
   Mandarin
   Sandalwood
   Frankincense
   Clary Sage
   Juniper
   Marjoram
   Jasmine

   Sweet Almond
   (Carrier)
   Peppermint
   Chamomile
   Lavender
   Lemongrass
   Bergamot
   Eucalyptus
   Jasmine
   Frankincense
   Clary Sage

   Think about your headaches/Migraine attacks. Do they make you feel depressed, anxious, or panicked? Do you need to sleep, but have trouble? Choose some of the oils from the chart, mix one or more with some carrier oil, and give them a try. You can wait until you need them, and mix a small amount in the palm of your hand, or you can mix the oils ahead in a bottle. For example, I tend to experience anxiety and panic during the headache phase of a Migraine attack. I’m also prone to drop or spill things, so I premix oils in a small, roll-on bottle. My Migraine and relaxation/sleep blends are:

   Migraine Blend

   Fill bottle approximately 2/3 with Sweet Almond Oil
   6 drops Lavender Oil (headache/Migraine)
   6 drops Clary Sage Oil (anxiety/panic)
   6 drops Chamomile Oil (sleep)
   12 drops Peppermint Oil (headache/Migraine) Peppermint is also very helpful for nausea.
   Cover top with finger and shake. Check the fragrance of the oil. If it is unpleasant to you, add a few drops of whichever oil you prefer to make it more pleasant.
   Fill any remaining space in bottle with Sweet Almond Oil, insert the roller ball, and cap the bottle.
   To use: Apply to temples and areas of pain. Massage lightly. You can also roll some onto the back of your hand

   Relaxation/Sleep Blend

   Fill bottle approximately 2/3 with Sweet Almond Oil (For this one, I use a small glass bottle with an orifice reducer — a plastic insert for the opening that allows the oils to come out a drop at a time.
   6 drops Lavender Oil
   6 drops Bergamot Oil
   6 drops Chamomile Oil
   Finish filling bottle with Jasmine Oil, 10% in Jojoba Oil. (Pure Jasmine is very potent and very expensive. The 10% formulation is commonly used.)
   If you don’t like the fragrance of Jasmine, substitute an amount of Mandarin oil to achieve a pleasant fragrance, then fill the rest of the way with Almond Oil.
   Insert orifice reducer into top of bottle, then cap.
   To use: Variety of uses. Sprinkle a few drops on your pillow, massage your temples, etc.

   http://headaches.about.com/cs/alternative/l/aa_aromatherapy.htm