Headache relief salve! ✨ 

Headache relief salve! ✨
I, unfortunately, suffer from chronic headaches and this salve does wonders for most of my headaches! I’ve used it for for pressure, sinus, and tension headaches with great results. However, for those of you that get migraines like I do, this will take the edge off, but a migraine is a migraine- and almost nothing you do can give you total relief! It help me function, but won’t remove the pain.
Headache Relief Salve Ingredients: Makes 8oz
Ingredients: amzn.to/3vEwhVX
6 Ounces Sweet Almond Oil*
1 Ounce Beeswax
1/2 Ounce Menthol Crystals
1/4 Teaspoon Peppermint Essential Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Lavender Essential Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Rosewood Essential Oil
*I know there are a lot of almond allergies, so you can swap sweet almond with another light, liquid oil. Avocado oil and jojoba oil both work well!
Instructions:
Prep: Add 1oz Sweet Almond Oil and 1/2oz menthol crystals to a lidded jar and let infuse overnight.
Using a double boiler, melt beeswax and remaining sweet almond oil. Add in essential oils and menthol mixture. Pour into jars, secure lids, and let cool.
Store in a cool, dry space and these will last about a year.
To use: using clean fingers allow your body heat to melt the salve and apply to painful areas, like your temples, forehead, and the back of your neck. Avoid your eyes!
Why these oils? 💧
❄️ Menthol (and peppermint whose active ingredient is menthol): topical menthol has cooling effects, which desensitizes sensory nerve cells called nociceptors. The TRPM8 protein is activated, and is said to be the ‘menthol receptor.’ Peer reviewed studies have proven that activating this receptor can help alleviate headache pain.
🌸 Lavender: lavender has been proven as an anti inflammatory and as a spasmolytic (can relieve muscle spasms) both are great for reducing headache pain.
🌹 Rosewood: Rosewood essential oil has been shown to be a natural anti-depressant that works with the central nervous system, making it particularly effective over tension headaches!
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