How To Use Peppermint To Relieve Headache?

By Yashika Goel
14 Feb 2025, 11:00 IST

Are you experiencing intense headaches with sensitivity to light and sound? Peppermint is loaded with menthol and menthone that help relax muscles. Tap to read the effective ways to use peppermint to relieve headaches.

Peppermint steam

Add a few drops of peppermint oil to hot water. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam for a few minutes.

Peppermint massage oil

Dilute 3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil with one tablespoon of coconut oil. Massage it on your temples, neck, and back to relieve headaches.

Peppermint tea

Add two cups of water to the pan with a few peppermint leaves. Steep and simmer the tea for five minutes. Drink the tea before bedtime to ease headaches.

Peppermint diffuser

Add a few drops of peppermint oil to the diffuser and inhale the steam. You can also add a few drops to a cotton ball on a tissue to get instant relief.

Peppermint bath

Add a few drops of peppermint oil to warm water. It will allow you to breathe easily and promote relaxation.

Cooling compress

Add a few drops of peppermint oil to cold water. Soak a cloth into this and apply it your head for quick relief from headaches.

Information credits

This information is taken from MedicalNews Today. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor for expert advice.