Homemade Headache Balm Recipe
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (solid or soft — acts as the base)
• 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets (for firmness — optional but recommended)
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil (cooling and pain-relieving)
• 5 drops lavender essential oil (calming and relaxing)
• 3 drops frankincense essential oil (grounding and stress-reducing)
• (Optional) 1 drop eucalyptus oil (extra cooling and clearing for sinus headaches)
⸻
Instructions:
- Melt the base oils:
• In a small heatproof bowl or jar, combine the coconut oil and beeswax.
• Place it over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method).
• Stir gently until fully melted and combined. - Add essential oils:
• Remove from heat and let it cool slightly (for 1–2 minutes — it should be warm, not hot).
• Add peppermint, lavender, and frankincense essential oils.
• Stir well with a clean spoon or wooden stick. - Pour and set:
• Pour the liquid balm into a small tin or glass jar (10–15 mL size works well).
• Allow it to cool and solidify at room temperature (about 30 minutes). - Label and store:
• Label it “Headache Balm.”
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• It can last up to 6 months if kept sealed and clean.
⸻
How to Use:
• Gently rub a small amount on your temples, forehead, back of the neck, or wrists when you feel a headache or tension coming on.
• Breathe deeply and relax — the peppermint provides cooling relief while lavender and frankincense ease stress.
⸻
Would you like me to give you a version without beeswax (just oils and butter, no wax or heating)? That’s even easier to make.