DIY Herbal Headache Relief Balm Recipe with Essential Oils
When your head feels heavy and nothing seems to help, a gentle, herbal DIY headache balm with targeted essential oils might offer just the headache relief you need. This homemade natural remedy brings together time-tested herbs and essential oils known to comfort tension and support relaxation.
Equipment
- mason jar
- small double boiler or microwave safe glass measuring cup / jar
Ingredients
Herbal Infused Oil (optional - use plain carrier oil and essential oil instead)
- Willow bark
- dried Ginger Root
- Chamomile flowers
- Peppermint leaf
- Carrier oil avocado oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, etc.
Headache Salve
- 1 cup Herbal infused oil or plain carrier oil ex: jojoba oil
- ¼ cup beeswax
- 20 drops essential oils see notes for suggestions
- 2 oz containers
Instructions
Herbal Infused Oil (optional - use plain carrier oil and essential oil instead)
- Add all the herbs to a jar, making it halfway full.
- Pour the carrier oil on top to completely cover the herbs. Let infuse for a few weeks, shaking every now and again. Then strain.
Salve
- Add infused oil and beeswax to a glass jar and melt slowly in the microwave until all melted. Be sure to mix thoroughly after every 30 second interval. Or use a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Once melted, let it slightly cool down before adding in your essential oils.
- Add to your containers and let harden overnight before putting the lid on.
Notes
- Essential oils are optional but will make this salve really powerful. My favorite is a combination of equal drops peppermint, lavender, and frankincense. Adding some copaiba would also be beneficial.