#9 DIY Headache Balm for Tension Relief

DIY Headache Balm for Tension Relief

Supplies:

• ¼ cup of coconut oil
• ¼ cup of sweet almond oil
• 2 tablespoons of beeswax pastilles
• 15 drops of frankincense essential oil
• 15 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 10 drops of spearmint essential oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil 
• 10 drops of basil essential oil  

Tools:

• Double Boiler
• Small containers with lids
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing spoon

Step 1: Prepare Your Balm Containers.

The first step is to line all of your balm containers up on your counter with the lids off. You want to pick a place where you won’t need to move them to cool after pouring the balm into them.

While I used half-ounce containers in the pictures, you can really choose any size containers you want.

Step 2: Melt the Oil and Beeswax.

Once your containers are all set up, it’s time to melt the oil and beeswax. Add water to the bottom half of your double boiler (you don’t want it touching the top pan) and turn your stove onto medium-low heat.

Measure out ¼ cup of sweet almond oil, ¼ cup of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of beeswax and add it to the top half of your double boiler pan. As soon as it starts to melt, you’ll want to stir it frequently, so it melts evenly without scorching.

Remove your double boiler from the heat and allow your balm base to cool slightly (but not harden).

Step 3: Add Essential Oils.

Once the mixture has cooled slightly, it’s time to add in your essential oils. You’ll want to add 15 drops of frankincense oil; 15 drops of peppermint oil; 10 drops of spearmint oil; 10 drops of lavender oil and 10 drops of basil oil to the base ingredients.

Be careful not to over pour them, as most of these oils are runny in texture. Stir well.

Step 4: Fill Your Containers.

Pour your headache balm into the containers you prepared before we got started. Be sure to pour slowly and carefully, filling your containers just a bit below the top edge of the jar. Repeat this process until you’ve filled all of your chosen containers.

Tip: While you’re filling containers, you can keep the heat on the pan very low in case you need it to soften up the balm. It does set up quickly and sometimes while pouring you may need to put the pan back on the warm water for a few minutes to re-melt the mixture if you don’t move quickly enough.

Step 5: Cool Your Headache Balm.

All you have to do now is allow your headache relief balm to cool completely. For the small half-ounce containers, this usually takes 30-45 minutes, but this will take longer for larger containers.

To tell if they’re totally cooled, feel the bottom center of each jar to see if it’s completely cooled. If they’re all cool, you can place the lids on them and they’re ready to use for natural headache relief.

1. How to Use Headache Balm.

1. Apply a small amount over the back of your neck or any area of muscle tension or stress, and massage in all the way.
2. Rub headache balm into temples and down the hair line at the first sign of a headache.
3. Layer with essential oils of peppermint, lavender and/or frankincense for more tension relief.

2. What types of headaches is this good for?

You can use this home remedy for mild headaches of all types including tension headaches, sinus headaches, allergy headaches and more.