When headaches come knockin’, what do you do? Kids and adults alike have all experienced the pain, tension and even sensitivity that comes with headaches. And it is no fun at all. It doesn’t help that not all the headaches are the same and they may be triggered by different things. Our new KidSafe blend Knockin’ Noggin, and essential oils in general, are a wonderful and natural way to help alleviate headaches for you and your little ones.
Types of Headaches
Not all headaches are created equal. One of the most common forms of headaches is tension headaches. This usually results in a mild or moderate pain that feels like a tight band wrapped around your head. Migraines, on the other hand, can even include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Cluster headaches often result in localized pain around the eye, watery eyes and a runny nose. While headaches can sometimes be chronic, they can be the result of exercise, coughing, sinus infections, stress, dehydration, and the flu.
Paying attention to the potential causes of the headache will help you know if there are other measures you can take to relieve the headache, like drinking more water, or what essential oils will be the most useful. It will also help you know if it’s serious enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. But for those times that the occasional headache hits and you or your family are looking for a little relief, essential oils can help.
Essential Oils for Headaches
Determining the type of headache or what’s causing it is the first step in knowing how to use essential oils to find relief. If it’s a sinus pressure headache, essential oils like Eucalyptus can help break up congestion and ease breathing. If it’s a result of stress, calming oils like Lavender or Chamomile can help soothe the feelings of stress, restlessness, and irritation. Plus their sedative properties are great for promoting relaxation and reducing tension. And both these oils are great choices for children!
Peppermint is another one of the heavy-hitters when it comes to headaches. Cooling to the skin, it can help relieve the acute pain associated with headaches. Diluting Peppermint in your favorite carrier oil and applying it topically on the temples and back of the neck has shown to relieve pain and be a well-tolerated alternative to taking the edge off a headache [1 & 2]. For those times that nausea accompanies your headaches, it can also help soothe a queasy stomach. Spearmint is a great alternative for any children under the age of 10!
Meet Knockin’ Noggin
When those headaches hit, you don’t have to waste any time rummaging through your essential oil collection. Our brand new blend Knockin’ Noggin was specifically formulated to help relieve the knockin’ in your little one’s noggin.
Eucalyptus Dives and Lavandin help promote circulation and a clear head. Plus both these oils are great for supporting a healthy respiratory system and clear breathing. And because stress and anxiety can contribute to the headache, Roman Chamomile and Neroli add their calming properties to this crisp and sweet blend. Knockin’ Noggin is complete with Sweet Orange, Frankincense Carterii, Tangerine, and Clary Sage, all of which are uplifting, balancing, and help reduce nervous tension. It has a crisp and sweet scent with light herbaceous undertones that will get your child’s noggin back on track in no time when the occasional tension headache hits.
Both topical application and inhalation are fantastic ways to get the benefits of this blend. Dilute it to 2-4% in your favorite carrier oil and apply it to your neck and temples. Or go straight for our pre-diluted roll-on! You can also add 2-3 drops to your diffuser or 5-7 drops to an aromatherapy inhaler for on-the-go use.
Knockin’ Noggin vs Tension Tamer
Tension Tamer is another KidSafe blend we offer that is designed to help with tension and headaches. It features Lavender, Palmarosa, Geranium Bourbon, Lemon and Chamomile Roman. With a slightly fruity and herbaceous aroma, the essential oils in Tension Tamer were specifically chosen to help with relaxation and relieve tension, whether it’s in the head or elsewhere in the body. Knockin’ Noggin, on the other hand, was designed to help when the tension and “knockin'” is in the head.
[1] Gobel, H., Fresenius, J., Heinze, A., Dworschak, M., Soyka, D. (August 1996). Effectiveness of Oleum menthae piperitae and paracetamol in therapy of headache of the tension type. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8805113
[2] Gobel, H., Schmidt, G., Dworschak, M., Stolze, H. (October 1995). Essential plant oils and headache mechanisms. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23196150
Thank you for explaining the two blends and sharing how different oils help with different causes. This was very helpful!
SOUNDS LIKE A KEEPER!
Peppermint is a go to for me with migraines/headaches!
I’m new to this brand, but very excited to get started.
I just purchased this. I can’t wait!
I get headaches often so this information will be good to have on hand.
Need to order for my daughter.
Great info! I’ll remember this next time I get a sinus headache !
Sounds like a great blend to have on hand!
I love using peppermint for headaches!
Nice
I’ve been using peppermint for my aching muscles, actually a blend of coconut carrier oil, neem, turmeric, lavender & peppermint oils!
I also use peppermint on the diffuser! Good to know it helps with headaches too!
Good to know about peppermint and headaches.
I will probably give this a try
It is nice to have a Kids safe headache blend to help the little ones. W/o using pain reliever all the time.
I love the Kidsafe Blend for my grandchildren and they love them also.
I am going to recommend this to my daughter who suffers from headaches. Thanks for an alternative
Very interested in trying the Tension Tamer
Yes, this really works! I can feel my pain and tension move away after applying it.
I have a 7 year old daughter and she complains of headaches every once in awhile. I definitely want to try these oils now!
Thank you! This was really helpful and im excited to try the blends!
thank you for this content! super thorough and appreciated.
This is worth trying.
I may try this for myself as well as share with my kiddos. Thanks for the new oil!
This seems like something we would try.
Time to buy some for my neice.
I’m so excited to try this blend! Definitely will be ordering ASAP!
Sounds like I need to order some
Great info. Can’t wait to try
Sounds wonderful and convenient!
Like the comparison of products.
I have been looking for a way to help my little one without pushing oral meds for a headache. Thank you so much for another option!
Thanks for all the great info.
so helpful and great to see a comparison of two blends for similar purposes!
I get sinus headaches all the time when the weather changes or it rains (I live in VA and it does both often). So oils have been a lifesaver! Especially Lavender, Peppermint and Frankincense.
oh i get them tooo. can’t wait to mix all these EO in my diffuser.
i use lavender and peppermint just dont get it in the eyes
Great information. Will be sharing.
My son gets headaches with his allergies. I look forward to trying this.
very interested in these two
Excited to try this. I normally use peppermint but I will be giving this a try on my next order.
Great information. Thank you.
Thanks for the information! I don’t have the Knockin’ Noggin blend yet but I made a copy cat recipe and it smells wonderful!!! It helped me with my headache as well! Thank you for this creation!
Love you oils!!
Awesome! I suffer from chronic migraines and this is great! Love my plant therapy!
I have a feeling I’ll be order 2 of these-one for the kids, one for me!
Lavender and Peppermint oil help me with headache. Never without lavender! Thank you for information !
This is great information on headaches in general and on which oils to go to first when I am experiencing a headache!
I have used the smaller 1/2 oz size- it was wonderfull
Great to know!
Wonderful read
My husband gets lots of headaches, so I’m trying all sorts of blends to see if anything helps him (we also have a LO running around and another on the way). Double checking to make sure it’s pregnancy/nursing safe; if not, it will stay on his side of the bed!
This blend is pregnancy and nursing safe!
I am excited to get started!
Can’t wait to use this!
I might have to try the Knockin’ Noggin soon. If it works for me it should work for my adult children and grand kids
Sounds good, will add to my next order.
I love that this comes in a Kidsafe blend! My oldest son gets headaches from time to time and I really don’t want to start him in a habit of treating with pain relievers if it can be managed naturally.
Peppermint is the best! My horses actually gravitate to this EO too! It’s great to help relieve any type of inflammation.
These are all great ideas. My daughter gets migraines all the time. I found it helpful to figure out what triggers her migraines. For her it’s usually being over tired or too much stimulation.
I wrap a folded bandana around my head with ice & use muscle aid on the back of my neck. Then I lay down for awhile. I have had migraines off & on for over 40 years. Thankfully as I got older the migraines got fewer.
the peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender oils help with my headaches. Might try the knockin noggin for the kids
PTL i don’t have headaches, but knowing Plant Therapy’s quality, I would get it in a flash if I did!!
Very interesting! I’d like to try them all!
Thanks for the tips and I can’t wait to try this
Something I would love to try!
I definitely need this for work and for my daughter in school!!
Will try this on my next order for my child who suffers from migraines.
I can’t wait to try this one. I have most of the KidSafe blends and my daughter-in-law diffuses them in her classroom to help keep the class focused. Thank You so much Plant Therapy.
will try on next order, thanks for your information
I love peppermint and excited to try spearmint and knockin noggin!
This sounds perfect for my son! I can’t wait to try!
I have peppermint in a roller bottle for headaches and queasiness. Works great!
Can’t wait to try!
You always come up with the best blends! I just love all your products!
I’m excited to try this!
Thank you for the information!
This would be perfect for my son who gets headache from his sinus allergies! It will be in my next to order! Thanks PT!
Tension Tamer is already a wonderful blend, but Knockin’ Noggin sounds like a good option too!
Never without Peppermint
Don’t care for headaches at all, but this will be my next purchase.
Thanks for all the great tips!!
I ordered this a few days ago I can’t wait
Another great blend that sounds like it would be good to have on hand. Thanks PT!
Thanks Plant Therapy for this wonderful Kidsafe Blend!! I am definitely adding it to my list of wants!! With a 5 and 7 year old at home it’s great to know I have a trusted brand of oils that are safe to use with and around them!
Sounds good to try on my daughter’s next migraine.
Anyone try this on an adult headache? If so did it help?
Yeah w it migraine?