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1/2 ounce Beeswax
1/4 cup Almond oil
10 drops Lavender oil
5 drops Peppermint oil
Heat beeswax and Almond oil in double boiler until completely melted. Remove from heat. Cool and add essential oils. Mix well and put into jars. To relieve headache pain massage the "Headache Balm" gently onto the forehead working your way towards the temples.
A Headache Balm
Advice for the day. If you have a lot of tension and you get a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle: Take two and keep away from the children.
- from Cheryl P.
Lavender has been extensively used in herbalism. An infusion of lavender is claimed to soothe and heal insect bites. Bunches of lavender are also said to ward off insects. If applied to the temples, lavender oil is said to soothe headaches. Lavender is frequently used as an aid to sleep: Seeds and flowers of the plant are added to pillows, and an infusion of three flowerheads added to a cup of boiling water are recommended as a soothing and relaxing bedtime drink. Lavender oil (or extract of Lavender) is claimed to heal acne when used diluted 1:10 with water, rosewater, or witch hazel; it is also used in the treatment of skin burns and inflammatory conditions (it is a traditional treatment for these in Iran). There is scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of some of these remedies, especially the anti-inflammatory effects, but they should be used with caution since lavender oil can also be a powerful allergen.
