Apply peppermint oil

Although there is a limited amount of research, the chemical menthol present in peppermint oil may help reduce migraine symptoms.

The effects of nasal 4% lidocaine, 1.5% peppermint essential oil, and placebo on migraine symptoms were examined in one randomized controlled research published in 2019. Researchers discovered that 40% of participants in the lidocaine and peppermint oil groups saw significant improvements in their symptoms, compared to only 4.9% in the placebo group. Although just a little research has been done on peppermint leaves, a little amount of data shows that topical peppermint oil may help with tension headaches, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.