Read this in Hindi. Essential oils are really popular. Peppermint is one such versatile essential oil that not only smells wonderful but has many medicinal properties too. The oil can pick-you-up when you have a bad headache by minimising the pain and helping you relax Here s how it helps you deal with a headache. Peppermint oil contains significant amounts of menthol which helps relieve tension headaches by lessening the pain [1]. Headaches are often a cause of poor blood flow in the body. Massaging the fresh smelling oil on your forehead will help open and close the blood vessels