Finding Relief Naturally: How Magnesium, Peppermint & Frankincense Work Together for Head Tension

Head tension can stop your whole day in its tracks. Whether it’s that tight band around your temples, the slow pressure behind your eyes, or the early signs of a migraine, it’s frustrating and exhausting. At Ezekiel’s Garden, we’re passionate about simple, natural tools that help your body settle, breathe, and find peace again.

One of our favorite blends for this kind of support is a magnesium spray infused with peppermint and frankincense essential oils. While the blend feels soothing and smells amazing, there’s also some helpful science behind why these three ingredients may offer comfort — especially for head tension.

Let’s break it down gently and clearly.

Peppermint: Cooling comfort backed by real research

If you’ve ever rubbed peppermint oil on your temples, you know how quickly it brings a cooling, opening sensation. But this isn’t just a “nice smell” moment — there are actual clinical studies behind it!

Research shows that topical peppermint oil (especially its main component, menthol) can help ease tension-type headaches. In fact, some studies found that peppermint applied to the temples and forehead worked just as well as common over-the-counter pain relievers for this type of head tension.

It works by:

• Creating a cooling effect that distracts from the pain

• Relaxing tight muscles under the skin

• Calming nerve signals

• Improving local blood flow

It’s one of the most well-supported essential oils for headache relief — and a must-have in this spray.

Magnesium: A calming mineral your body loves

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body, including how nerves and muscles function — which is why many people with migraines or head tension are told they may benefit from magnesium.

Here’s the honest, balanced truth (in friendly language):

Research shows that magnesium helps regulate nerve activity and supports healthy blood flow in the brain.

When magnesium is applied to the skin (like a spray), many people say it helps them relax and eases muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders — which can definitely play a role in relieving head tension.

Topical magnesium offers comfort by:

• Relaxing tense neck and shoulder muscles

• Creating a calming, grounding ritual

• Supporting overall relaxation before sleep

Frankincense: Ancient calm with modern benefits

Frankincense has been used for thousands of years for grounding, peace, and prayer — but it also has interesting anti-inflammatory properties that modern science has explored.

Its resin (the source of frankincense oil) contains compounds called boswellic acids, which have been shown to help calm inflammation in the body. This is relevant because certain types of head tension and migraines involve inflammatory pathways.

Its:

• Soothing aroma

• Relaxing effect on the nervous system

• Anti-inflammatory actions

…make it a beautiful complement to peppermint and magnesium.

Why these three work well together

When combined, this trio creates a supportive, gentle approach to head tension:

• Peppermint cools, refreshes, and directly helps calm head discomfort

• Magnesium relaxes tight muscles and encourages the body to settle

• Frankincense grounds the mind and supports a peaceful state

Together, they create a moment of relief — physically and emotionally.

How to use this blend for head tension

Here’s a simple and safe way to use a magnesium + peppermint + frankincense spray:

1. Shake well before each use.

2. Lightly spritz onto the temples, forehead, back of the neck, or shoulders.(Avoid the eyes — peppermint is powerful!)

3. Gently massage the area.

4. Take a slow breath and let the aroma help you unwind.

5. Use as needed throughout the day, keeping amounts small at first.

Safety first:

• Always patch test new products.

• Avoid contact with eyes.

• Not recommended for infants.

• If headaches are new, worsening, or severe, it’s important to check with a doctor.

A gentle faith-filled moment

Sometimes we forget how connected our bodies, minds, and spirits really are. A simple spray, a cool breath of peppermint, the grounding scent of frankincense — these can become tiny invitations from God to pause.

Final thoughts

While peppermint has the strongest scientific backing for easing head tension, magnesium and frankincense bring their own beautiful support — both physically and emotionally. When used together, they offer a gentle, holistic way to care for your head, your stress, and your spirit.