It isn’t fun to feel dizzy. Vertigo is the medical term for dizziness, and some describe the feeling asoff balance, whirling, or like the room is spinning. You may feel lightheaded, faint, or unsteady on your feet. It often stems from a problem in the inner ear that affects the vestibular nerve. This nerve helps you respond to sensory stimuli and know where you are as you move your body. While there are medications for this condition, essential oils can help relieve your symptoms naturally.

10 Kinds of Essential Oils for Vertigo

Essential oils can help relieve symptoms and even complement your doctor’s treatment, if they give the okay. Make sure you check for interactions before using any of the following essential oils. They can be ordered online or found in health food stores. Some helpful essential oils include:

1.    Peppermint

People have used peppermint for many different ailments for centuries. It is a highly effective remedy for vertigo and can also help relieve nausea that may accompany the condition. The active chemical in peppermint ismenthol, which has the ability to cool and make you feel refreshed. Just place a few drops of the oil on cotton or a tissue and inhale the vapor.

2.    Ginger

Ginger is most often used for treating nausea, but a little known effect is that it can also relieve vertigo. There are chemicals in ginger that help improve blood flow to your brain and relieve dizzy spells. Just place one or two drops at the nape of your neck, on the bottom of your feet, and behind your ears. You can also put a few drops in your room diffuser for extra effect.

3.    Lavender

Pressing the petals of this fragrant flower can release its essential oils. They smell very sweet and can help you relax. Lavender oil can also relieve dizziness, depression, and help you sleep. You can use a few dabs on your skin, spray a little on your pillow, or place some in a room diffuser for quick relief.

4.    Cypress

Cyprus oil is one of the essential oils for vertigo and has long been used as a natural antiviral remedy. Cyprus increases the blood flow and gets more oxygen into your brain. It can relieve congestion, which may take away the dizziness that comes with colds and flu. Just place a few drops of this woody scented oil in your room diffuser and breathe in.

5.    Basil

Basil is used for many different things. You may hear basil and think of spaghetti sauce, but it can also be used as a remedy. It has antiseptic properties that can help reduce dizziness and vertigo. Take the leaves and boil them in a pot. When steam forms, place your face over it and breathe in.

6.    Clary Sage

Another one of the most popular essential oils for vertigo is clary sage. This herb has a strong aroma and can stimulate your senses. Clary sage can help balance the nervous system and act as a sedative. It has even been used as a remedy for seizures, anxiety attacks, and hysteria episodes. Put clary sage oil in a vaporizer, and when you inhale the vapors, your nerves will be calmer and your senses heightened. Be careful when applying sage oil on your skin as there may be adverse effects.

7.    Rosemary

Rosemary oil can be helpful to relieve dizziness, depression, and fatigue. It can also alleviate migraine. You can sprinkle some rosemary leaves in boiling water and breathe in the steam. Boiling is the best way to leach the oil from the leaves.

8.    Rose

Rose oil is a fragrant oil that can be inhaled to relieve depression, vertigo, and for relaxation. This sweet and flowery scent works well in a room diffuser, spray, used directly on the skin, and added to your bathwater for an aromatherapy session.

9.    Tangerine

Any citrus oil can help with migraine, tension headaches, dizzy spells, and vertigo. Tangerine oil comes directly from the peel and is most effective when you place the fresh or dried peels into boiling water. Breathe in the fragrant steam to reap the benefits of this essential oil.

10.   Frankincense

This very pungent resin is obtained from the sap of the Boswellia family of trees. Frankincense has been used for centuries to heal and enhance spirituality. It can be burned on a charcoal, placed on the skin behind your ears, or a few drops under the tongue. Other helpful places to dab this oil include at the nape of the neck or the crown of the head. You can also breathe the aromatic steam if you place a few drops into boiling water. This can reduce vertigo from middle ear infections, anxiety attacks, and stress.

Cautions for Treating Vertigo with Essential Oils

If vertigo persists and you are unable to relieve it with home remedies, it is important to see your doctor and let them know your symptoms. Vertigo may be a symptom of a serious health condition that needs evaluation and treatment from health professionals.

Essential oils for vertigo need to be used with caution, especially the ones with stronger scent. They can have side-effects and not well tolerated in people with respiratory illness.

You can check with an herbalist or aromatherapy provider to find out the best essential oils and the proper dosage for using them. Essential oils should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding or by people who have immune system deficiencies.