INSIDE: When you suffer from headaches, you'll try anything to reduce the pain. Fortunately, nature has provided a simple solution. Try these healing crystals for headaches for some natural relief.

 

Headaches. Migraines. Sinus pressure.

For many of us, we have that pounding pain behind our eyes or between our forehead and skull that just seems to never let up. Going through life with terrible headaches is, to put it simply, the worst.

While, you should seek a doctor’s advice, there are a lot of simple ways to naturally reduce headaches as well, such as reducing stress, getting more sleep, working out, or drinking tea and other herbal remedies.

However, sometimes these remedies aren’t enough.

When it comes to a natural way to clear out headaches, crystals are certainly one of the best natural options out there.

So, let's discover the best crystals for headaches, as well as how to use crystals for headaches...

Why Use Healing Crystals for Headaches?

There are many purported ways that crystals can help reduce headaches. 

One idea is that crystals align the chakras in the body. Chakras allow for the flow of energy in the body from the top of the head all the way down to the waist and tailbone. Crystals manage that flow of energy.

Another theory is that the molecules of crystals vibrate a certain frequency and that our body has a frequency too. If we align the crystal with our body, the vibrations sync up, providing huge benefits.

A final theory is that crystals are all placebo. On other words, we believe they work, so they do because of the extremely powerful self-healing ability our bodies have. A study done in 2001 backs up that claim.

No matter what you believe, crystals can have tremendous effects on your headaches.

12 Best Crystals for Headaches

Here are some of our favorite crystals for headaches. Which one calls to you?

Amethyst

Amethyst is a stone of contentment and spirituality. It is believed that its iron content, which causes its purple color, resonates well with the brain.

It dispels negative energy and energy blockages, which may be causing pain. For that reason, it is often considered one of the standard go-to healing crystals for headaches.

One way to use an Amethyst is to lay flat on your back and then place it on your third eye, the chakra located between your eyebrows. Place it there for five minutes and see if you experience relief from that stubborn headache.

Citrine

Citrine is a variety of Quartz. It is known to be an energizer, boosting positivity in every part of our lives, as it is the color of the sun and holds some of its energy.

This crystal is best at relieving headaches that are caused by tension in the neck and upper back. Muscles that are tense there will often strain the forehead and cause forehead pain.

One of the best ways to use Citrine is to wear it in a necklace; the proximity to the back and neck will help with the tension.

Ametrine

Another member of the Quartz family, Ametrine balances feminine and masculine energies to provide relief from tension and a clearer mind that is harmonized.

As such, while Ametrine isn’t normally used to treat a headache itself, it is useful for clearing the mind and finding the source of the tension that is causing the headache.

Try placing it on your third eye for maximum benefits.

Clear Quartz

The “master healer,” Clear Quartz is known to help with all body pain and problems. As such, it’s a great tool for headaches. Its vibrational frequency can bring balance to all of the chakras.

It is also an amplifier, which means using it with other crystals will serve to enhance their healing properties. 

Place Clear Quartz on any of your chakra points or meditate with it while using one of the many other crystals for headaches.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is another amplifier of energy. While best known for its properties in increasing and aiding with love and positivity, it's also a drainer. It drains negative energy away from the body.

Rose Quartz can be used in conjunction with other stones. However, one of its best uses is to lie flat and place the point of rose quartz to your forehead with the back of the crystal facing away. That will suck out the negative energy and expel it into the air.

Emerald

Emerald is more of a preventer than a curer. It is best at helping us maintain calming levels in the long run. Because of this, it’s best to have it on you at all times.

Wear Emerald in earrings, as its mere presence there can relieve migraines. Alternatively, carry an Emerald tumbled stone in your pocket throughout the day.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli, the stone of friendship and truth, and it's best at resolving imbalances.

If you have nausea with your headache, chances are Lapis Lazuli can help you out. Dispersing negative energy from all of your chakras, but especially your third eye, this stone targets the source of nausea and disperses it.

Lapis Lazuli is best used by placing it on the third eye for fifteen minutes. Because of its ability to disperse nausea, too, it is one of the best healing crystals for headaches that are caused by menstrual or hormonal issues.

Selenite

Selenite is white, ethereal, and beautiful. It's just what you might need for your headache.

This stone is an expert healer for the crown chakra, but it works instead by releasing your stagnant energy and loosening your chakras.

Selenite is useful if you have trouble sleeping as a result of headaches, as it will help you relax and sleep better.

Amber

Amber is fossilized tree resin. It’s best for emotional blockages due to its natural qualities.

If your headache is being caused by familial or partner stress, try out amber and see if its natural abilities can’t clear up your emotional blockages.

Place it on your forehead and let its natural oil work its magic.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine works differently than some of the other crystals for headaches. Rather than balancing the crown or the third eye, it works to balance the throat chakra.

Use it for that sinus and throat pain that seems to just be wearing away at you by laying flat and placing it on your neck.

Hematite

Hematite is good for grounding us and locating us back to the earth after using other crystals. 

This stone is best used with other crystals for headaches, as a follow-up and end to treating with other crystals.

Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla is a two-for-one stone; it helps with both the throat chakra and the heart chakra. This can double its effect for a headache, especially if it is a result of emotional turmoil.

To use Chrysocolla for a headache, please one on the throat and one on the heart while relaxing.

How to Use Crystals for Headaches

We've already outlined above some of the best ways to use each individual crystal to alleviate a headache. Here are some ways you can use them in general...

Place Them on the Area of Pain

One of the best uses for tumbled stones is to place them right on the area where you are feeling the headache pain. They are cool to touch, which will feel good, and their frequency will get to work balancing out the pain.

Carry Them in Your Pockets

Place small crystals for headaches in your pockets throughout the day. This way, your energy system will benefit from them all day long.

Meditate With Them

Meditate while holding a crystal for headaches or place one on your third eye as you mediate. Imagine the energy from the stone pouring into your head, reducing the pain and removing the problem.

Final Thoughts 

There you have it! With these crystals for headaches, you can enjoy one of nature's best solutions for headaches and migraines. Don’t be afraid to try out multiple stones to see what works for you.