I haven't tried the oil, just topicals for arthritis, muscle type pain - that works for me. For migraine - no med - temporary relief, I have found ( this is dietary evil so forgive me!) a caffeinated full sugar soda (Coke) and a candy bar. which would stop the migraine for an hour and a half or so - clip the accupressure thing on the skin between my thumb and index finger. But for me, I would just use it to get home to a darkened room and rest. Good luck!