Headache Migraine Home Remedies
Headache Caused by Mental Fatigue
Mix ½ teaspoon each of sage, peppermint, rosemary; and hops. Pour 2 cups boiling water over herb mixture and let steep 10 minutes. Add a pinch of ginger and sweeten. Drink warm before going to bed.
Headache Help with Peppermint
Chop 1 cup fresh peppermint. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the herb and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Add lemon if desired. You may use this one for the first twinge of a headache. Sometimes you can just think about getting a headache and that’s enough of an excuse to sit and drink a cup. Very relaxing for you.
Favoritefor Headaches
Use 1 heaping teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers for each cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. It’s a good relaxes. Caution: Do not use if you suffer from ragweed allergies, as chamomile is in the same family. There are too many other herbs that you can substitute for you to take a chance of suffering from an allergic reaction. Great for those that can use it.
Migraine Headache
Many people suffer from migraines. From what you understand the pain can be terrific. Migraines can be precipitated by allergic hypersensitivity or emotional disturbances. Most people who suffer from the disorder come from a family background where over 50 percent of the family members suffer from the debilitating headaches. Rest in a darkened room is recommended. Try several of these remedies to find one that will work for you.
Migraine Relief with Elderberries
Put 10-15 elder berries in 1 cup of water. Mash berries and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain, sweeten, and drink. This should be taken as soon as you feel a headache start on, as the analgesic effect is mild.
Migraine Relief with Hair Dryer
Many people get relief from turning a hair dryer on medium setting at the first sign of a migraine headache and allowing the heat from the dryer to soothe their headache.
Migraine Relief with Lemon Coffee
At the first sign of a headache, make a strong cup of coffee, adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. The caffeine in the coffee seems to help some migraine sufferers.
Migraine Relief with Nettle
Put 2 tablespoons of dried nettle in 2 cups of milk. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Drink while warm. Do not use if you show an allergic reaction to nettle. Substitute peppermint if need be. Test for allergic reaction by taking small sips the first time this recipe is tried. If no reaction or rash shows up, it’ is safe to use.
Migraine Relief with Stinking Iris
This is a natural painkiller and is good for migraine headaches. Chop 1 tablespoon of stinking iris (iris foetidissima) and add to2 cups of water. Boil gently for 15minutes. Strain and take up to 3 tablespoons per day. Has a slight laxative effect so you may want to weaken it further.
Migraine Relief with Vinegar
Mix equal parts of vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Inhale the fumes for several minutes. Repeat as needed.
Tension Headache Relief
Put 2 tablespoons each of mugwort, valerian, chamomile, and agrimony to 2 cups of boiling water. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and add to bath water. Very good for aching muscles.