All-Natural Headache Soothers

For migraine victims: You could discover a hint or two in this record that could offer some relief but that is a considerably more complex ailment and demands the experience and management of your physician.

The point is to develop a plant inside and consume a few new leaves daily…this is really a preventative step only rather than a migraine treatment. Be mindful that it might struggle with drugs so talk to a physician about it first. Also note that this isn’t suggested for pregnant ladies.

• Teas:
• Brew a fresh cup when you feel one coming on…
• Lemon balm
• Chamomile
• Ginger
• Peppermint
• Compresses (can be hot or cold):
• Pour 3 cups boiling water over 1 TBS of herbs, steep for 20 minutes then strain. Soak cloth in mixture, wring out and place on forehead or where it aches.

Lavender (can also do a 50/50 mix with Lemon Balm)
Peppermint
Rosemary

Chamomile Infusion: Fill out a glass mason jar using 1/2 cup all dried or fresh chamomile blossoms and lavender buds. Cover with boiling water and simmer for 25 minutes. Strain then use.

Rose Vinegar Splash:

Made with white wine vinegar, rose petals and whole cloves. Hot vinegar is poured over petals and cloves and left for 10 days, strain before using. See page for details (scroll down to bottom).

Apple cider vinegar (soak cloth, wring out then cover the forehead)
Sage: Boil fresh sage leaves for 5 minutes, strain.

Baths: You may create your own bath salts with essential oils and dried herbs, keep them sealed inside a glass jar until needed.

• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Rosemary

Ginger foot bath (1 tsp ginger per gallon of hot water). Apply a cool cloth on back of neck while your feet are soaking.

Aromatherapy: Apply approximately 4 drops of a few of those vital oils under to some scrap of cloth or cotton ball, then place it under your nose then breathe in deep.

• Sweet marjoram
• Lavender
• Sniffing Sachets or Jars
• 1/4 cup dried lavender
• 1/4 cup cloves
• Pouch: Made from fabric such as muslin, cotton
• Rosemary
• Basil
• Peppermint

Directions:

Mix together then fill out a cloth sachet or little drawstring pouch.When You feel you coming on, open it up and breathe in the fragrance to help soothe the pain away (breathe in about 5 or 6 times). Press the sachet into your temples and forehead. Repeat 30 minutes after if it has not disappeared.

Keep sealed in a ziploc bag or airtight container and away from light or heat to maintain odor freshness and strength.