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Using Herbs for
Migraine Headache
Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, such as muscle tension or with common illnesses such as the flu. |
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Many people are turning to herbs like butterbur to help relieve and prevent migraine headaches. Butterbur,Petasites vulgarisisis used in Germany to treat migraines. Trials have shown that an extract of the root can reduce symptoms and attacks by 40 per cent. Butterbur is thought to work by reducing spasms in muscle tissues, including blood vessels. However, there are concerns about possible liver damage, so consult a herb-savvy health professional for any long term use. For home herbal use, first try non-invasive, and less toxic herbs for migraine headache cures like aromatherapy oils.
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Using Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is therapeutic for headaches because of the duel actions of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and the relaxing calming effect the oils have on the mind.
For sinus headaches, use a steam inhalation method to clear sinuses. Good choices would include rosemary, lavender and peppermint oil.
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Herbs for :Migraine Headache |
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Bay Laurel *
Butterbur *
Cayenne Pepper *
Coffee *
Corydalis *
Feverfew *
Jamaican Dogwood *
Kava-Kava *
Lavender *
Oregano *
Peppermint *
Rue *
Skullcap *
Valerian *
White Peony *
White Willow *
Wood Betony *
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Coffee For: Headaches |
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| Doctors at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, have found that the common painkiller, ibuprofen, is more active against tension headaches when combined with caffeine. | |
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Feverfew For: Migraine |
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| Sesquiterpene lactones in feverfew may inhibit prostaglandins and histamine released during the inflammatory process, so preventing spasms of blood vessels in the head that trigger migraine attacks..also important in the inflammation and pain of arthritis, promoting restful sleep, improving digestion, and relieving asthma attacks. Feverfew users involved in clinical studies reported that feverfew helped their depression. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988) | |
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Lavender oil, rosemary oil For: Nervous headache |
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| For headaches apply a few drops of lavender oil neat to the temples. A few drops of lavender rubbed on the temple will cure a nervous headache.. Combine with rosemary and juniper oils and apply to the back of the neck and shoulders, and massage until the muscles relax. Lavender herb teas should be used in combination with melissa (lemon balm) and skullcap. | |
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Rue For: Sciatica |
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| Externally, Rue is an active irritant, being employed as a rubefacient. If bruised and applied, the leaves will ease the severe pain of sciatica. The expressed juice, in small quantities, was a noted remedy for nervous nightmare, and the fresh leaves applied to the temples are said to relieve headache. Compresses saturated with a strong decoction of the plant, when applied to the chest, have been used beneficially for chronic bronchitis. If a leaf or two be chewed, a refreshing aromatic flavour will pervade the mouth and any nervous headache, giddiness, hysterical spasm, or palpitation will be quickly relieved. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931) | |
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Home Remedies for Migraine Headache 
