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19. Treating Migraine Headaches with Herbs
Herbal remedies for treating migraine headaches may be effective and some
people claim that they have no side effects. These herbs act over a period of
time and one must take them as a preventive remedy, not while experiencing
migraine headaches.
You must consult a naturopath to get information about the correct dosage and
the form in which to consume the herb. Only take these herbs under your
doctor’s supervision if you are taking medicines regularly, to avoid any
adverse reaction.
The most popular herb to treat migraine headaches is feverfew. Other useful
herbs are ginger, peppermint, willow, gingko biloba and passionflower. You can
consume these herbs as a nasal spray or in the form of a light tea.
Avoid peppermint if you suffer from acidity.
Gingko improves blood circulation to the brain and may relieve a migraine.
However, it can react unfavorably with aspirin, so never take the two together.
Pepper or capsaicin inhales as a nasal spray improves pain tolerance and can
prevent cluster headaches.
You can use herbal oil to massage your head and temples to get relief from the
headache.
When undergoing herbal treatment, be sure to consume pure extracts sourced
from a proper store. Always ensure that you are not allergic to any of the herbs
to avoid future complications.
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