Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Home Remedies For Headache

  • The herb marjoram is beneficial in the treatment of a nervous headache. An infusion of the leaves is taken as a tea in the treatment of this disorder.
  • acupressure: reduce headache pain by squeezing the web of skin between the thumb and pointer finger as hard as you can; or use both thumbs and apply pressure under the bony ridges at the back of the head.
  • Boil Vinager and water, cover your head with a towel and sniff the mix. This helps with sinus headaches.
  • Roast some caraway seeds dry. Tie in a soft handkerchief or muslin cloth and sniff to get a relief from headaches.
  • The flowers of henna have been found valuable in curing headaches caused by hot sun. The flowers should be rubbed in vinegar and applied over the forehead. This remedy will soon provide relief.
  • B6 or B complex vitamins can prevent headaches or lessen their severity
  • Apply the paste of 3-4 cloves on the fore head.
  • Chamomile tea can also calm you, so you can sleep which will help your headache.
  • Make a herbal tea with 10-15 holy basil leaves (tulsi), 5-6 peppercorns and 1/2" ginger piece, powder. Keep in an air tight bottle. Take 2 pinches with warm water when a headache starts.
  • Use a cold pack: the cold can cool your head and numb the pain.

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