The Alternative Health Gazette

Herbal Headache treatments

If taking over the counter or prescription headache medications worries you, there are herbal options you might like to try. The number one herbal pain reliever is White Willow. This herb was actually the basis for today’s modern day aspirin and NSAID medications.

Pure white willow however, does not have the same side effects over the counter and prescription NSAIDs has. It can safely be given to children and teenagers, it does not thin the blood, and it doesn’t irritate the stomach either. White willow is an anti-inflammatory herb, which means it relieves pain by reducing the inflammation causing that pain.

Taking white willow usually works for any kind of headache, migraines included. There are a couple of other herbs which are known to work quite well for migraines too though. The combination of an herb called Fenugreek with Thyme, the common seasoning many people use in their kitchens, is an excellent remedy for migraine headaches. This herbal combination often stops the pounding, throbbing, and nausea too. Fenugreek and Thyme combined are also excellent for treating sinus related headaches, because they help pull the mucus while also relieving the headache pain.

Many headaches are caused by an illness, or toxins and bacteria in the body though. And these can be treated with a variety of standard herbal remedies often used for infections, sicknesses, and general immune boosting purposes.

Cayenne for instance, is an herb which will stimulate the body. This stimulation helps get the blood flowing, and helps the body heal if there is a sickness inside.

Garlic is a common herb to use for any type of infection or harmful bacteria. If you have headaches caused by sinus infections, ear infections or other common illnesses, garlic alone can do wonders to clear up the problem, and it’s even more powerful when combined with Cayenne.

Sometimes headaches can be cured by treating other, apparently unrelated areas of the body too. If your liver is not functioning normally for instance, then it’s not clearing out the toxins and wastes well enough, and that leaves extra circulating in your body. Those extra toxins can cause headaches and other illnesses. By using a liver boosting and healing herb such as dandelion though, you can help the liver functionality improve, which will start removing the extra toxins in your body faster.

And don’t forget that sometimes all you need to relieve your headache is an extra drink of water. Many people don’t drink enough water, and headaches are a common side effect of dehydration. So try drinking a tall glass of water and see if that helps relieve the headache.

Note: Some statements in this article may not be approved by the FDA. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice.

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