Folk remedies for headaches - more than 30 treatment methods

If you are one of those wise and cautious people who prefer softer and safer, but no less effective folk remedies for headaches to pills, then our new article is for you. NameWoman warns: to find the most optimal one, your...

If you are one of those wise and cautious people who prefer softer and safer, but no less effective folk remedies for headaches to pills, then our new article is for you. To find the most optimal, your own “natural” method of treatment, you may have to test several different remedies in practice.

If severe headaches are a common problem for you, then any treatment should begin by identifying the root cause. Our article “Why do you often get headaches?” will help you with this.

In the current material, we will only note the curious “water theory” about the causes of frequent headaches. It identifies heat stress and dehydration as the main problem. The reasons are:

- small amount of water consumed,

- large amounts of alcohol consumed,

- excessively warm bed (thick and hot blanket out of season),

- high ambient temperature,

- low air humidity.

Folk remedies for headaches

— Chamomile tea is an excellent antispasmodic with a wide spectrum. Traditional medicine recommends it to relieve headaches, as well as discomfort in the stomach and intestines, in severe conditions before menstruation. In addition, chamomile tea activates the functions of the immune system, which makes it an extremely valuable remedy for treating colds at home.

— One of the best folk remedies for severe headaches is lemon balm. Pour 3 tablespoons of dry herb with a glass of boiling water. Cover with a saucer and let sit for about half an hour. Strain and drink 2 tablespoons every 2 hours. We also recommend adding lemon balm to regular tea and soothing medicinal mixtures. This wonderful herb relieves headaches accompanied by tinnitus and helps cope with insomnia.

— Another savior for those suffering from headaches is valerian. Pour a tablespoon of finely ground valerian root with a glass of boiling water and boil for a quarter of an hour over low heat. Let the broth sit for 10 minutes and then strain. Take this folk remedy one tablespoon 3 times a day.

— Medicinal mixtures work better than tablets and, although it is also advisable to alternate them for greater effectiveness, they are practically not addictive. Here is an excellent composition for obtaining a natural analgesic: take peppermint, fireweed and oregano in equal amounts. Pour half a tablespoon of the resulting medicinal mixture into a glass of boiling water. Let it brew under the lid, strain after half an hour. You can drink.

— A folk remedy for headaches is dill seeds. Take one and a half cups of boiling water for a tablespoon of seeds. Let it sit for half an hour, strain, and drink little by little throughout the day.

— Pour hot water over the thoroughly washed onion peel (you can cook it for a couple of minutes) and let the product sit for about an hour. Drink half a glass. If headaches become more frequent, you should drink half a glass of onion peel infusion twice a day for three to four days.

In an old medical book from 1890, the following procedure is recommended as an effective folk remedy for treating headaches. Prepare a glass of hot tea and warm a metal spoon in it. Apply the spoon to the wing of the nose on the side where the headache hurts (if it hurts on both sides, then manipulations should also be done on both sides). Once the spoon has cooled, warm it again in tea and apply it to your nose again. Next, warm the cooling spoon and apply it again. Then a hot teaspoon is applied to the earlobe on the side where it hurts. Warm your fingers in a hot glass of tea. After the pain subsides, you can drink the tea.

— You can relieve a headache using folk remedies using a compress. Dampen a natural cloth with cold water and vinegar (a teaspoon of natural apple cider vinegar per liter of water) or salt (also a teaspoon per liter of water). Wet a cloth in cold water, wring it out and place it on your forehead and temples. Apply to your head for 5-10 minutes.

- Compresses made from raw, crushed cabbage leaves (simply applied or tied to the head) and lotions made from raw potatoes at the temples and forehead also help. Potatoes can be grated and placed in a gauze bag, or you can simply use freshly cut potato slices.

An interesting procedure for relieving headaches: tapping the bridge of the nose with the large phalanx of the thumb. This needs to be done for quite a long time - at least 5, and preferably 10-20 minutes.

— If your head not only hurts, but is dizzy, and you feel very tired, then you need to drink a decoction of hawthorn fruits. Pour 20 grams of berries into a glass of boiling water, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, cool to a comfortable temperature, and drink on an empty stomach.

— A folk remedy for severe headaches is cinnamon.
Pour 1 gram of ground cinnamon into a glass of hot water. After half an hour, add a little sugar and drink a small sip. You can moisten a napkin in a similar infusion and then apply it to your temples or forehead.

Do acupressure

Acupressure, or acupressure, is a treatment that applies pressure to specific points on the body. No special knowledge is required for this massage.

First you need to relax. Imagine sitting by the fireplace, wrapping yourself in a blanket and drinking delicious hot tea. Breathe slowly and deeply.

Now massage each point with light circular movements for an average of 1-2 minutes. The pain will go away after about 5-10 minutes of massage.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are six main acupressure points on the head. To quickly understand where they are located, you can use a mirror.

Before a massage, consult a specialist.

Yintang

Remember how Indian girls draw a dot on their forehead? This is where our first acupressure point is located: between the eyebrows, above the nose. Do about 30 compressions and move on to the next one.

Jiuliao

These two points are located in the lower part of the face, between the nose and upper lip, on either side of the corners of the lips. Massage slowly for two minutes.

Quanzhu

From above, at the inner corner of the eye, closer to the bridge of the nose. Massage for one minute.

Tianzhu

In the back, at the beginning of the spine, at the hairline. Massage for 1-2 minutes.

Qubin

Points on both sides near the temples, above the ear. Massage for one minute.

Haegu

Located between the thumb and index finger. Press on the point for 1-2 minutes.

Aromatherapy in the treatment of headaches with folk remedies

— Add aroma lamps to the water or moisten a clean handkerchief, which you then hang on the radiator with a mixture of the following essential oils: pine, mint and lemon. It is enough to take just two drops.

— Add a spoonful of milk to a bath with warm (not hot!) water, in which 2 drops of nutmeg essential oil and 4 drops each of ylang-ylang and lavender oils have been previously mixed. If you have a headache, you only need to take a bath for 10 minutes. Another option for the aroma composition: 2 drops of orange oil, 4 drops each of geranium and mint oil.

Get some fresh air

Increased carbon dioxide levels are one of the most common causes of headaches.

To normalize the level of carbon dioxide, it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room. But open windows do not guarantee relief from migraines: noise, harmful gases and unpleasant odors can enter from the street, which will only intensify the pain. The breather supplies fresh air with the windows closed, cleaning it from dust, allergens and gases. It also has a climate control function and can heat the air in the room to the required temperature.

Go for walks in public gardens and parks more often. Even fifteen minutes in the fresh air will help normalize heart function, relieve headaches, reduce stress and improve your mood.

How to relieve headaches with special gymnastics

Slowly, perform the following three exercises in turn:

1. Tilt your head forward and then back 3-5 times.

2. Tilt the head to the right and left shoulder 3-5 times. Fix the intermediate, level position of your head for a second or two.

3. Try to relax your neck and rotate your head in a circular motion, first in one direction and then in the other direction. Repeat three times.

Repeat the whole complex once or twice. If necessary, contact him again after 15 minutes.

When should you see a doctor?

Take headaches seriously.

You should contact a specialist if:

• headache more than once a week;
• you take pills more than once a week;
• You need to increase the dose of your medications to relieve your headache;
• the pain becomes stronger or its nature and location changes;
• pain is accompanied by fever, clouding of consciousness, general weakness, speech impairment or other factors.

Folk remedies for headaches with high blood pressure

— A product with a double effect. And the headache will go away, and the eyes will rest, and the skin around the eyes will receive a pleasant caring procedure. So, just take two slices of fresh cucumber and place it on your eyes for 10-15 minutes.

— For headaches associated with hypertension, foot and hand hot baths are recommended. For legs, try using a folk remedy such as mustard. The water temperature should be 38-40 degrees, stir 2 tablespoons of mustard in it and keep your feet in the bath for 10 minutes. Quickly rinse your feet, dry with a towel and put on warm socks.

Drink clean water

Dehydration is one of the things that can easily lead to a little personal headache-related hell. Perhaps pain is just a signal from your body about a lack of moisture.

It is very important to drink clean water. Tap water may be hard or have high levels of iron or chlorine. Therefore, to take care of your health, it is better to use a water filter.

Nettle

The reason why people feel a burning sensation on the skin when coming into contact with nettle is formic acid, which covers the needles of nettle leaves. Young nettle shoots are used in making soups and salads.

During the hot season, leaves can be placed over fresh meat or fish, this will help them not to spoil.

Nettle infusion for migraines

St. John's wort

In the wild, animals and birds avoid eating St. John's wort; when consumed excessively, the plant leads to severe poisoning and even death of small mammals. Hence the name St. John's wort.

Recipe for St. John's wort infusion to relieve pain attacks