30 Natural Herbs for Headache Relief, plus Chinese Remedy

Natural migraine headache ingredients maintain neurological health, even in the occurrence of migraine symptoms. Listed are 30 natural herbs for headaches.

Conventional migraine pain relief

Migraines- throbbing head pain, nausea, fatigue, and stomach cramps- plague millions of citizens each day. Sadly, there is no universal “cure” for migraine headaches, but modern medicine has succeeded in delivering headache relief to migraine sufferers through conventional medications, such as Maxalt, Imitrex and a series of other pain relievers and preventative medicines.

However, many of these migraine treatments come with a price tag- Topamax, an anti-seizure drug, causes mental disorientation, and memory loss, and many triptan pain relievers cause dizziness and muscular weakness.

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Natural nutrients for migraines

Some alternative medicines are gaining popularity, as more migraine sufferers find that the side effects of prescribed medications are sometimes almost as unbearable as the migraine symptoms themselves. Other migraine patients have found health benefits by supplementing with traditionalChinese medicine, such as acupuncture, reflexology, or herbs.

Remember, always consult with a medical practitioner before trying any new migraine treatment. Even natural herbs can cause a negative reaction if taken incorrectly.

For migraine management, experts in naturopathic medicine prescribe the following herbal tinctures, teas, and supplements:

Butterbur
Magnesium
Feverfew
Passionflower
Ginger
Ginkgo biloba
Pine Bark
Turmeric
Licorice
Indian Lilac
Gulancha
Chebulic Myrobalan
Sacred Basil
False Daisy
Dong Quai
Kava kava
Valerian
Jamaican dogwood
Black willow
Black horehound
Fenugreek
Peppermint
Rosemary
Camomile
Marjoram
St. John’s wort
Fennel
Caraway seed
Lemon balm
Chinese Herbal Tonic:

Combine 9 grams (.30 ounces) of each of the following herbs, and grind into a powder using a mortar and pestle or clean coffee grinder. Inhale small amounts of this tincture a few times per day.