If you are prone to headaches, you may be used to taking medications that relieve your migraines more or less quickly. Did you know that some plants can be just as effective? Here are five that will be of great help to you.

Lavender to release the pressure

Lavender is known for its soothing action. In case of a headache, using lavender will help relieve any pressure you may be feeling. To use it as an essential oil, you just need to apply a few drops on your temples and massage gently.

To optimize the effects of lavender, then lie down in a quiet room, close your eyes. Inhaling the essential oil fumes will work to calm your migraine.

Peppermint to relax your nerves

When you have a migraine, your nerves are strained, and to calm this tension, peppermint is recommended.

To be effective, peppermint essential oil must be inhaled. To do this, you need to pour a few drops on a handkerchief that you place under your nose. Guaranteed result.

Ginger, a natural anti-inflammatory

Ginger has a thousand virtues, and to treat your migraines, it can be used in various forms. The easiest way is to consume it simply chopped and mixed in a glass of water, but you can also make a herbal tea with ginger, by infusing a little fresh ginger in very hot water.

Feverfew, a miraculous plant

It should not be confused with Roman chamomile, nor with German chamomile; feverfew is very effective against headaches thanks to a substance found in its leaves: partenolide.

To enjoy the benefits of this plant, it is recommended to chew up to 250 mg of dried feverfew leaves per day. You will also find in pharmacies capsules of powder of dried leaves which will facilitate the taking of this treatment.

Meadowsweet, a natural aspirin

This plant which is found naturally on the European continent is at the origin of the manufacture of aspirin. In its original version, it is very effective in the treatment of headaches. In the form of herbal tea, it is recommended to consume up to 1 to 2 tablespoons of dried meadowsweet, which you will have previously infused in a quarter of a liter of water, up to three times a day.

Gaelle Latour

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