Headache comes in several different forms ranging from mild, moderate to severe. Most people experience headaches due to physical and mental stresses. Some people experience headaches due to illness and injury. Almost everyone on the planet suffers from headaches from time to time. Herbal teas are a simple and effective home remedy for easing a headache. Here are the top herbal teas to cure headache:
MINT GREEN TEA
This herbal tea has been used since ages as a medicine to cure several health problems. The tea contains antioxidants from green tea leaves and mint leaves which provides you relief from headache. Green tea is also useful to aid weight loss, improve digestion, prevent from cancer and other diseases etc. Have this type of herbal tea to cure headache.
Things you need: You need 1 cup water, 2 tsp dried green tea and 2 tsp dried or fresh mint.
Method: Bring water to a gentle boil. Pour water over green tea and mint leaves. Steep covered for 10 minutes to prevent the volatile oils from escaping. Strain leaves, pour into your favourite cup, and enjoy.
GINGER TEA
This is one of the most common herbal teas which is consumed as a home remedy to headaches. Ginger, a natural anti-inflammatory, has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese to cure pain.
Method: Combine water, ginger in small saucepan; bring to boil over high heat. Once mixture has come to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add sweetener if desired.
PLUM TEA
Plums can help in releasing headache tension. Plum tea is an easiest way to get all its required anti-headache properties.
Things you need: you need 5 dried plums, 1 tablespoon of green tea, and 2 tablespoons of mint.
Method: Boil 5 dried plums (prunes), 1 tablespoon of green tea, and 2 tablespoons of mint in 3.5 cups of water for 15 minutes. Drink no more than 3 cups a day when you get a headache until the pain subsides.
CINNAMON TEA
Headaches can be due to various reasons and if migraine or cold are the reasons then, have cinnamon tea. Cinnamon is a rich source of manganese, fibre, iron, and calcium which makes it an effective home remedy to cure headache and other health problems.
Things you need: All you need is ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder and handful of lavender flowers.
Method: Pour 1 cup boiling water over a handful of fresh lavender flowers and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Steep for 30-60 minutes and strain. Stir in a teaspoon of honey for sweetness, if desired. Enjoy warm!
Note: if you don’t have lavender flowers, you may use only cinnamon as well.
BASIL TEA
A strong-scented herb which is used for natural headache treatment, it has many analgesic benefits. Basil herb is an excellent antispasmodic, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxant apart from having many other properties. There are many ways you can use basil to get relief from migraine.
Method: You can put 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves in a cup of boiling water and let it simmer. Add a little honey and sip the tea slowly. You can also chew some fresh basil leaves, or inhale the steam after boiling basil in a pot of water.
**Warning**: If you’re pregnant or allergic to any of the ingredients mentioned above, talk to your doctor before using any herbal remedy or supplement, including peppermint.