Herbs for headaches

What are headaches?

Most headaches are due to anxiety, stress, physical tension, fatigue, stimulants, allergy, eyestrain, or low blood sugar. Pain results from strain on the head or neck muscles or congestion (too much blood) in the blood vessels supplying them.

Recommended herbs for headaches

Below are the three most recommended herbs to reduce dolors caused by headaches. The two first are useful to reduce symptoms, while the third one is a good preventive solution:

• Tusilago has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. This is a very good herb to reduce tension and inflammation, which often are the causes of headaches and migraines.
• Valerian is suitable to reduce anxiety, restlessness and to calm the mind. This is most likely the reason why it is so popular as a natural sleep aid. While most people take valerian for sleep, valerian can also be taken to alleviate symptoms of headaches.
• Feverfew can be used to prevent or reduce frequency of headaches. A large study has attested to the efficacy of feverfew as a preventative treatment for headaches.