Headaches
Feverfew – Drink as a tea. Migraine formula: 3 parts
feverfew, 1 part lemon balm, 1 part rosemary, 2 parts ginkgo leaves, 1 part
basil. Pour +- 2 litres of hot, steaming water over 6 tablespoons of herbs and
steep, covered, 5-15 minutes. Drink ½ cup every hour until symptoms subside. Buy/view Feverfew
Lavender – Headache
Sachet
Equal parts lavender and cloves
Enclose in a muslin bag and
inhale the vapors when a headache begins. Buy/view Lavender
Peppermint - Analgesic Oil: 1 ½ cup well-dried peppermint, 2 cups cold-pressed olive oil Combine the 2 ingredients in a bottle or glass jar. Store away from light for 1 month and shake every 2-3 days. Strain. Use in the case of pain, headaches, intestinal or muscle cramps, by massaging or by applying a topical compress depending on the area requiring treatment. Can be kept for 1 year away from light.
