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Headaches and Migraine

headache

General Remedy

Herb: Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
Remedy: Rub a few drops of neat essential oil on the temples.

Tension & Sinus Headaches

Herb: Linden (Tilia spp.)
Remedy: Make an infusion using 1 heaping tsp of linden to 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water, or use teabags. Drink up to 3 cups (750 ml) a day.

Nervous Exhaustion & Overactivity

Herbs: Vervain (Verbena officinalis), valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Remedy: Make an infusion of vervain and drink up to 2 1/4 cups a day. Alternatively, mix 1 ⁄2 tsp of each tincture and take with water up to 3 times a day.
Caution: Do not take vervain during pregnancy.

Digestive Headaches & Biliousness

Herbs: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita), pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Remedy: Make an infusion of either herb in a covered container, using a teabag, a small handful of fresh leaves, or 1 level tsp of dried herb per 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water. Drink up to 3 cups (750 ml) a day for up to 1 week, or up to 2 1/3 cups (600 ml) a day if taking for 2–3 weeks.

Migraine Prevention

Herb: Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Remedy: At the first sign of an impending attack, take tablets or 10 drops of tincture with water. Alternatively, place a fresh leaf between slices of bread and eat as a sandwich.

Migraine

Herb: Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Remedy: Make an infusion using 1 heaping tsp of herb to 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water. Drink up to 3 cups (750 ml) a day.

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Herb: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Remedy: Make an infusion using 1 level tsp of herb per 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water and take up to 2 1/3 cups (600 ml) each day.

Detoxification for Hangover

Herb: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Remedy: Make a decoction using 15 g of root to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Take the decoction in small quantities at frequent
intervals throughout the day.

Urinary Infections

Herbs: Buchu (Barosma betulina), cornsilk (Zea mays), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 5 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 4 doses and drink throughout the day.

Option: Substitute juniper (Juniperus communis) or goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) for buchu.

Herb: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Remedy: Make a decoction of the berries and drink 1 2/3–2 1/3 cups (450–600 ml) a day.
Tip: Cranberry juice may be substituted for bilberry decoction.

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Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Remedy: Take either or both herbs in capsule or tablet form.

Note: Take in addition to other remedies.
Caution: Do not take juniper or buchu during pregnancy.

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Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. John’s wort infused oil to painful areas, or add 20 drops each of clove and lavender essential oil to 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of St. John’s wort infused oil and then apply every 2–3 hours as required.

Herb: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 25 g of herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and bathe the affected area. Alternatively, dilute 20 drops of essential oil in 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of carrier oil and gently massage into the painful area.

Caution: Do not use on children under 5.

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Head Pain
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Mix 1⁄2 tsp of powder with water to make a thick paste and apply to the head.

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Toothache
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Chew a clove or rub 1–2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2–3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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