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Migraine Relief Possibilities

Resurrecting a blog draft from May 1, 2019.  I don't know how I let so many drafts get buried, but it come in handy for entertainment this winter.

Here is the draft posted, but with an update.

Migraines are not fun.  I've had about two in my lifetime, and they were terribly painful and nauseating.  Youngest Daughter seems to get them too often, so I'm trying to make sure she is hydrated, exercising etc.

 I did much research for topical treatments.  One we are trying is organic peppermint oil mixed with a carrier oil, rubbed on her temples.  I also put it on her chest for her to inhale.

Topical treatment is all I'm researching, because if you've had a migraine, you are so nauseated you cannot drink teas etc.  

 I read that a lack of magnesium can also bring on a migraine, so we keep almonds and pumpkin seeds on hand to enjoy weekly. 

 I have known that peppermint, holy basil (Tulsi), and chamomile teas help reduce inflammation of  a headache, but I am just now learning that ginger, clove, and feverfew may work as well.  Feverfew is on my list to grow this year, as it did not work out last summer. * see note below

 The change in weather can also play a part in migraines, sinus pressure etc.  I've noticed this myself.

 I've also read that topically applying fresh pumpkin pulp cools the head and relieves the headache.  

 The most recommended that I've read about, is feverfew for a migraine, but I have yet to try that with Youngest.  I tried growing it one year and savage raccoons raided my potted plants.  I never tried growing it again.  Maybe this year?

 Have you had any good results with a homemade remedy for migraines, or even headaches?

Notes from 2024:
I grew feverfew again successfully one year, dehydrated it for tea.  It has been said that it relieves not only a fever but a migraine.  It worked too.  I am now learning it can relieve joint pain (maybe a salve?).

What are you growing for medicinal reasons this coming spring?

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Jackie See said…
Thank you for the information, so many suffer from headaches and migraines are the worse. I developed them when I began menopause. I would end up in the local small town emergency room getting a shot at 2 am. One terrible migraine hit me and I was in the patient room waiting for the doctor. I couldn't have the light on, my eyes were starting to swell and sounds were irritating. This new doctor appparently had eaten a very spicey lunch and he let out gas (farted, windied, pooed, etc). It was awful. My husband went into the hallway and gagged, the nurse left to find something and me and the doctor were the only ones left in the room. We made plans for my shot to be administered. He opened the door and left. I sat up and my headache was GONE!!! I am not kidding, it was GONE! I then said no to the shot and went home and slept great. Thehubs bought me some stink bombs (sulfur) and when I would get a migraine I would go in our garage bathroom (tiny space) and break one or two capsules and breathe in that awful smell. It always worked for me. ~jackiesee~
February 3, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Leigh said…
Drafts do tend to pile up! I'm glad you resurrected this one.

I've read good things about feverfew, so I need to try to grow it this year. The tidbit about using it for joint pain is useful as Dan has aching knees so often. I read somewhere that feverfew helps repel tomato horn worms. So I think I definitely need to try to grow this!
February 4, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Jackie See that is very interesting. I got my migraines from lack of sleep. My Mom was having surgery one time, and we had to leave the hospital very late and arrive very early the next day. I got a terrible migraine that night, and like you, the lights had to be off, curtains pulled, no noise, and a huge ice pack on my forehead and neck.
February 4, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Leigh, had my one daughter not had so many migraines, I don't think I would have looked into all of this. Growing feverfew was worth it. That is good to know it repels hornworms on tomatoes too. I did not know this.
February 4, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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