Home Remedies for Headache

1. Ginger

Ginger can help reduce inflammation of the blood vessels in the head, thus providing relief from a headache.

• Mix equal parts of ginger juice and lemon juice. Consume it once or twice a day.
• Another option is to apply a paste of one teaspoon of dry ginger powder, also called sonth, and two tablespoons of water on the forehead for a few minutes.
• You can also boil ginger powder or raw ginger in water, and inhale the vapor.
• Chew one or two pieces of crystallized ginger candy.

2. Mint Juice

• Menthol and menthone are the primary components of mint which are very effective in alleviating headaches.
• Extract mint juice from a handful of mint leaves and apply it on forehead and temples to treat headache.
• You can also place mint tea compresses on the forehead to relieve discomfort. Along with mint juice, corainder juice is also effective in treating headaches.