Herbs to Help Headaches and Migraines

Feverfew

This is probably the best known of all herbs which are used to treat or prevent migraine headaches. This herb has anti-inflammatory effects, and also reduces blood platelet clumping, thus improving circulation. It also improves blood vessel function.

It also has tonic effects on the smooth muscle in the walls of the arteries, thus improving artery condition and circulation in the brain.

Scullcap

This has powerful anti-inflammatory effects, and reduces allergic reactions, both of which can have positive effects against migraines and headaches. It is believed to achieve these results by reducing the release of histamine and leukotrienes in the body (these chemicals trigger pain and inflammation).

Scullcap has also been used traditionally as a sedative for nervous tension, which may be useful for some headaches. It has also been used for nerve pain.

Ginger

Ginger improves circulation mainly by reducing clumping of blood platelets.

Ginkgo Biloba

This herb has many effects, but the most powerful effect is on circulation. Thus, combining ginkgo with the herbs mentioned above enables the beneficial components of these herbs to reach all parts of the brain.

Ginkgo Biloba also protects nerve cells and tones up the blood vessels, making them stronger and more elastic.

Ginkgo inhibits release of a chemical in the body called platelet-activating factor (PAF). High levels of PAF cause damage to nerve cells, poor circulation to the central nervous system and inflammatory conditions. These symptoms are therefore all improved by ginkgo.

With their varying effects, these herbs may all work together to reduce headaches.

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