Headaches (Sar Ka dard)

Desiilaaz with crushed adrak (Ginger) rhizomes and balsan (Balm) leaves 

Tension headaches occurs after prolonged concentration on reading or sewing, emotional stress and anxiety. It is pain on the back side of head lasting for an hour.

Cluster headache occurs at night with pain behind one eye then eye fills with tear and nasal blockage. It is due stress or alcohol.

Migraine is a recurrent headache in one side of head. Nausea and vomiting are common. Aged and strong cheese, broad beans, alcohol and flavoring agent monosodium glutamate may precipitate an attack of migraine.

1^st

To 2 tspf of crushed rogani balsan (Balm) leaves add 1 cup of boiling water in a covered container for 10 min. Filter and take 1 cup twice a day with honey or sugar.

2^nd

Add 2 cups of boiling water to 30 g of crushed adrak (Ginger) rhizomes in a covered container and let it stand for 25 min. Filter and take 1-2 cups a day hot or warm. (For migraine)

3^rd

To 1 tspf of crushed dharu (Lavender) blossoms add 1 cup of boiling water in a covered container for 10-15 min. Filter and take 1 cup twice a day for 2-3 weeks.

4^th

Boil 1 handful of crushed rusmary (Rosemary) leaves in 2 cups of water in covered container for 15 min.  Cool, filter and take 1 cup twice a day.

5^th

Boil ½ tspf of crushed brhambhi (Thyme leaved Gratiola) in 2 cups of water for 15 min in a covered container. Cool, filter and take 1-2 tbspf twice a day.

6^th

To 2 tspf of crushed leaves of bunafshah (Violet) add 1 cup of boiling water in a covered container for 15 min. Filter and take 1 cup a day.

7^th

To 1 cup of boiling water add 1 tspf of crushed babunah (Chamomile) flowers ½ tspf of crushed dharu (Lavender) flowers and ½ tspf of crushed jalakan (Valerian) root in a covered cup for 8 hrs. Filter and take 1 cup twice a day. (Contraindicated in pregnant, nursing and children below 2 yrs of age)

8^th

To 1/3 tspf of crushed aspurk (Lemon Balm), 1/3 tspf of crushed nimboo (Lime) flowers and 1/3 tspf of crushed rusmary (Rosemary) add 1 cup of boiling water, cover and let it stand for 15 min. Filter and take1-4 cups a day.