Headache treatment (Gastric headache)

Lavender essential oil is good for every type of headaches, but it is most effective for a gastric headache.

Just place a few drops of lavender oil into boiling water and inhale the vapors. Lavender oil can also be rubbed into the skin for pain relief. But, keep it away from your mouth and eyes — it’s toxic if ingested.

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How to get rid of a headache? Aspirin can be helpful as it can give quick pain relief (just like Ibuprofen or other pain relievers).

The recommended adult dose of aspirin is 325 to 650 mg, every three to four hours as needed, up to six times per day. Be careful not to overdose, because it may cause nausea and vomiting, or in extreme cases hallucinations, seizure, coma, and even death due to cardiac arrest.

Do you wonder how to get rid of a throbbing headache? Acetaminophen can be a good pain reliever for all types of headaches.

Dosage: Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last, but do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.

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Lemon is very effective and powerful ingredient in the treatment of headaches and tension headache treatment and is said to be more effective if the headache is caused by stomach gas.

Consume lemon when it's mixed in warm water. Another way to use lemon is to paste the lemon peel on the forehead. It can also give you an immediate relief from headache.

Applying peppermint oil to the skin helps with relieving tension headaches. Also, it can be used for other types of headache.

What you need:

• 0.15ml of peppermint essential oil (3 drops);
• 1 tablespoon of water or coconut oil;
• Bowl or cup to mix them in;
• Cotton ball or cloth to apply it to your forehead.

Instructions:

1. Add the peppermint essential oil and water to a container or a glass cup and mix them.
2. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and rub it across the top of your forehead.
3. Dip again the cotton ball back in the mixture and do it 2 or 3 times in the same way.

You should feel relief in about 30 minutes, but if your headache still persists, do the same process again.

If you have a more severe headache, use peppermint as described above, but follow with a damp cool compress using a clean hand towel. Place the compress to the forehead with your eyes closed and you laying down for a few minutes. Also apply on the back of neck for a few minutes. Be sure to keep the oils away from the eyes. Repeat this process as often as needed.

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Basil, among its other properties, can work as a muscle relaxant, which is especially helpful for headaches caused by tension or tight muscles. All you need to do during a mild headache indicating migraine, chew some fresh basil leaves. You can alternatively massage your forehead and temples with 3-4 drops of basil oil.

 Additionally, drink some basil tea. Simply steep 5-8 basil leaves in hot water for 5-10 minutes and drink it.

Mint tea prepared with can be an effective means of getting a relief from a headache. All of the mint's main components, menthol and menthone are able to alleviate pain from headaches. 

What to do:

1. Boil 1 cup of water and add the mint leaves (1 table spoon of fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon of dried leaves).
2. Let it steep it for about 5-10 minutes.
3. Strain it and drink.
4. You can add some honey if you feel like it.

Butterbur contains such components as petasin and isopetasin which are able to reduce spasms and inflammation to provide you with a pain relief. All you need to do is take a butterbur supplement (about 50-75 mg twice a day). 

However, do not use butterbur if you are pregnant or nursing.

Honey is a simple and natural remedy for headaches and migraine. It can ease the tension on the nerves by supplying fructose. 

You can simply eat two tablespoons of honey before each meal. Additionally, make honey tea or mix it in a glass of warm water. Drink the water several times a day. 

Dandelion root tea contains vitamins A, B, C and D as well as iron and nutrients which can help you alleviate the pain. 

What to do:

1. Put 1/2 tablespoon of dandelion root powder or dried root, 1/4 piece of a cinnamon stick, 8 oz. of water into a saucepan over high heat.
2. Let it boil it for several minutes.
3. Strain the tea and add a bit of honey if you want to sweeten the taste.
4. Drink a cup daily.