HERBS FOR HEADACHES
Arisaema atrorubens (Indian turnip)
Root powder dusted on the head and
temples to relieve aches
Piper methysticum (kava kava)
Ingestion of roots/rhizomes or
extracts used for chronic tension
headache and backpain
Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage)
Inhaled the pungent oil from the
crushed leaves to remedy headache
Overdose cause nausea, vomiting,
vertigo, disturbed vision, and
headache
Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew)
Sesquiterpene lactone parthenolide
responsible for antimigraine action
Inhibition of serotonin release from
pplatelets and polymorphonuclear
leukocyte granules
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
Possess anti-nausea and mild analgesic
properties