Although the migraines either headacheswhich are severe pains of headthey should take us to the doctor if they appear unexpectedly or with unusual intensity and for several days, there are cases in which they can deal with some plants, especially when their origins are in stress or in the intake of certain foods.
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The migraine , which usually affects a part of the head and appears periodically, is very intense and generates general discomfort that translates into photophobia (pain when seeing light) and a feeling of nausea. And that pain must be reduced and if possible eliminated.
For the Severe headaches Antispasmodic plants are very useful, since they reduce the circulatory spasm (contraction) of the arteries of the head that manifest during a migraine attack.
Did you know about these plants against migraine?
– Angelica (Archangelic Angelica).- It is soothing for headaches of digestive origin. An infusion is prepared with a tablespoon of the leaves, seeds and crushed root. Let it boil for 2 minutes and rest for 5 minutes. The infusion is then taken with the three main meals of the day.
Herbs.
– Linden (Tilia platyphyllos).- Preventive sedative of migraine attacks. A tablespoon of dried flowers is boiled in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Let stand for half an hour and pass through the strainer. It is taken a day between 2 or 3 cups.
– Verbena (Verbena officinalis).- It is an antispasmodic analgesic.
The infusions are made with a teaspoon of dessert for a cup of boiling water. Let it boil for 2 minutes and let it rest for 10 minutes. You can take up to 3 cups a day.
– Veronica (Veronica officinalis).- It is an invigorating digestive, calming the pain of digestive origin.
An infusion of veronica can be made for difficult digestions, adding a teaspoon of dried and crumbled plant to a cup of boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes. Filter and drink about 2 or 3 cups a day.
– Basil (Ocinum basilicum).- To promote digestion, remove gastric spasms, vomiting or intestinal discomfort.
An infusion three times a day is recommended, of 15 grams of dried leaves per 1 liter of water. Let it boil for 5 minutes and then let it rest for 15 minutes.
What is the relationship between migraine and heredity?
In general, migraine episodes in people appear between the ages of 10 and 45, although they rarely appear later.
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Sometimes the headaches They are hereditary, that is, they are suffered because our ancestors, especially parents, have had them.
More women than men suffer from these strong Headaches.
How does the headache or migraine appear?
Although the real ones headaches They are not usually the result of a brain tumor or serious health problems, only a specialist doctor can determine if the symptoms are due to a migraine or another disease.
Of course, the migraines are a risk factor related to strokes. The risk of stroke is higher in people who have migraines.
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