Remedies for Headache

Lavender's history spans over 2,500 years. The ancient Romans used it for bathing and its fragrance. Its name comes from the Latin 'lavare,' meaning 'to wash.' In traditional herbalism, it was used to calm the nerves, relieve headaches, and lift the spirits.

Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. It has been used for thousands of years in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for its digestive and respiratory benefits. Its cooling sensation made it a favorite for soothing sore throats and clearing sinuses.

A traditional nervine tonic used by Native Americans and European settlers in North America. It was primarily used to treat anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions, earning a reputation as a reliable remedy for an overactive nervous system. It calms without heavily sedating.

Used since at least ancient Greece and Rome, Valerian was prescribed by Hippocrates and Galen as a remedy for insomnia. Its name is derived from the Latin word 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy.' During World War II, it was used in England to relieve stress from air raids.

The use of willow bark for pain and fever dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where Hippocrates wrote of its benefits. It is the original source of salicin, the compound from which aspirin was later synthesized. It was the go-to remedy for pain, fever, and inflammation for centuries.