Feverfew and Ginkgo reduces migraines and vascular headaches. The leaves of the Feverfew contain parthenolide, which inhibits the production of substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation. Ginkgo also relieves ringing in the ear, and dizziness often associated with headaches. Feverfew and Ginkgo are available at health food stores.

Ginger is good for relaxing blood vessels in the head and reduces swelling in the brain. Ginger tablets are available at health food stores or alternatively it can be taken in tea.

Aromatherapy acts as a good relaxant to relieve stress and pain. In addition to inhaling the aroma's of essential oils, they can also be used to massage across the forehead, temples, behind the ears and the muscles in the back of the neck. Some affective herbs that relieve headache and migraines are -

• Chamomile - calming, soothing
• Cinnamon - reduces stress, loosens tight muscles
• Lavender - reduces pain, relaxes
• Lime Essence - reduces anxiety
• Marjoram - eases muscle tension
• Peppermint - reduces pain, reduces tension
• Valerian - reduces tension and pain.

Then others have recommended these actions:

• Soak a cotton ball in arrack (forehead width), and put it on the forehead, lie with it for 30 minutes in a dark room.

• Put onion slices on forehead and relax with your eyes closed for 20-30 minutes.

• Natural treatment for headache: drink a lot of salvia tea to help with the headache.

• Stir 1 teaspoon of lavender leaves to a cup of boiling water, cool and drink 3 times daily.

• Chew ruta leaves (don't use if you're pregnant).

• Drink a mixture of half a cup of strong black coffee with half a lemon juice.

• Pour hot water in bowl (as hot as possible), deep hands in the bowl and take out. Repeat 10 times.

• Cook willow peel in water, drain and drink, can also soak a cloth and put on the forehead.

• Home remedy for headache: boil honey and apple cider vinegar and inhale the steam.

• Slice a peeled potato; tie tight with a cloth on forehead for 20 minutes.

• Slice peeled cucumbers and put on forehead.

• Blanch 5-7 rosemary leaves in a boiling cup of water, add honey, wait 3 minutes and drink.

• Put 5 drops of ammonia in 1/2 glass of water and inhale the fumes.

• Put 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in half a cup of water and drink up right away.

• Take 2 teaspoons of honey with each meal.

• Stir 1 tablespoon of honey in a very cold water cup and drink 1 cup every 3-4 hours.

• Drink fresh cabbage juice everyday to prevent headaches.

• Chinese medicine for headaches: Immerse 300gm mint leaves to half a liter of pure almonds oil. Pour into a bottle with a cork, shake and put in a dry chilly spot for 3 weeks. Strain and smear on the forehead and the neck when needed.

• Pour 1 cup of boiling water on 1 teaspoon of Marjoram, wait for 5-10 minutes and drink. Repeat 3 times daily.

• Herbal remedy for headache: drink one or 2 cup of peppermint tea to help with the headache.

• Squeeze one lemon, add one tablespoon of cinnamon, mix to get dough. Apply on forehead for half an hour.