Monday, 9 December 2013

Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Migraines


Ayurvedic Home Remedy For Migraine Using Saffron

Saffron is very widely used in Ayurveda treatment. Here is a simple  and effective Ayurvedic home remedy using saffron and ghee to relieve migraine type of headache. 

What you need -Saffron – fine powder – 1 small pinch.
Ghee – 1 teaspoon.
How to prepare?Add the small pinch of saffron to a teaspoon of ghee and mix thoroughly.
How to use?This fine mixture of saffron and ghee (clarified butter) is instilled into each nostril early in the morning, on empty stomach. (Nasya treatment)
Better to do a facial massage with plain sesame oil or Maha Narayana taila  followed by mild hot fomentation with a towel dipped in hot water over the face, before instilling 2 drops of saffron-ghee into each nostril.
After instilling, it is better not to take bath or food for 20 minutes.
Some people may expel mucous from nostrils after this treatment.
As a measure of precaution, it is better to start with one drop to each nostril.
This remedy can be continued for a period of two weeks.
Better to avoid this remedy during cloudy days.
It is best to take up this home remedy after consulting with your Ayurvedic doctor.

Reference: Dr.JV Hebbar  in his webite www.easyayurveda.com.
He gives consultations at very nominal cost from India.

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