This is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a busy time. Add all the festivities with the lack of humidity and colder air, and you have a perfect scenario for a winter headache. One of my favorite herbal remedies for headaches is this peppermint headache balm. The peppermint oil has a cooling effect that can help was tension headaches and the pain from stuffed sinuses.
For those of you new to this series, Sarah Munro, the heroine in ONE DARK WISH, the second book in the Deadly Force series, is an 18th century historian who inherited a collection of colonial-era herbal and homeopathic remedies. And, in this blog space, I’ve been sharing her recipes with you all. I’m adding this recipe to this collection because peppermint oil is one of the oldest known medicinal oils because of its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. Peppermint oil also relaxes the nasal passages which helps clear out your sinuses.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
Directions for Peppermint Headache Balm
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil and peppermint essential oil drops. Mix until well blended.
- Pour into a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry place.
- USAGE: At the first sign of a headache, rub a small amount of the balm on your temples and the back of your neck. It takes a few minutes, but the headache symptoms will ease.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ABOUT WILD PLANTS, FORAGING, AND MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
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