November's natural Remedy

This month's natural remedy is intended to help get you through the holidays but also to begin replacing any NSAIDS you may have in your cabinet.

Although the holiday season fills us with nostalgia and warm fuzzy feelings, ironically it also comes with a bit of stress and increased stressful tension which can cause headaches.

Why no NSAIDS? Well for starters they are very hard on your liver, which is one of the most important organs in your body that's responsible for things like metabolism and detox, but painkillers can also block glutathione production. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant our bodies produce on its own and also behaves as a natural painkiller. Over time, glutathione production can suffer from overuse of NSAIDS and liver damage.

This month's headache and migraine tincture is safe for not only your liver but won't block glutathione production.

Headache and Migraine Tincure

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November’s remedy is a headache and migraine tincture with lemon balm, rosemary, and feverfew.

What is a tincture?

A tincture is a simple alcohol extract of an herb that can be ingested. Tinctures concentrate the beneficial medicinal properties and constituents of the herbs in the alcohol, so when you ingest it, you will be getting all the benefits of the plant(s).

Why a tincture?

Tinctures are great for preservability, travel, potency, time, and taste.

 The benefits of Lemon Balm:

·        Relieves headaches and migraines

·        Vertigo and tinnitus

·        Reduces tension

·        Relieves anxiety, and agitation

·        Calms nervous system

·        Reduces hypertension

·        Antimicrobial

·        Antioxidant

·        Anti-inflammatory

·        Soothes stress-related problems. 

The benefits of Rosemary:

·        Combats anxiety and stress

·        Improves memory

·        Contains multiple minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron.

·        Calms muscular pains and injuries

·        Improves circulation

·        Aids in reducing tension headaches

Benefits of Feverfew:

·        Anti-inflammatory

·        Antihistamine

·        Digestive bitter

·        Nerve tonic

·        Analgesic (pain reliever)

·        Depurative (purifying)

·        Decongestant

·        Cholagogue (stimulates bile secretion and flow in liver and gallbladder)

What you will need:

·        1.5 oz of dried Lemon Balm

·        1.5 oz of dried Rosemary

·        1.5 oz of dried Feverfew

·        High proof alcohol (80 proof) or apple cider vinegar

·        2 Quart size mason jars

·        Cheesecloth or mesh strainer and funnel

·        Optional: dropper bottles

Directions:

1.        Place dried herbs in a clean mason jar.

2.        Pour in the alcohol to cover the herbs completely, adding about two inches of additional alcohol above the herbs.

3.        Cover tightly with lid and shake.

4.        Store jar in a dark cool place for 4-6 weeks and shake once a day for the first few weeks.

5.        After 4-6 weeks strain the alcohol into another clean jar by using either a cheesecloth or mesh strainer and funnel. If using a mesh strainer place the funnel into the empty jar and hold the mesh strainer above the funnel and pour the liquid into the mesh strainer allowing the strainer to catch the herbs.

6.        Discard herbs and place a lid on the jar.

If you want to make this tincture portable, pour liquid into smaller dropper bottles using a smaller funnel. Store in a dark cool place. If stored properly this remedy should have a shelf life of seven years.

How to use:

Take ¼ teaspoon at the onset of a headache or migraine. Take up to 3 more times every 20 minutes if symptoms don’t go away after the first dose. It’s important to know that everyone’s headaches and migraines do not stem from the same problem. If this remedy does not work for you, you may need to try a different one.

**Disclaimer: Please consult with your physician if pregnant or breastfeeding.

And there's your headache and migraine tincture! Easy right? Be sure to visit my website to view all of the natural remedies you can easily make at home.

Yours in Health,

Ashley CNP, CH, CRM