Pain
Headache
Tension, frontal or one-sided headaches.
⚡ Quick & easy version · 2 min
Peppermint Temple Rub
Only a few things you probably already have at home.
You need
- ◆Fresh mint or peppermint tea
Steps
- Crush fresh mint (or a cooled peppermint tea bag) and rub on your temples.
- Rest in a dark room and drink water.
Chrysanthemum & Goji Tea
You need
- ◆6 chrysanthemum flowers
- ◆10 goji berries
How to make it
- 1
Steep 5–8 min in hot water.
- 2
Drink when tense, with eye strain or a hot head.
Helpful herbs
The TCM view
Liver Yang rising (stress, temples), Wind-Cold, or blood deficiency. Classic: Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San.
Food tips
Eat / do
- Regular meals
- Water
Avoid
- Alcohol
- Skipping meals
- Too much screen time
Sources
- Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
- Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
- NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)
- NCCIH – Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know
- Memorial Sloan Kettering – About Herbs database (interactions & safety)
- Thuisarts.nl – Dutch GP advice (when to see a doctor)
⚠ Safety
- Sudden 'worst ever' headache, stiff neck, vision loss or weakness: call emergency services.
- Not a replacement for medical care. Ask a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.