Migraine attackscan be painful and even debilitating.
Many people with migraines have become interested in tea as a possible relief frommigraine symptoms.
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What Does Headache Pain Feel Like?
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Migraines are recurring headaches causing intense pain that can feel like throbbing or pulsing.
There is limited research on the effectiveness of tea for treating migraines.
However, there is some evidence that tea may help with migraine pain.
Caffeine shouldn’t be used to treat frequent migraines, however.
However, the following teas have been shown to help relieve pain.
Does Caffeine Help Migraines?
Caffeine is an ingredient in many over-the-counter (OTC) headache medications because it helps reduce inflammation.
Caffeine is also a vasoconstrictor, which means that it narrows blood vessels to restrict blood flow.
You may find a certain amount of caffeine can help relieve migraine pain.
Those with caffeine sensitivity may metabolize caffeine more slowly.
Dosage
There is no recommended or standardized dosage for tea intake.
However, when consumed in moderation, it is generally considered to be safe.
Always research the ingredients in your tea and speak with your physician about drinking it if you are pregnant.
However, you’re able to buy loose leaf tea as well.
The following two recipes can help provide migraine relief.
Honey Green Tea Recipe
This cozy green tea recipe may offer some relief from migraine symptoms.
This recipe makes a single serving.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Heat water in a teapot.
When water is hot but not boiling, carefully pour into a heatproof mug containing one teabag.
Let steep for one to three minutes before removing the teabag.
Stir in one teaspoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon.
Let cool, if needed, before drinking.
Turmeric (Curcumin) Tea Recipe
Curcumin is an ingredient inturmericand has anti-inflammatory benefits.
It is also responsible for turmerics orange color and unique flavor.
Curcumin may help relieve migraine symptoms and has many other anti-inflammatory benefits as well.
Place all ingredients in a heatproof mug.
Carefully fill the mug with warm-to-hot (not boiling) water.
Let the tea bag steep for three minutes, then discard.
The curcumin may begin to settle, so stir between sips to mix it up.
A Word From Verywell
Migraines are painful and debilitating.
The cause, treatment, and prevention of migraines and their symptoms can be a complex topic.
There is often no simple solution, and sometimes people must try different types of therapies to find relief.
Drinking certain teas has been shown to help with migraine pain.
It can also provide a soothing reprieve from busy schedules.
Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which means that it narrows blood vessels.
Depending on the pop in and severity of your migraines, finding relief from pain may take some time.
Start by discussing your migraine symptoms with your physician, including potential prescription and OTC medications to provide relief.
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