There are many different types of headaches. I have found over the years that headaches can be caused by digestive disorders Once I repair and restore the gut—most headaches go away. Of course tension and stress may cause headaches as well as the Chinese say ‘weak kidneys’ and a ‘ sluggish liver . ‘
There are many remedies for external application of oils of ginger, peppermint and wintergreen. My father swore by Tiger Balm for any headache or joint pain.
I prefer to make a tea blend of equal parts of the following herbs with good success.