Do you often feel throbbing or pulsating pain in your head? It could be a migraine. While the diagnosis and treatment require the intervention of a doctor, there are a couple of ingredients in your kitchen that can help you manage the condition.
Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya, Ayurvedic Expert and Co-founder of The Kadamba Tree, shared a reel on her Instagram highlighting the benefits of these ingredients in helping you experience relief.
Cumin Seeds And Cardamom Tea For Migraine
Cumin and cardamom are two spices in the kitchen associated with many health benefits, including flushing out toxins from the body. They promote digestion and help with weight loss too. However, this is probably the first time you must have read that a cup of tea containing these two ingredients can help you manage migraines.
Ingredients For Cumin-Cardamom Tea
- 1 coarsely crushed cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 glass of water
- 5 mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
Method To Prepare Cumin-Cardamom Tea
- Add these ingredients to water and boil them for 3-5 minutes on medium flame.
- Strain the mixture and enjoy the tea an hour after lunch or dinner. You can also have it when you are experiencing migraine.
The expert mentioned in her caption that this tea recipe also works well in offering relief from stress and nausea. You can also have it before bed to improve sleep.
Soaked Raisins For Migraine
You have to soak at least 10-15 raisins overnight and have them first thing in the morning. They are associated with alleviating symptoms of migraine and offering relief from the throbbing pain.
She added that if a person consumes them every day for at least 12 weeks, the ingredients can improve the overall well-being of the body. It also helps the body combat nausea, acidity, irritation, and one-sided headache.
Apart from this, soaked raisins or soaked raisin water also has other benefits for your health, including detoxifying the liver, boosting immunity, aiding indigestion, helping with weight loss, improving bone strength, regulating blood pressure, and managing heart health.
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Cow Ghee For Migraine
According to the ayurvedic expert, no kitchen ingredient works like cow ghee, when it comes to creating a balance between mind and body. You can include it in your diet in a few ways,
- Add two drops of the ingredient to your nose
- Add to roti or cook vegetables in the ghee
- Have it with milk before bedtime
- Consume cow ghee with some ayurvedic medicines to combat migraine
It is loaded with vitamin A, which is essential for the immune and reproductive systems. The ingredient promotes healthy cell growth and is considered keto-friendly.
Omega-3 fatty acids in cow ghee remove bad cholesterol from the body and ensure your heart remains healthy. It contains dairy fat and amino acids that ensure you are able to digest it without experiencing issues.
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