Migraine Soothe Decoction

Migraine Relief Kada (Herbal Decoction)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water

• 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated or crushed) – reduces inflammation, soothes nausea

• 5–6 tulsi (holy basil) leaves – calming, anti-stress

• 4–5 peppercorns – improves circulation

• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds) – eases headache due to indigestion or gas

• ½ tsp coriander seeds – cooling and reduces heat-induced headaches

• 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) – calming effect on nerves

• A pinch of turmeric – anti-inflammatory

• (Optional) A few strands of saffron – traditional nerve relaxant

• Honey or jaggery (optional, for taste)

Method:

1. Boil 1 cup water in a saucepan.

2. Add all the ingredients (except honey/jaggery).

3. Simmer for 7–8 minutes until water reduces slightly.

4. Strain into a cup.

5. Add a little honey/jaggery if needed (avoid if migraine is triggered by sugar).

6. Drink warm, preferably at the first sign of headache.

Benefits:

• Ginger & Tulsi → Reduce inflammation & calm nerves.

• Pepper & Ajwain → Improve blood circulation & relieve tension-type pain.

• Fennel & Coriander → Cooling, balance heat-related triggers.

• Turmeric → Anti-inflammatory, helps long-term prevention.

Note:

• Drink once a day during migraine onset, or 2–3 times a week for prevention.

• Avoid on an empty stomach if you’re prone to acidity.

• Each person’s triggers differ; observe how your body responds.