Remedy
Pain shelfGinger Tea for Headache
For tension headaches, sinus headaches, mild migraines. Don't wait — start early.
From the household notebook
“Sir dard ho raha hai? Pehle adrak chai piyo. Tablet mat lo turant — pehle yeh try karo.”
Dadima’s tip: Sir dard ka sabse bada kaaran dehydration — pehle paani piyo. Phir adrak chai.
You will need
Ingredients
adrak
1 inch crushedSubstitute ginger powder
Availability Available abroad
pani
1.5 cupsAvailability Available abroad
shahad
1 tspSubstitute gur
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Crush ginger
- Boil water with ginger 5-7 minutes
- Strain, add honey
- Drink warm
- Bonus: Apply ginger paste on forehead/temples
Works best for
headachesir dardtension headachemild migraine
Dosage
1-2 cups when headache strikes. Ginger paste on temples 10-15 min.
When not to use
Not for severe or sudden headaches — these need immediate medical attention.