* [[Eucalyptus]] oil : Eucalyptus oil, like peppermint oil, has been used for centuries to relive pain and other ailments. In fact, several medications in the pharmaceutical market incorporate eucalyptus oil due to its therapeutic effect. As a therapy for headache, eucalyptus oil, an extract of the leaves and twigs from the plant Eucalyptus globulus is applied on the forehead and temples and massaged effectively. In a study made at the University of Kiel in Germany, it shows that eucalyptus oil is effective in relieving headache to some degree. Aside from it, it improves mental performance and helps calm the body from stresses.
*[[Lavender]] : Several migraine sufferers have found relief in products with lavender extract. For some, they mix lavender essential oil into the vapor bath. The steam with the scent of lavender enters the nose and the pores that help ease headache symptoms. Placing a warm damp towel with lavender scent is also helpful in reliving the pain. The name lavender has therapeutic origin; from the word “lava”, it simply denoted washing or purifying the body and spirit.
*[[Willow bark ]] : There are already plenty of evidences that show that willow bark is effective relief for headaches. According to studies, the salicin compound in willow bark has an anti-inflammatory effect in the body. Willow bark is the dried bark of various willow trees. The dried bark is simmered with water and taken as a tea. The bark is also powderized and placed in a capsule to be taken orally to relieve headaches. There are some side effects when taking willow bark to treat headaches, yet evidences shows that the tendency of getting gastrointestinal upset is unlikely compared to chemical pain relievers.* [[Skullcap]] is a safe, effective solution for tension headaches and tension itself
* [[Wild Angelica]] (Bai Zhi) is common used in chinese medicine for is for sudden headaches
*Fever few [[Feverfew]] : From the sunflower family, feverfew, or Tanacetum parthenium, has for centuries, shown to be effective in clearing the headache. Feverfew is mostly used to treat those suffering from migraine headaches, especially for women with hormonal imbalances.
*Chili Pepper : The idea of eating hot and spicy pepper sometimes gives one a headache, but chili pepper is indeed an effective food to remedy the pain experienced during headache. Headache is considered to be an inflammation of certain parts of the head that gives one of the inflammatory signs - pain. The capsaicin in chili peppers, the substance that gives its powerful smell, is found out to help in relieving pain symptoms, as well as the other symptoms of inflammation. Another preparation of capsaicin, topical cream, which is used mainly by those suffering from arthritis, might also be helpful when applied on the head by those experiencing headaches.
*[[Spinach]] : If headache is due to an inflammation, while spinach contains anti-inflammatory benefits, then spinach is good for headaches. Spinach contains plenty of flavonoids that have shown o fight inflammation of the different parts of the body. According to some claims, spinach can lower the blood pressure, prevent the person from experiencing alcoholic hangover and relieve headaches. If the reason of the headache is due to decreasing iron levels, spinach can help by retaining the iron levels of the body, resulting therefore to decreased tendency to experience headaches.