Saffron is very widely used in Ayurveda treatment.
Here is a simple and effective Ayurvedic home remedy using saffron and ghee to relieve migraine type of headache.
What You Need :
Saffron – fine powder – 1 small pinch.
Ghee – 1 teaspoon
How to Prepare? : Add the small pinch of saffron to a teaspoon of ghee and mix thoroughly
How to Use?
- Do a facial massage with plain sesame oil or Maha Narayana taila followed by mild hot fomentation with a towel dipped in hot water over the face.
- Nasya treatment : This fine mixture of saffron and ghee (clarified butter) is instilled into each nostril early in the morning, on empty stomach.
- After instilling, it is better not to take bath or food for 20 minutes. Some people may expel mucous from nostrils after this treatment.
Precautions : it is better to start with one drop to each nostril. This remedy can be continued for a period of two weeks.
Better to avoid this remedy during cloudy days. It is best to take up this home remedy after consulting with your Ayurvedic doctor.