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Nervous / Mental

Tension-type headache

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Topical peppermint oil has human data for tension-type headache. Feverfew is more migraine-prevention than TTH. Rule out secondary headache.

Primary plants

  1. Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
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    PeppermintHuman data

    Mentha × piperita

    10% peppermint oil in ethanol, topical to temples/forehead — human TTH data.

    Typical. Topical as studied. Keep off eyes and mucosa. Not for infants.

    Safety. Irritation. Never oral oil for this indication as first-line.

  2. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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    LavenderStrong traditional

    Lavandula angustifolia

    Inhaled oil is traditional for tension; oral Silexan is an anxiety plant that may help the substrate.

    Typical. Inhaled; do not drink the bottle.

    Safety. Irritation.

Supportive plants2
  • Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
    FeverfewHuman data
    Tanacetum parthenium

    Migraine-prevention file more than TTH. Mention so you don't confuse the two.

    Typical. Leaf 50–150 mg/day for migraine prophylaxis, not acute TTH.

    Safety. Mouth ulcers, rebound if stopped, Asteraceae, anticoagulants.

  • White willow (Salix alba)
    White willowStrong traditional
    Salix alba

    Salicin analgesic if they refuse NSAIDs and accept the same risks.

    Typical. Bark extract short course.

    Safety. Bleed/ulcer/Reye logic.

When this is not enough

  • Thunderclap, focal neuro, fever/stiff neck, new headache in pregnancy, cancer, immunosuppression

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All nervous / mental diagnoses