4 Kinds of Tea That Could Help Alleviate Your Next Headache or Migraine

According to Carli, "there is some evidence that ginger, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, might help decrease vessel inflammation and therefore soothe the symptoms of a headache." Next time, reach for a ginger tea like this Joyà Zing Loose Leaf Herbal Tea ($35, originally $39), which features zesty ginger, sweet licorice, and earthy, adaptogenic astragalus. With this tea, you can help alleviate your headache, support your digestion, and boost your immune system all at once.

Peppermint tea is a great option for headaches and migraines as well, as Carli noted that "the active ingredient of peppermint, menthol, is known to decrease pain associated with tension headaches." Although Carli maintains that "research is limited for herbal teas to resolve migraines," you can try a tea like this Harry & David Peppermint Bark Tea ($13) to help alleviate your symptoms. It even includes a holiday-festive mix of cocoa and mint, so it's a win-win.

Carli also recommends willow bark for headache relief, which she says "has been used as a pain remedy since ancient times." However, she warns that "willow bark interferes with OTC medicines like aspirin and with prescription blood thinners, so avoid willow bark if you take those." Try the ancient remedy for yourself with this White Willow Bark Tea ($4), which is blended with cramp bark and ginger, giving it powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Chrysanthemum is used in Chinese medicine to treat a range of conditions including migraines, hypertension, and throat inflammation, according to Dr. Josh Axe, a chiropractic doctor, certified doctor of natural medicine, and clinical nutritionist. A centuries-old treatment, chrysanthemum tea "contains a high content of anthocyanins, which are known as powerful antioxidants." Try the therapeutic herb with this Earthwise Beauty Chrysanthemum Herbal Tea ($28), which is a naturally sweet, soothing whole-flower loose tea that's sourced from a small family farm in Hangzhou, China, and grown with zero pesticides. Caffeine-free with a light fragrance, it's the perfect relaxing bedtime drink, too.