A Bunch of Plants to Help with Headaches - Feverfew, Catnip, Mint, Wild Rose, and Pineapple Weed

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Catnip - Nepeta cataria
Feverfew - Tanacetum parthenium
Wild Mint - Mentha arvensis
Peppermint - Mentha piperita
Wild Rose - Rosa spp.
Nootka Rose - Rosa nutkana
Pineapple Weed - Matricaria discoidea
Catnip - Nepeta cataria
Catnip is know for its effect on cats, and it has been used by humans medicinally since Roman times.
Identification of Catnip
Catnip is a perennial herb which grows from a taproot. It has a square stem, is covered with fine white hairs, and has leaves that are heart shaped, coarsely toothed, green on the top and greyish green underneath, and catnip smells minty and a little musty. The flowers of catnip are whitish pink with purple spots and form clusters near the tips.
Catnip Has Medicinal Uses
Catnip has been used to relieve flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, upset stomachs, and other digestive problems, relieve anxiety, and catnip is considered soothing to the nervous system and said to help with insomnia. It is gentle and has been given to young children. Catnip has also been used to relieve headaches and catnip can affect cats but there are no cats on catnip in this video.
Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium has Medicinal Uses
Some of the medicinal uses for feverfew include for the treatment of headaches and migraines. It is said that daily use of feverfew for months has resulted in migraines being reduced in severity and prevented from returning. Feverfew has limited benefit for the relief of headaches. Feverfew has also been used to alleviate inflammation, stress-related tension, pain and inflammation and fevers. Feverfew has also been used to relieve painful menstruation and cramping.
A Warning about Feverfew
Chewing the leaves may cause mouth ulcers. Feverfew is also not recommended for pregnant women because it may affect uterine contractions.
Wild Mint - Mentha arvensis and Peppermint - Mentha pepperita
Identification of Mint
Mint plants have a square stem, smell strongly like mint, and have sharply toothed leaves. One way to tell peppermint and spearmint from wild mint is wild mind has flowers that come from the axil, where the branch meets the stem. Peppermint and spearmint flowers come in terminal clusters.
Medicinal Uses for Mint
Mint flowers and leaves can be used to make a medicinal tea that can help sooth an upset stomach and relieve headaches.
Wild Rose - Rosa spp.
There are several species of wild rose in this area. One of them which I think is the one shown in the video is nootka rosa - Rosa nutkana. All of the four native wild roses in this region have similar edible and medicinal uses.
Identification of Wild Roses
Wild roses are deciduous shrubs with pinnately compound leaves that have 5 to 11 leaflets. The have showy pink flowers with five petals which develop into red rose hips that can persist long into winter. The stems also have thorns and prickles.
Wild Roses Have Medicinal Uses
Wild rose petals have been used to treat headaches. The rose hips are also very high in vitamin C and are also a source of vitamins A, E, zinc, calcium, iron and more.
Pineapple Weed - Matricaria discoidea
Pineapple Weed is a low lying annual plant. It has edible and medicinal uses. It is native to western North America, and can be used in tea for many potential health benefits. It is also called wild chamomile and has been used in many ways similar to chamomile. The flower heads can be eaten raw or added to baking and are nutrient dense. They can be eaten as a trail snack and/or added to baking. Pineapple Weed has been for many digestive complaints such as upset stomach and diarrhea. It has also been used to treat menstrual cramps and by women to build up their blood at childbirth, to aid in delivering the placenta, and to encourage healthy milk. It is also a mild sedative. Pineapple weed has also been used to relieve headaches.
Please consume wild plants at your own risk! Consult multiple reliable sources before consuming any wild plants! This video is for information and entertainment only!
References
Kloos, Scott. Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants. Timber Press, Inc. 2017
MacKinnon, A. Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada. Lone Pine Media Productions (BC) Ltd. 2014.
Parish, R.; Coupe, R.; and Lloyd, D. Plants of the Inland Northwest and Southern Interior British Columbia. BC Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Publishing. 2018
Pojar, Jim and MacKinnon, Andy. Plants of Coastal British Columbia including Washington, Oregon & Alaska. BC Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Publishing. 2004.
Wiles, Briana. Mountain States Medicinal Plants. Timber Press Inc. 2018.
0:00 Introduction
1:21 Catnip
3:06 Feverfew
5:33 Wild Mint
6:54 Peppermint
7:43 Wild Rose
10:58 Pineapple Weed

[@PreppingWithSarge]

thanks! I definitely get relief from the mint family. I apply topically to back of neck when I get a headache. If the headache doesn't completely go away, it will at least reduce intensity of it.

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Good idea! Thank you!

[@dallen4482]

I was planning to make rose hip tea for the vitamin C. Glad to know it’s good for headaches, too! It was nice to meet you today!

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

It was nice to meet you, too! From my reading it's the petals that have been used to treat headaches, but rosehips are loaded with so many vitamins and minerals they would probably help. Thank you!

[@samuelleclairgodzillla2388]

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[@emmalee478]

Catnip is the best!

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Haha! I agree! Thank you!

[@ccccclark2605]

Good explanation. Tks. ✝️🙏❤️

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

You're welcome! Thank you, too!

[@shat7189]

I want to make catnip happen too!

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Haha! Awesome! Thank you!

[@carriebeard9926]

Great info

[@OkanaganGardenerandForager]

Thank you!