Author: You know how you can be all grown up, with a family of your own, and the minute somebody says, “My head hurts,” you sound just like your mom? “Come sit down, honey. I’ll put the kettle on.” That’s the part I love about the home remedies we pick up from Mom and Grandma. Years later, we’re in our own kitchens, reaching for a favorite mug and doing those same little things for the people we love.
This homemade headache honey fits right into that tradition. It’s a simple blend of honey, ground ginger, and chamomile that you can stir into a cup of tea or enjoy straight off the spoon. The ginger gives it a little kick, the chamomile adds a gentle floral flavor, and the whole thing comes together in one small jar. You can mix up a batch while the kettle heats.
What You’ll Need for your DIY Headache Honey
- Honey
- Chamomile flower powder
- Ginger root powder
- A small, clean, dry glass jar with a lid
- A butter knife or narrow spoon for mixing
Use a honey you already like in tea. A pourable one makes the mixing easier. As for the ginger and chamomile, there’s room to make this your own. If ginger usually tastes a little spicy to you, start with more chamomile and a lighter hand with the ginger.
Can I Use Manuka Honey for Headache Honey?
If you’ve been looking up Manuka honey for headaches and wondering whether you need to buy a jar for this recipe, you can use the honey you already have. Clover honey is a nice choice if you want the ginger to stand out. Wildflower honey can bring out the floral side of the chamomile.
And if Manuka is what’s in your cupboard, that works here, too. Go with whichever one you’d happily eat off the spoon!
How to Make Headache Honey
Spoon the ginger and chamomile powders into your jar until, together, they fill it about halfway. Give them a quick stir so you won’t end up with one unexpectedly gingery spoonful later.
Slowly pour honey over the powders until they’re completely covered. Give the honey a moment to sink in. It’s tempting to fill the jar right to the rim, but leave yourself a little stirring room!
Run a clean butter knife down the inside of the glass and gently stir from the bottom up. This helps release trapped air and catches those little pockets of dry powder hiding in the corners. Keep mixing until you have an even, spoonable paste. If it feels too stiff to stir, work in a little more honey.
Wipe any sticky honey off the rim and close the lid. Your ginger and chamomile honey is ready to use.
How to Use Your Headache Honey
When your head aches and a warm drink sounds good, stir a small spoonful into your favorite tea. The honey will melt into the drink, but some of the ground ginger and chamomile may settle at the bottom. I’d keep the spoon in the mug for another little swirl halfway through.
You can also enjoy a little straight from a clean, dry spoon. The ginger comes through more strongly that way, so start with a small taste. And honestly, you don’t have to save it for a headache. A spoonful in a mug of lemon tea sounds pretty good on an ordinary chilly afternoon, too.
A Few More Ways to Enjoy Ginger Chamomile Honey
Try swirling a little into a bowl of warm oatmeal with chopped apples. The ginger tastes especially good with apple, and the warmth helps the thick honey slide right off the spoon. For something quicker, spread a thin layer over buttered toast. Start with just one corner if you’re unsure how much ginger you like. That first bite will tell you exactly how generous to be with the rest!
Does Honey Help With Headaches?
If you’ve ever looked up honey for headaches while waiting for the kettle to boil, you probably wanted to know whether that spoonful would actually make the pain go away. There’s little good evidence that eating honey stops a headache or a migraine attack. Think of this recipe as something comforting to sip alongside your usual headache care. National Migraine Centre
Can Honey Cause Headaches?
Maybe you’re asking about honey and headaches for the opposite reason. You had honey in your tea yesterday afternoon, and by dinner your head was pounding. How do you tell whether the two are connected? One afternoon is tricky to untangle. If it keeps happening, jot down when the headache started, what you ate, and whether you skipped a meal that day. A few quick notes on your phone can help you spot a pattern worth discussing with your doctor.
Are There Foods to Avoid With Migraine?
Look up a migraine foods to avoid list and you can come away wondering what on earth to make for lunch. Aged cheeses and cured meats often show up because they contain tyramine, a substance that some people report as a migraine trigger. Whether those foods bother you is individual. If you’ve always enjoyed cheddar on your sandwich without a problem, its place on somebody else’s list is little reason to change your lunch.
A quick family note before you share the jar. Babies under 12 months should never have honey, even stirred into a drink, because of the risk of infant botulism. Chamomile can also cause a reaction in people allergic to ragweed or daisies. If you take warfarin, check with your pharmacist before using this blend.
My favorite way to serve this is to ask, “Which mug do you want?” Every family seems to have that one oversized, slightly chipped mug everyone reaches for when they’re feeling a little rough. Fill it with their favorite tea, give the honey a good stir, and sit down with them for a few minutes. That last part is worth passing down, too.
Save this homemade headache honey recipe to your Pinterest board for the next time you want to put together a little jar, or share it with the person who always put the kettle on for you.
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