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F-Migraines loose leaf herbal tea in black canister with tan label and brand logo, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Organic Herbal Tea | Savory & Herbaceous | Caffeine-Free

Organic Head Ease Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Earthy

A savory herbalist's blend built on Feverfew and White Willow Bark. The cup for when your head feels heavy and you need to slow down.

Ingredients: Organic Feverfew, Organic Nettle Leaf, Organic White Willow Bark, Organic Lavender Flowers, Organic Rosemary Leaf, Organic Sage Leaf.

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About F-Migraines

The savory herbal blend for when the pressure builds.

Six herbs working together, built around Feverfew and White Willow Bark. Feverfew has been the Western herbalist's go-to for head tension since the first century, with records of use in ancient Greece and Rome. White Willow Bark contains salicin, a natural compound that the body converts into salicylic acid, the same active ingredient that led chemists to synthesize aspirin in 1897. Nettle Leaf, Lavender, Rosemary, and Sage round the blend out, adding mineral depth and aromatic softness. The cup tastes savory, not sweet. Earthy, herbaceous, grounding. Closer to a comforting broth than a fruit tea.

Why the herbalist tradition pairs these plants.

Feverfew and White Willow Bark have been used together in Western herbal formulas for centuries, a pairing that appears in British and European herbalism texts dating back to the 1600s. The logic: Feverfew addresses the intensity, White Willow addresses the dull ache underneath, and the aromatic herbs (Lavender, Rosemary, Sage) work on the tension that lives in the jaw, neck, and shoulders. Nettle Leaf adds mineral content and a grounding, vegetal backbone. The blend works as a ritual, not a quick fix. Slow sips, dim room, quiet moment.

The compress ritual.

Brew a strong batch (2 teaspoons in 8 ounces, steep 10 minutes), let it cool to lukewarm, then soak a clean washcloth in the tea. Wring out the excess and place the compress over your forehead or the back of your neck. The cooling sensation combined with the aromatic oils (linalool from Lavender, cineole from Rosemary) creates a topical moment of relief. A folk practice that has been around as long as the herbs themselves. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Herbaceous and savory. The sharp, piney scent of Rosemary meets the soft floral of Lavender, with an earthy, green undertone from Nettle and Feverfew.

In the cup: Savory and medicinal in a grounding way. The Sage and Rosemary lead with an earthy, almost broth-like quality. The Lavender softens the middle. The White Willow Bark and Feverfew add a subtle bitterness that reads as cleansing, not off-putting.

Finish: Clean, drying, with a lingering herbal coolness. A touch of honey rounds the bitter edge if you need it.

Why You'll Love It

Feverfew, the herbalist's classic:Tanacetum partheniumhas records of medicinal use dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was known as the "medieval aspirin." The name comes from the Latinfebrifugia, meaning "fever reducer." British herbalism texts from the 1600s onward cite Feverfew as the go-to for head tension and jaw clenching. The plant contains parthenolide, a sesquiterpene lactone studied in modern herbal pharmacology for its action on smooth muscle and inflammatory pathways. Traditional use centers on daily, steady consumption rather than acute dosing.

White Willow Bark, the "nature's aspirin":Salix albacontains salicin, a glycoside that the body converts into salicylic acid upon ingestion. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Native American tribes all documented use of willow bark for pain and inflammation, long before German chemist Felix Hoffmann synthesized acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) from salicin in 1897. The bark's traditional use was steeped as a tea or chewed directly, a practice that continues in modern herbalism.

The aromatic trio:Lavender, Rosemary, and Sage all contain volatile oils (linalool, cineole, camphor) that have been used in Western and Mediterranean herbalism for tension relief, both as teas and as topical applications. The oils work through inhalation and ingestion, which is why this blend also functions as a compress.

F-Migraines loose leaf herbal tea in black canister with tan label and brand logo, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

F-Migraines

$18.00 USD
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What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Balkans, Europe & Caucasus

Nettle Leaf

Urtica dioica

Pacific Northwest & Central Europe

White Willow Bark

Salix alba

Central Europe & Caucasus

Lavender Flowers

Lavandula angustifolia

Haute-Provence, France

Rosemary Leaf

Salvia rosmarinus

Provence, France & Croatia

Sage Leaf

Salvia officinalis

Dalmatian Coast, Croatia & Tuscany

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

A bittersweet daisy, a folk classic for head-to-toe comfort.

In the cup

Feverfew is a small daisy-like herb with feathery leaves and a sharp, bittersweet, slightly citrusy flavor. It has a long history in European folk herbalism, where it earned its name and a steady place in the home apothecary. In tea it pairs well with cooling herbs and brings a clean, green, herbaceous note.

Traditionally grown in Balkans, Europe & Caucasus

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Nettle Leaf

Urtica dioica

A deep-green, mineral-rich leaf, a spring-tonic classic.

In the cup

Nettle is the same plant that stings in the wild, but dried and steeped it is completely tame and deeply nourishing. The cup is green and earthy, close to a vegetal broth. Rich in minerals, nettle has been a spring tonic across Europe and North America for centuries, and it grows abundantly in the Pacific Northwest.

Traditionally grown in Pacific Northwest & Central Europe

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White Willow Bark

Salix alba

A brisk, woodsy bark with a storied place in herbal history.

In the cup

White willow bark has a storied place in herbal history: its natural compounds inspired the discovery of aspirin. In tea it brings a brisk, woodsy, slightly bitter note. A long-used bark in European folk tradition, it adds depth to wellness blends built for comfort and easing into recovery.

Traditionally grown in Central Europe & Caucasus

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Lavender Flowers

Lavandula angustifolia

Soft floral perfume, traditionally used to calm and quiet the mind.

In the cup

Lavender is the purple bud of a Mediterranean shrub, dried at peak fragrance. A little goes a long way: it brings a soft, floral perfume and a faintly sweet, herbal finish to a cup. Long tied to rest and calm in European tradition, it is a natural partner to chamomile in an evening blend. The finest grows in Provence.

Traditionally grown in Haute-Provence, France

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Rosemary Leaf

Salvia rosmarinus

A piney Mediterranean herb, long tied to memory and clarity.

In the cup

Rosemary is the fragrant, needle-like herb of the Mediterranean hillsides, as at home in tea as on the dinner table. The cup is piney, savory, and brisk, a green and resinous lift. Tied to memory and focus since antiquity, when students wore sprigs of it, rosemary brings a clarifying, garden-fresh note to a blend.

Traditionally grown in Provence, France & Croatia

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Sage Leaf

Salvia officinalis

A savory, silver-green herb, the wise one of the garden.

In the cup

Sage is a soft silver-green herb with a warm, savory, slightly peppery flavor. Its name shares a root with wisdom, and it has been a kitchen and apothecary staple around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. In tea it brings a clean, herbaceous depth and is a traditional partner for soothing the throat.

Traditionally grown in Dalmatian Coast, Croatia & Tuscany

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Head Ease Herbal Tea

Steep grounding. Sip relief.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.5 tsp
Leaf
7 min
Steep Time
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

The Quiet Moment Cup
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 to 10 minutes. Sip slowly in a dim room, away from screens. The ritual matters as much as the herbs. The slower you drink it, the more the body registers the signal to slow down.

The Herbal Compress
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons in 8 ounces, steep 10 minutes). Let it cool to lukewarm. Soak a clean washcloth in the tea, wring out the excess, and place it over your forehead or the back of your neck. The cooling sensation plus the aromatic oils (linalool from Lavender, cineole from Rosemary) create a topical moment of relief. A folk practice that predates modern herbalism.

The Bedside Thermos
Brew a full pot (3 teaspoons in 24 ounces, 8 minutes), add a tablespoon of honey, and pour into a thermos. Keep it by the bed. Sip throughout the evening or night as needed. The warmth, the ritual, and the steady herbal extraction all work together. Traditional herbalism doses Feverfew steadily, not acutely.

Loose leaf herbal tea blend with dried herbs and botanicals scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Your Questions About F-Migraines, Answered.

Why does the tin say "F-Migraines"?

That is the original name of the blend, and the label on the tin reflects it. We market the tea as "Head Ease" to describe the feeling it provides without making medical claims, but the formula inside is identical. Same blend, different name for regulatory clarity.

Does this taste medicinal?

Yes, in a grounding way. The Sage, Rosemary, and White Willow Bark give the cup a savory, almost broth-like quality. It tastes more like a comforting kitchen remedy than a sweet tea. Many people find this savory profile soothing when they are not feeling well. A small drizzle of honey softens the bitter edge if you need it.

Are there medication interactions?

Potentially, yes. White Willow Bark contains salicin, which the body converts into salicylic acid, the same compound related to aspirin. If you are allergic to aspirin, taking blood thinners, or on any medication that interacts with NSAIDs, consult your doctor before drinking this tea. This is not medical advice; it is information to take to a qualified practitioner.