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Anyone tried this tea did it help you with migraines ?

I have never heard it used for migraines.  
 
https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/skullcap-herb.html

curlysister said "I have never heard it used for migraines.     https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/skullcap-herb.html "

this magazine I have it says skullcap is a member of the mint family relieves migraines & tension headaches . I was just asking if a real person has ever tried it & did it work for them .

I would be very careful taking advice anywhere except from a real herbalist, preferably one who has decades of experience, and is respected in the community of herbalism. I am extremely careful to check out whatever I hear by checking it against a known, trusted source. I would encourage you to do the same and in doing so, feel comfortable recommending all sources mentioned in my post.  
 
Mountain Rose Herbs, http://www.herbaleducation.net/herbs-glance and hollowreedholistic.ca (in Winnipeg) have good information. You can sometimes find free courses and paid ones through http://www.internationalintegrative.com where Western herbalism, Chinese medicine and Ayurveda are taught.  
 
The following is a site of an older herbalist-midwife, highly respected in both communities. She mentions skullcap:  
 
http://www.wisewomantradition.com/healingwise/2006/07/q_hello_susun_i.html  
 
There is a bit more detail on http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/August08/wisewoman.htm where it says that skullcap works well with St. Joan''s/John''s wort. Taken together, they ease migraines, relax stiff muscles, and relieve pain throughout the body.  
 
In a stressful situation, the author takes 1-2 drops of skullcap in the morning, right after rising. It seems to strengthen my nervous system.  
 
Also, Rosemary Gladstar (another older highly respected herbalist) suggests this beautiful tea for headaches and it has helped me deal with migraines, if caught early on, sometimes:  
1 part basil leaf  
1 part lemon balm  
1/4 part chamomile and/or lavender flower  
 
Mix well. Use 1 tsp. dried/2 tsp. fresh herb blend per cup of boiling water. Pour boiling water over the herbs, let infuse for 10 minutes, then strain.  
Drink warm/at room temperature. Also try soaking your feet in hot water.  
 
Hope I helped. Migraines are not fun.  
 
Edited by Flutterby, 2018-02-18 17:24:54

No harm in trying anything and everything.  
 
I assume you right on top of your triggers. I used to get cluster headaches, I grew out of them. I did some experimenting and developed a good list of my triggers. Not fool [proof, but helpful.  
 
I developed gout 5 years ago. I perfectly control it with diet. Other men prefer pain, doctors, and pills. I prefer diet.

It is good to identify your triggers. For me it is Chevy exhaust, old & new...weird, I know. Not drinking enough water also hurts my head. I know of two people that are triggered by tartrazine (yellow #5), an artificial/synthetic color. My daughter's trigger is smoke (cigarette and cigar).

Sounds interesting.

Here is another great place to find information. It is out of Toronto and sells many herbs.  
 
https://www.richters.com/qa-search.cgi?category=Medicinal&cart_id=2502091.29958