Feverfew & Migraines

Migraines are characterized by strong intense pain, pressure on the head And is usually accompanied with other symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to sounds and lights. Migraine may last for several hours.

What can you do if you suffer migraines?

Of course you have to go your doctor. He may prescribe some traditional pain killers but usually people who suffer migrains do not do well with those. Maybe you should try an alternative way to tray to treat your migraine but please always ask your doctor first.

What is feverfew?

Alternative healers and herbalist have known abgout the everfew herb for reducing fever (hence the name!). More recently, feverfew is also used for other health ailmentssuch as for migraines. Also, it has been used to treat arthritis and digestive problems.

Feverfew has anti-inflammatory activity which is good for any pain that is inflammatory in nature such as a migraine. More especifically, feverfew has a chemical called parthenolide which is a anti-dilating agent. During a migraine, and many headaches, blood vessels dilate and cause pain.

How do you take feverfew?

Speak to your doctor fiest, before taking any new medication or herb. Here is a "recommended" dose of feverfew: daily,125 mg. of dried feverfew (0.2% of parthenolide). Again, please be aware that the information in this article should not be considered medical advice. Only your doctor can tell you the exact dose of feverfew or any other herb.

Are there any other alternatives for a migrain sufferer?

Yes, you can try accupunture, or meditation, and visualization techniques. Also, Chiropractic massages and maneuvering of the spinecan help migarine sufferers.

Source:

Pittler and Ernst, E (2004). "Feverfew for preventing migraine". Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (1):

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14973986

Ernst E, Pittler MH. The efficacy and safety of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.): an update of a systematic review.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11276299?

The information in this article is not meant to treat, diagnose, prescribe or cure any ailment. Always check with your doctor before taking any products or following any advice you have read on this or any other article here or on any other website. Always ask your doctor before you start, stop or change anything that has been previously prescribed. Certain herbs and holistic remedies are unsuitable to take if you are pregnant or nursing and must always be cleared by your doctor before use.