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This article is from the Natural Migraine
Cures FAQ, by an588@freenet.carleton.ca (Catherine Woodgold)
with numerous contributions by others.
7.5) Herbs
Feverfew helps many migraine sufferers. It's claimed by some to
be best to eat fresh leaves, one small leaf per day. It should
be taken regularly; benefit is seen after 6-8 weeks.
Side effects include sore mouth, mouth ulcers and upset
stomach (and vivid dreams?). Damage to smooth muscle or
vasculature is indicated in some experiments: see the
Medicinal HerbFAQ [19] or do your own medline search [20].
Take after eating. Someone warns not to take it if pregnant
as it is a natural abortifacient. Others state three fresh
leaves chewed and swallowed as soon as the migraine commences
can dispose of the migraine. It has a very bitter taste.
Jacquie Naughton (nw2@toronto.cbc.ca) uses a combination of
equal amounts of feverfew, lavender, sage, mint, lemon balm and
rosemary infused as a tea when she has a migraine.
Reishi mushroom is also said to help against migraines.
Tiger Balm rubbed on the pain has been used, but only helps some people.
Someone recommended the book "Herbs for Headaches and
Migraine" [6].
See also the Medicinal HerbFAQ [19].
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