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Migraine Headaches Natural Treatment Relief
Herbs in the Treatment of Migraine Headaches
Migraines are severe headaches, which can be linked to food sensitivity, pollutants, menstrual cycle, or stress. It is associated with changes in tensions within the arteries of the brain. Untreated symptoms may last for a few minutes or several days.
Among the herbs known to have positive effects on Migraines is "Feverfew", which has a nice story. The wife of Britain's National Coal Board suffered chronic migraines. "A miner heard about her problem and told her he'd had the same problem, but found relief when he began chewing feverfew leaves every day. After 14 months of doing the same thing, the woman was free of her searing headaches."
Dr. E. Stewart Johnson of the City of London Migraine Clinic. He tried the idea with ten other patients, all of whom felt similar relief.
Dr. Johnson then did a test - feverfew vs. placebo - and the feverfew significantly outperformed the placebo. He did another test and concluded the feverfew cut migraines by 24%. Feverfew is available is capsules and tablets; use as directed. Combine with other tranquilizers and analgesics, such as valerian or Jamaican dogwood tincture, taking up to 20 drops three times a day. Caution: avoid iftaking warfarin; side effects of eating leaves can include mouth ulcers.
Lavender is a sedative; analgesic with anti-spasmodic action; coooling, bitter remedy useful for "hot" migraines. Dilute 10 drops of lavender oil in 25 ml carrier oil and massage into the temples at the first hint of symptoms; take an infusion made from the flowers. After the massage, drink an infusion of lavender flower and vervain (total of 30 g herb to 500 ml water) in half-cup doses. Caution - avoid high doses in pregnancy.
Jamaican Dogwood is a sedative and anodyne; useful for pain associated with nervous tension. Take up to 2 ml. tincture three times a day, or take a decoction made with 10 g to 750 ml. water.
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