If you are looking for natural migraine relief, consider the herb feverfew. Feverfew has been used for more than a century for headaches, migraine, arthritis and other pain conditions in the body. It’s pain killing properties are the stuff of folk lore but recent studies back this remedy as a potent migraine buster.
A number of studies continue to show that feverfew is effective at reduce pain and length of a migraine and also at preventing future occurrences of migraines. It can take a number of months of using feverfew before you realize the full effects of this herbal migraine remedy. It is recommended that you start with a lose dose of about 50 mg daily and slowly increasing the dosage to avoid side effects
Feverfew is also used for tinnitus, vertigo, heartburn, indigestion, psoriasis, asthma, nausea and various menstrual or fertility problems. The common side effects associated with the short-term use feverfew are not serious. These side effects include nausea, canker sores, bloating and digestive problems. Long-term use can produce side effects including nervousness, insomnia, joint pain and stiff muscles.
All prescription migraine medications have side effects and some can be quite serious. Although there are side effects associated with using feverfew, these side effects are milder and less serious than prescription migraine drugs and even less serious than over-the-counter pain remedies, which often do not provide effective migraine relief.
It should also be noted that pregnant or nursing women and children should consult their doctor before using feverfew or any other migraine treatment. Remember that you should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplements alongside prescriptions medication to avoid potential drug interactions. If a supplement (herbal, nutritional or homeopathic) has the ability to treat a condition or disorder, it also has the ability to interact with other treatment modalities.
Give feverfew a try. If it provides migraine relief, it will certainly be on your short-list of migraine health plans and tactics.