Can Feverfew Help With Your Migraines?

December 14th, 2007 · No Comments

by Paulina Jenkins

Feverfew is a plant originally found in the southern parts of Europe and the region of the Caucasus. For hundreds of years it has been recognized as an alternative medicine. There are many other names for feverfew and that include flirtwort, wild quinine, nosebleed, featherfoil and wild chamomile.

The parthenolide found in feverfew gives relief to muscle cramps and spasms. Feverfew is used by herbalists to treat and prevent migraines. It has been a popular remedy for migraine headaches. Feverfew is also effective for many other health problems.

Feverfew is a relaxant for muscles and is useful in treating muscle cramps particularly those of the upper back. In addition, it helps to ease premenstrual headaches, arthritis, headache pain, menstrual cramping and rheumatic pain.

Feverfew is found to be of great benefits to sufferers of seasonal allergies, hay fever, asthma and sinus. It is also a liver tonic and an aid to improve digestion and a poor appetite. Clinical studies have shown that feverfew is able to tone down the redness or blotchiness on the skin.

You can get feverfew in the form of tablets, capsules, tea or tincture. Usually there is about 205 mcg of parthenolide in the tablet or capsule. Many people are of the opinion that tea made from fresh feverfew is more potent. You can feel the effect only after continual use of about four to six weeks. The normal dosage is 100 to 300 mg taken between three to four times everyday. Feverfew is non-toxic and safe with minimal side effects. It is not recommended for young children, pregnant and nursing women. Feverfew is well tolerated if it is not taken in excess. Some common side effects are upset stomach or nervousness.

With the increase in medical research and popularity of feverfew its medicinal values are becoming more acceptable. Feverfew is not a quick fix for migraines. It is best used to prevent recurring migraines over long period. However, studies by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that feverfew extract can be used effectively to treat a type of leukemia in humans.

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About the Author: Paulina Jenkins has a blog where she shares her views on alternative medicine. Feverfew is best used for migraines. Feverfew also has many other medicinal benefits other than treating migraines. You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own unique content version here.

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