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Dandelion | 1 part
| Mix the tinctures together. Take 1 tsp, as needed to alleviate symptoms. |
| Hormonal Migraine Formula #2 |
Vitex | 2 parts
Feverfew | 1 part
| Mix the tinctures together. Take 1 tsp. once a day through the month. |
| The dosage of Formula #1 may be increased until the desired relief is experienced. The dosage regime may be altered as necessary, varying time of day and quantity of dose to suit individual needs. For example, one may take the whole dose first thing in the morning or take smaller amounts at frequent intervals throughout the day. |
| Herbalists have developed many approaches to migraine, reflecting the diversity of people and their response to herbs. Here is an example from a modern woman herbalist, Deb Soule: 16 |
| Be as kind and patient with yourself as possible. Migraines usually take a few months or even longer to decrease in severity. The following herbs help to ease a migraine headache. Take as tea or tincture whenever you feel a migraine or regular headache coming on. |
| Deb Soule's Migraine Formula |
Feverfew | 3 parts
Lemon balm | 1 part
Passionflower | 1/2 part
Rosemary | 1 part
Basil | 1 part
Ginkgo leaf | 2 parts
| Dose and use: |
| Pour 1 quart of hot steaming water over 6 Tbs. of herbs and steep, covered, 5 to 15 minutes. Drink |
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