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| response. However, average duration of use will vary among migraine patients. Success should be measured by decreased frequency, severity and duration of migraine attacks. Don't use feverfew if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you are already taking prescription medications for migraines, consult a healthcare professional before using feverfew. |
| Some people find that regular use of feverfew is enough to control or even clear their migraines. However, for others, additional herbal support may also be in order. Ginkgo offers some very relevant properties mainly due to its ability to tone the blood vessel walls as well as reduce the tendency for platelet clumping to occur. Ginkgo extract standardized to 24 percent flavone glycosides is recommended at a dose of 120 mg daily in two to three divided doses. |
| Many phytotherapists in Britain focus upon supporting the liver in migraine treatments. As an example consider the following mixture suggested by Mrs. Nalda Gosling F.N.I.M.H., one of Britain's most respected herbal clinicians. |
| Mrs. Gosling's Formula for Migraine |
Mix equal parts of the following dried herbs:
Motherwort | Centaury
Vervain | Wild carrot
Dandelion root |
| Simmer 3/4 oz. of this mixture for 15 minutes in 2 cups of water. Strain. Drink 4-6 oz. of this tea 3 times a day. |
| European Folk Remedy for Migraine |
| Make a tea mixture of the following dried herbs: |
| 2 parts rosemary |
| 2 parts peppermint |
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