Are there herbal remedies to prevent migraines?
Feverfew Researchers suspect that a herbal remedy called feverfew reduces the frequency and intensity of migraines by preventing the dilatation of blood vessels and inflammation. The recommended dose to prevent migraines is 80 to 100 milligrams of powdered feverfew leaf once per day. Taking the herb at the onset of a migraine to ease the symptoms may help to lessen the intensity and duration. Feverfew rarely causes side effects other than mild gastrointestinal upset. The herb may cause an allergic reaction to people sensitive to members of the Asteracease/Compositae plant family: ragweed, daisy, marigold, and chrysanthemums. Like many other herbs, the safety of feverfew has not been studied in pregnant or nursing women or those with liver or kidney disease.
