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FEVERFEW
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Put an end to migraine
headaches using this
beautiful flower as a
natural remedy ... |
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feverfew |
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Feverfew can reduce
the severity &
frequency of
migraine headaches |
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The
most effective
natural supplement
used to treat
migraines is the
herb feverfew.
Feverfew has been
clinically proven in
many studies to
reduce the frequency
and severity of
migraines in about
75% or people who
use it. Most people
who take feverfew
get fewer migraines,
and when they do get
them, they are much
less severe. |
It's
thought that feverfew
contains substances that
cause relaxation of smooth
muscle tissue that surrounds
arteries of the body.
By relaxing the arteries in
the brain, the active
ingredients in feverfew can
reduce the spasms that are
the primary cause of
migraines.
The uterus also
contains smooth
muscle therefore
feverfew can also
relieve menstrual
cramps.
Feverfew also acts
as an
anti-inflammatory,
by inhibiting the
production of
chemicals that cause
inflammation, and as
a blood thinner, by
inhibiting the
clotting of
platelets.
Feverfew is used to
treat inflammatory
conditions like
rheumatoid arthritis
and colitis.
Most feverfew
supplements are made
of encapsulated
dried herb, tincture
or loose herb.
Better quality
supplements are
standardized which
is an assurance that
the product contains
feverfew and has
some active
properties.
Feverfew may be
found in formulas
for migraine relief
or inflammation.
Feverfew is not
helpful if it is
taken only during
acute migraine
attacks. It may
take several weeks
of using feverfew
before migraines are
relieved and a
one-month minimum
trial is
recommended. Abrupt
discontinuation of
feverfew may result
in rebound
headaches,
nervousness,
insomnia, joint pain
or stiffness. These
symptoms are
temporary.
Due to feverfew’s
blood thinning
properties
individuals with
active bleeding,
blood clotting
disorders or those
who use blood
thinners,
anti-inflammatories
or aspirin
containing products
should use caution
when taking
feverfew. For the
same reason, stop
using feverfew 2
weeks prior to
surgery or dental
procedures.
Feverfew may
stimulate
menstruation and
should not be used
in pregnancy.
Feverfew is in the
same plant family as
ragweed therefore
individuals with
ragweed allergies
should not use
feverfew. |
Feverfew–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Leaf, bark,
dried
flowers. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Migraine
prevention,
rheumatoid
arthritis. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Prevention
100-250mg
daily.
Treatment
750mg daily.
Standardized
to contain
0.2%
parthenolide.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Bromelain,
devil’s
claw,
boswelia.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Rare adverse
effects are
stomach
upset and
mouth
ulceration.
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Feverfew
should not
be used in
pregnancy or
in children
under the
age of two.
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Feverfew
should not
be used by
individuals
with
allergies to
ragweed.
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Feverfew
should not
be taken
with blood
thinners or
anti-inflammatories.
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Stop using
feverfew 2
weeks prior
to surgery
or dental
work.
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