Feverfew migraine & headache, health benefits

Feverfew has been used to treat pain for centuries. It is a key herb used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, stomach aches, toothaches, problems with menstruation and labour pain during childbirth. More recently, the health benefits of feverfew for migraine headaches and rheumatoid arthritis have been discovered.

Feverfew is used to treat:

 

Migraine headaches

Fever

Stomach aches

Menstrual pain

Arthritis pain

Labour pain during childbirth (but avoid during pregnancy)

Infertility

Insect bites

Side effects and contraindications

Women who are pregnant should not use feverfew because it may cause the uterus to contract, increasing the risk of miscarriage or premature delivery.

Some people can have allergic reactions to feverfew. Those who are allergic to other members of the daisy family (which includes ragweed and chrysanthemums) are more likely to be allergic to feverfew

The fresh leaves can cause mouth ulcers with certain sensitive individuals

Adult tincture dosage:

Based on a tincture with a 1:3 herb to alcohol ratio take 2ml to 4ml three times a day

When buying herbal remedies always buy tinctures not pills or capsules. Click here for more information and advice on buying herbal remedies.

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