MIGRAINE AND MODERN STUDIES
Modern studies have confirmed its benefits with particular regard to its use as a preventative for migraine headaches. This was convincingly demonstrated by a definitive double-blind study conducted in England in 1985, using capsules of freeze-dried feverfew powder at a dosage level of 50 mg per day. Results indicated a significant protection against migraine attacks in those patients taking the capsules. Other clinical studies have backed up this finding, even with patients who had failed to respond to orthodox medical treatment.
There is only one variety of feverfew which produces this result. This is Tanacetum parthenium (the synonym is Chrysanthemum parthenium). Only this species ensures the highest concentration of active herbal constituents. According to authorities, feverfew quality depends on optimum harvest time and the part of the plant picked. The product should be derived from leaf before budding, to retain maximum potency. The leaf has an extremely bitter taste, which is overcome by taking the herb in capsule form.
The efficacy of feverfew is now proven and may be one of the best measures against migraine headache. It is important we understand that feverfew is not a pain-relieving herb and will not help you once your headache has begun.
feverfew
(standardised extract) 50 mg each morning
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