Guest guest Posted November 20, 2002 Report Share Posted November 20, 2002 a litle information from the web: http://www.kcweb.com/herb/feverfew.htm Clinical tests have shown the use of feverfew It is the combination of ingredients in the feverfew plant that brings such effective relief. It works to inhibit the release of two inflammatory substances, serotonin and prostaglandins, both believed to contribute to the onset of migraines. By inhibiting these amines as well as the production of the chemical histamine, the herb controls inflammation that constricts the blood vessels in the head, and prevents blood vessel spasms which may contribute to headaches. The plant is rich in sesquiterpene lactones, the principal one being parthenolide. Other constituents include essential oils, flavonoid glycosides, pinene derivatives and costic acid. Feverfew should be taken regularly to receive maximum benefit and protection from migraines. The tea, drunk cold, may also relieve skin perspiration associated with migraines, and has been used to stimulate appetite, and improve digestion and kidney function. may reduce of frequency and severity of headaches. It may be more effective than other nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (NSAIDS), like aspirin. Additional benefits include lower blood pressure, less stomach irritation and a renewed sense of well-being. Sat Nam, SiouxB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 Sat Nam Ranjit, I only took feverfew when I felt the beginning of a migraine. Many holistic practitioners tell you to take an herb for weeks or months before in order to get results. With me, the feverfew worked right away, first time, every time. I bought it from a drugstore -- an inexpensive brand -- 380 mg active, standardized feverfew leaf. Instructions on the bottle say to take it three times a day, with water at mealtimes. I took it as needed. When I first began having migraines, nothing worked. If I was fortunate enough to be home, I would lie down in a dark room with a cool washcloth on my head, while doing deep breathing exercises. (Inhale "relief", exhale "pain") Sometimes the relief was permanent, sometimes not. Otherwise, I would try to be as still and quiet within as possible, until I could get home to do this. I had migraines for about 10 months before my friend told me about feverfew. The frequency of the migraine attacks declined over the course of a year. It has now been several years since I have had a migraine. I hope that feverfew will help you, too. Combined with proper yoga techniques, you may soon never have to experience another migraine. I enjoyed reading your experience about Yogi B helping you with your migraines in class. I don't see why you cannot call on "ong namo guru dev namo" to help you with migraines anytime you need it. When I chant these words, I always feel the presence of a guide, teacher and healer. Love and light SiouxB > thank you so much, but can you please tell me how you used it personally, > though... > > like did you take it regularly for a certain amount of time -- and if so how > much and how often -- or did you just take it during attacks of migraine? > > blessings, > ranjit > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2002 Report Share Posted November 21, 2002 thank you so much, but can you please tell me how you used it personally, though... like did you take it regularly for a certain amount of time -- and if so how much and how often -- or did you just take it during attacks of migraine? blessings, ranjit >"SiouxB" <SiouxB >Kundaliniyoga ><Kundaliniyoga> > feverfew >Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:51:12 -0600 > >a litle information from the web: > >http://www.kcweb.com/herb/feverfew.htm > >Clinical tests have shown the use of feverfew It is the combination of >ingredients in the feverfew plant that brings such effective relief. It >works to inhibit the release of two inflammatory substances, serotonin and >prostaglandins, both believed to contribute to the onset of migraines. By >inhibiting these amines as well as the production of the chemical >histamine, the herb controls inflammation that constricts the blood vessels >in the head, and prevents blood vessel spasms which may contribute to >headaches. > >The plant is rich in sesquiterpene lactones, the principal one being >parthenolide. Other constituents include essential oils, flavonoid >glycosides, pinene derivatives and costic acid. Feverfew should be taken >regularly to receive maximum benefit and protection from migraines. > >The tea, drunk cold, may also relieve skin perspiration associated with >migraines, and has been used to stimulate appetite, and improve digestion >and kidney function. > >may reduce of frequency and severity of headaches. It may be more effective >than other nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (NSAIDS), like aspirin. >Additional benefits include lower blood pressure, less stomach irritation >and a renewed sense of well-being. > >Sat Nam, > >SiouxB > > > > > > _______________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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