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Alfalfa, cayenne and feverfew for pain relief, and sar-saparilla. blood-clotting: Cinnamon helps mild, passive hemorrhaging. circulation/heart tonics: Barberry, blackberry, and, especially, hawthorn. cholesterol reduction: Cayenne, ginger, and garlic. cleansing and detoxification: Barberry, blackberry leaves and fruit, celery, chaparral, goldenseal, rosemary, and seaweeds. colds and flus: Cayenne, chaparral, garlic, osha, and thyme. digestive system: Alfalfa, barberry, celery, chamomile, cinnamon, comfrey, and marigold. diuretics: Dandelion and celery.

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Echinacea, garlic bulb, ginkgo leaf, feverfew, goldenseal root, er bu shir tsao herb (Centipeda minima), rehmannia root, salvia root, and turmeric root are among the many herbs that may reduce or inhibit IgE-mediated allergic reactions. In one study, a water extract of an herbal formula prepared from the very cold TCM herbs scute root, coptis rhizome (C. japonica), phellodendron bark, and gardenia fruit (zhi zi or G. jasminoides) suppressed anaphylactic histamine release in a dose-dependent manner.

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Other herbs, such as feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium, p. 139), are so strong that they are not suitable for use in infusions. Always check the recommended dosage and quantity of herb, since infusions have medicinal actions and can produce unwanted effects at the wrong dosage. 1Place the herb in the strainer of the tisane cup and place the strainer in the cup. Fill the cup with freshly boiled water. 2Cover the cup with the lid and infuse for 5—10 minutes before removing the tisane strainer. Add a teaspoon ol honey to sweeten if desired. Pot Infusion Warm the pot, then add the herb.

Do not cake feverfew if caking warfarin or other blood-thinning drugs. Do Hoc cake during pregnancy. Fresh leaves To prevent migraine, eat 2—3 leaves daily on a piece of bread. Tincture (to make, p. 291). For long-term prevention oj migraine, take 5 drops with water up to 3 times a day. Capsules (to make, p. 291). For symptomatic relief of headaches take a 100 mg capsule per day. © Tablets often contain other herbs. Take for headaches. 139 Taraxacum officinale (Compositae) Dandelion Known principally as a weed, dandelion has an astonishing range of health benefits.

Dried feverfew. Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha, p. 86) has a marked tonic effect on the heart. 1 Dried hawthorn flowers and berries Cowslip (Primula veris, p. 254) is a sedative plant that helps calm what herbalist John Gerard called "the frensies.". Thyme (Thymus vulgaris, p. 142) is a good antiseptic and tonic herb. It is particularly effective as a treatment for chest infections__ Common foxglove (Digitali. purpurea, p. 199) is the source of digitalis, a widely used cardiac stimulant Heartsease (Viola tricolor, p. 280) gained its name from its former use in love potions.

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Palevitch D, Earon G, Carasso R. feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) as a prophylactic treatment for migraine: A double-blind placebo-controlled study. Phytother Res 1997; 11: 508-11. 6. Brown DJ. Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1996, 91-95. 7. De Weerdt CJ, Bootsma HPR, Hendriks H. Herbal medicines in migraine prevention. Phytomed 1996; 3: 225-30. 8. Brown DJ. Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1996, 91-95. Fo-Ti 1. Foster S, Yue CX. Herbal Emissaries: Bringing Chinese Herbs to the West.

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Who can afford to invest $231 million to prove that an herb such as feverfew, which you and I could grow in our backyards, can prevent migraines? How would manufacturers get their $231 million back?" he says. Even though these remedies are not drugs, they are used for therapeutic purposes. "It's important to remember that herbs are medicines," says Dr. Watson. "As Hazardous Herbs Some people believe that all herbal products are safe. This is far from true. Although this is not a complete list of unsafe plants, those mentioned deserve special attention.

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Palevitch D, Earon G, Carasso R. feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) as a prophylactic treatment for migraine: A double-blind placebo-controlled study. Phytother Res 1997; 11: 508-11. 28. Srivasta KC, Mustafa T. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) in migraine headache. / Ethnopharmacol 1992; 39: 267-73. 29. Lamant V, Mauco G, et al. Inhibition of the metabolism of platelet activating factor (PAF-acether) by three specific antagonist from Ginkgo biloba. Biochem Pharmacol 1987; 36: 2749-52. 30. Levy RL. Intranasal capsaicin for acute abortive treatment of migraine without aura.

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A basic herb garden might include feverfew, peppermint, rosemary, chamomile and lavender, she says. Many herbs will thrive in pots, so you can bring the magic of the garden inside during the winter months. Remember these two things when growing herbs in pots: Water before the soil dries out or before the leaves yellow ¦ and fall off, and use a soil that is a bit alkaline and has good drainage. The Scientific Evidence on Herbs Clinical and laboratory studies of herbs have generated scientific evidence that herbs can effectively treat many diseases, says Varro E. Tyler, Ph.D.

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Other natural treatments that have been the focus of research include a combination of vitamin D and calcium; magnesium supplementation; riboflavin; pyridoxine, used to combat medication-induced migraines; lithium, which raises choline levels (low in cluster-headache sufferers); omega-3 fatty acids; and feverfew. Research has borne out many patients' claims that red wine, coffee, cow's milk, and chocolate are indeed migraine triggers. The effectiveness of an elimination diet, commonly avoiding preserved foods, dairy foods, and citrus, among others, has been shown in several studies.

After starting them on feverfew and magnesium, they get a significant reduction in the number of headaches and the severity of pain. Even when they have headaches, they tend to be less frequent and less painful. In my experience, this combination will work for more than 70 percent of migraine sufferers. "Some people find that they need to add the nutrient niacin. Niacin causes flushing in many people, and it is exactly this flushing that stops the migraine headache. By taking the blood out of the head and into the skin in the form of a flush, the migraine can be aborted before it even starts.

Stuart Johnson, intrigued by this report, carried out clinical trials in which feverfew completely cured the migraines of a third of migraine patients; 7 out of 10 noticed some improvement. The dried or fresh leaves can be steeped in boiling water for a therapeutic tea. GARLIC has always had a down-home folk reputation as a restorative; how many grandmothers swear by chicken soup with plenty of garlic for a cold? And this reputation has a history almost as long as written history itself.

Cayenne and feverfew. respiratory tract: Cayenne, garlic, and milk thistle. A Glossary of Herbs_ ALFALFA (Medicago sativd), used as a tea or eaten whole as sprouts in a salad, is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, as its roots can reach as far as 30 feet into the ground to gather up essential minerals. Alfalfa is also plentifully stocked with enzymes that can help in the digestive process. Alfalfa is used as a tonic to increase vitality, appetite, and weight—interestingly, it is fed to horses for the same reason.

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The dosage of feverfew used in the London Migraine Clinic study was one capsule containing 25 mg of the freeze-dried pulverized leaves twice daily. In the Nottingham study it was one capsule containing 82 mg of dried powdered leaves once daily. Therefore, the daily dosage of parthenolide which may be effective in the prevention of a migraine headache is roughly 0.25-0.5 mg. While these low dosages may be effective in preventing an attack, a higher dose (1-2 g) is necessary during an acute attack: • dried pulverized leaves: 25-50 mg two times / day. REFERENCES 1. Duke JA.

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Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of feverfew in migraine prevention." Lancet 1988; 2:189. 13. Spigset, Olav. "Reduced effect of warfarin caused by ubidecarenone." Lancet 1994; 344:1372-1373. 14. Szelenyi, I., et al. "Pharmacological experiments with compounds of chamomile. III. Experimental studies of the ulcer protective effects of chamomile." Planta Medica 1979; 35:218. 15. "Chamomile." Lawrence Review of Natural Products. St. Louis: Facts & Comparisons, 1991. References for Aspirin and Acetaminophen Interaction Tables Graedon, J., et al.

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Studies suggest that taking standardized feverfew leaf extracts that supply a minimum of 250 meg of parthenolide (the active constituent) per day is best. Results may not be evident for at least 4 to 6 weeks. One case report suggested success using 4-6 grams per day of powdered ginger (p. 427) for migraines and the nausea that accompanies them.28 Ginger may also be taken as a tincture in the amount of 1.5-3 ml 3 times daily. Ginkgo biloba (p. 427) extract may also help because it reduces the formation of a substance known as platelet-activating factor,25 which may contribute to migraines.

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If your migraines persist, however, four supplements are worth considering: feverfew, ginger, magnesium, and calcium. Their effects differ for different individuals; you will likely find that one helps and another does not. My advice is to simply try them one at a time, using the dosages described below, and see which ones help. Using them in combination is fine. However, I recommend trying them separately at first so you can identify their effects.

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Western herbs used for allergy include lobelia, feverfew, echinacea, eyebright flowering herb (Euphrasia officinalis), stinging nettle, ginkgo leaf, and garlic bulb. The combination of the flavonoid quercetin with bromelain is also useful. • Some additional herbs that have specific antiallergy effects can be found in our earlier discussion of IgG, IgF, eosinophils, basophils, and mast cells.

The phytochemical apigenin competes with chemicals that overstimulate PKC (protein kinase C) activity, and so we find potential glaucoma benefit with apigenin-rich parsley, chamomile flower, feverfew, and chrysanthemum flower, the last of which has long been used by TCM doctors for eye inflammation. In a similar fashion, cur-cumin from turmeric root is also able to reduce PKC activity. Both apigenin and cur-cumin also have anticancer activity. • Pharmacological studies have shown that certain ginseng root glycosides reduce activation of PKC.

Many studies have shown feverfew effective for easing migraines (Volger et al., 1998). FLAXSEED OIL Latin: Linum usitatissimum Sanskrit: Atasi WHAT IT DOES: Flaxseed oil is sweet and sour in taste and warming in action. It nourishes and moistens cell membranes and reduces inflammation. STARTING DOSAGE: • Oil: 1 tablespoon per day • Capsule: quantity equivalent to 1 tablespoon of oil per day Flaxseed oil is one of nature's richest vegetable sources of omega-3 fatty acids, absolutely essential nutrients found insufficiently in most people's diets.

Plants That May Cause Allergic Reactions Arnica flowers (Arnica montana) Artichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus) Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Burdock (Arctium lappa) Chamomile, German (Matricaria chamomilla) Chicory (Cichorium species) Dandelion root/leaves (Taraxacum officinale) Echinacea (Echinacea species) feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Goldenrod flowers (Solidago species) Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Yarrow leaves/flowers (Achillea millefolium) Zi wan root (Aster tataricus) Believing that herbs are categorically safe or unsafe is insufficient.

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We see this in the sale of popular Western herbs, such as feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium), a diaphoretic with broad application for fevers that is unfortunately being recommended and prescribed solely for migraine headaches; and St.-John's-wort (Hypericum perjoliatum), a specific anti-inflammatory for the healing of nerve pains that is unfortunately being popularly sold only as a mild antidepressant.

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MIGRAINE PREVENTION Herb feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium, p. 139) Remedy At the first sign of an impending attack, take tablets or 10 drops of tincture with water. Alternatively, place a fresh leaf between slices of bread and eat as a sandwich. Cautions Do not repeat the dose. Do not give to children under 12. Do not take during pregnancy. migraine Herb Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora, p. 134) Remedy Make an infusion using 1 heaped tsp of dried herb to 1 cup of water. Drink up to 5 cups a day. Herb Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, p.

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Controlled studies showed that the leaves of a wild plant called feverfew effectively reduce migraine frequency for many people. Not every headache sufferer benefits from diet changes or supplements, but many do. WHAT KIND OF HEADACHE DO YOU HAVE? Let's start by identifying the kind of headache you have. This is important, because some types need urgent medical treatment. Also, diet changes work for some headaches, but not others, as is true for some painkillers. Most migraine treatments, for example, are useless for tension headaches. A migraine is not just a bad headache.

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Herbal medicine and arthritis Herbal medicines that may be useful in the treatment of arthritis include Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), celery (Apium graveolens), ginger (Zingiber officinale), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), willow (Salix alba), cayenne (Capsicum annuum), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) and feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). See page 384 for more information on these herbs and the precautions that may be necessary.

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Also, people with clotting disorders or who are taking anticoagulant medicines should consult with their doctors about taking feverfew. Otherwise, our best information suggests that you can stay on it indefinitely. GINGER In 1990, Danish researchers reported the case of a woman who began to have migraines at age twenty-six. At first, the headaches were not too bad: a colored zigzag aura lasting two to three minutes, followed by a three-to-four-hour mild headache, occurring only once every month or two.

Try these supplements, in consultation with your doctor: Feverfew: 250 mg per day or two to three fresh leaves. Ginger: one-half to one teaspoon (one to two grams) of fresh powdered ginger per day. Magnesium: 400-700 mg per day total (foods plus supplements, if used) or 200 mg per day as elemental supplement alone. Calcium: Reduce calcium losses by avoiding animal protein, caffeine, tobacco, and excess sodium and sugar. If you wish, you can take 1,000-2,000 mg per day of elemental calcium, with 200 IU (5 meg) of vitamin D.

DRUGS FOR PREVENTING MIGRAINES If your migraines are disabling or occur more than three times a month in spite of your efforts to perfect your diet and your use of feverfew and the other preventive steps described above, you might consider preventive medications. They will not eliminate all migraines, but they will cut down on their frequency. Allow a good month or two to see if these medications work, and be sure to have a solid diagnosis first; most will not help tension headaches.

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I also gave Arthur feverfew, a natural herbal treatment for headaches, which has been shown to reduce the number and intensity of severe and incapacitating headaches when taken prophylactically. The dose used in studies was two 25-milligram capsules of freeze-dried pulverized leaf daily. Natural supplements of valerian, kava, and hops, 170 milligrams each in the evening, helped Arthur adjust to going without sleep drugs or antianxiety medicine.

Herbs that can play an important role in treating arthritis include curcumin (extracted from the spice turmeric), Jamaican dogwood, feverfew, devil's claw, licorice, ginger, and yucca. Many are available in easy-to-use alcohol or glycerine tinctures or in an encapsulated freeze-dried form. Capsaicin, an extract of cayenne pepper, is a topical counterirritant cream that provides relief from joint pain. It's an alternative to the traditional menthol-containing ointments and may be slightly more effective for some.

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