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The Inflammation Syndrome: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies, and Asthma Jack Challem See book keywords and concepts

Feverfew The herb feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) was used in ancient Greece to treat headaches and, as the name indicates, fevers. It is currently approved as an over-the-counter product in Canada for the specific treatment of migraine headaches. Like other herbs, it is sold in the United States and other countries without a specific therapeutic claim. Its active ingredient, parthenolide, stabilizes blood vessel tension. Although it is of limited use during an actual migraine headache, the herb's long-term use does reduce the frequency of migraine headaches.

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This double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study examined the effects of feverfew on migraines over a period of 4 months among a group of 59 volunteers. Results showed an association between feverfew intake and a reduced severity of migraine attacks and degree of vomiting. —J.J. Murphy, et al., "Randomised Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial of feverfew in Migraine Prevention," Lancet, 2(8604), July 23, 1988, p. 189-192.

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Experiment with riboflavin, magnesium, feverfew, or butterbur for natural ways to prevent migraine. •Acupuncture may help reduce the frequency of migraines. • Sip hot, spicy soup to stop a migraine that has just begun. • For best results, treat a migraine as early as possible. Don't wait to see if it will really turn into a headache. • For mild to moderate migraines, try OTC treatment. • Try a prescription triptan drug for moderate to severe migraines. • Use prescription Topamax to prevent frequent migraines.

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Cardiovascular/Coronary Heart Disease This study examined the effects of a feverfew extract on the interaction of platelets with surfaces coated with human collagens of type III and IV (Oil, CIV), and on the integrity of the endothelial cell (EC) monolayer in perfused rabbit aorta. Results suggested feverfew may possess antithrombotic potential. —W. Loesche, et al., "Feverfew—An Antithrombotic Drug?" Folia Haematol Int Mag Klin Morphol Blutforsch, 115(1-2), 1988, p. 181-184.

Migraine Results this double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed that the consumption of fresh feverfew leaves daily by patients prevented migraines relative to controls. —E.S. Johnson, et al., "Efficacy of feverfew as Prophylactic Treatment of Migraine," British Medical Journal, 291(6495), August 31, 1985, p. 569-573. This double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study examined the effects of feverfew on migraines over a period of 4 months among a group of 59 volunteers.

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An article in the Harvard Medical School Health Letter agrees: "Eating feverfew leaves has become a popular method for preventing migraine attacks in England." feverfew promotes menses and so is useful in treating amenorrhea. • This herb is helpful for treatment of colitis, arthritis, fever, and muscle tension and pain. Contraindications— • Pregnant women should not use feverfew because of its ability to stimulate uterine contractions. • Nursing mothers should avoid this herb so as not to pass it to their infant.

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For headache pains we can use the herbs feverfew, cayenne, valerian, and skullcap, and theanine, an amino acid found in the leaves of green tea. Again, you are not expected to use all of these. For example, just take theanine, at 100 mg, two or three times a day. That can frequently turn off a headache and give a calming feeling. Calcium-magnesium at 1,500 mg can also do that. feverfew is very good for stopping migraine headaches because it affects blood vessel dilation. Magnesium is one of the single most important things to take for any kind of local pain, muscle pain, or headache pain.

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Anti-inflammatory Alfalfa, aloe, annatto, ashwagandha, bilberry, birch, blessed thistle, boldo, boneset, boswellia, buchu, butcher's broom, calendula, catnip, cat's claw, chamomile, chanca piedra, chuchuhuasi, devil's claw, echinacea, elder, fenugreek, feverfew, flax, ginger, goldenseal, jaborandi, jatoba, juniper, lady's mantle, licorice, macela, meadowsweet, mullein, mustard, pleurisy root, puncture vine, pygeum, rosemary, sangre de grado, suma, turmeric, white willow, wild oregano, wild yam, wintergreen, witch hazel, yellow dock.

According to one report, people with asthma who eat high-sodium diets (4,000 milligrams daily) have more difficulty breathing while exercising and immediately afterward than those who habitually consume far less Q Asthma-X5 from Olympian Labs is an herbal combination formula containing coleus forskohlii, feverfew, ginger, green tea, licorice root, lobelia, Mormon tea, schisandra berries, and skullcap. The recommended dosage is 500 to 1,000 milligrams, three times daily. For best results, use for about eight weeks.

Caution: Do not use feverfew during pregnancy. Recommendations Q Replace fluid loss by drinking as much quality water as you can. This will also help to bring down body temperature. Q Get plenty of rest. Q Avoid radical changes in atmospheric temperature. Q Drink plenty of distilled water and juices, but avoid solid food until the fever breaks. Q While feverish, avoid taking any supplements that contain iron or zinc. When an infection is present, the body attempts to "hide" iron in the tissues in an attempt to keep the infecting organism from using it for nourishment.

Do not use feverfew during pregnancy. Q| Lobelia tea is good to drink. Also use it as an enema for inflammation of the colon; it gives quick relief. (See enemas in Part Three.) Caution: Do not take lobelia internally on an ongoing basis. Q| Nettle and quercetin aid in inhibiting allergic reactions. Recommendations Q| Do not wear clothing that is tight around the waist. Q For acute pain, try drinking a large glass of water. This aids in flushing out particles caught in the crevices of the colon, relieving pain. Q During a flare-up, consume only soft foods until the pain has subsided.

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Herbal medicines in migraine prevention: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial of a feverfew preparation, Phytomedicine, 3: 225-230. 24. Spinella, 2001, The psychopharmacology of herbal medicine; Mills and Bone, 2000, Principles and practice of phytotherapy; Barnest, Anderson, and Phillipson. 2002, Herbal medicines: Farnsworth, N.R., Kinghorn, A.D., Soejarto. D.D., and Waller, D.P., Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus): Current status as an adaptogen, in H. Wagner, H. Hikino, and N.R. Farnsworth (eds.), Economic and medicinal plant research.

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Herbs: Angelica, Butcher's Broom, feverfew, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Motherwort, Myrrh, White Oak, Solomon's Seal root, Saffron, Tang Kuei/Dong Quai, and Turmeric. Sassafras or Red Clover teas thin the blood. Test for coagulation protein defect, immune activation of coagulation markers (D. Berg, Hemex Labs, 800-999-CLOT). SEE Below. Intermittent Claudication Vacillation between clotting and not-clotting. Take Siberian Ginseng, Hawthorn berry, Garlic, and Cayenne. SEE Capillary Diseases, and Stroke. •BLOOD CONGESTION May cause abdominal pain, leucorrhea, and menstrual cramps in women.

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People who take prescription blood-thinning medications or who regularly take over-the-counter painkillers should consult a health care provider before using feverfew, as the combination can result in internal bleeding. Flax Seeds, Phytochemicals: Apigenin, beta- (Linum seed oil. carotene, beta-sitosterol, campesusitatissimum) terol, chlorogenic acid, cycloartenol, lecithin, luteolin, myristic acid, squa-lene, stigmasterol, vitexin. Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, vanadium, zinc, vitamins Bi, B2, B3, B5, and E.

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Barberry, Burdock, Kelp, Dulse, Gotu Kola, Alfalfa, Ginseng, Skullcap, Papaya, Peppermint, Spirulina, Slippery Elm, Sage, Parsley, Butcher's Broom, feverfew. •RIBOFLAVIN Vitamin B2, VitaminQ oldyellowEnzyme; lacto-,ovo-,and hepato-fiavin; 6,7,dimethyl-9-d,l-ribityl-isoalloxazine; hasapyrimidine nucleus likeB 1. WORKS WITH: Vitamin A; other B-Vitamins, B4 Folic Acid, C, andiron absorption. Often combined with Phosphoric acid, and/or Protein (respiratory Enzyme). RANGE: 3-50-100 mg. RDA: 1.7mg. TOXICITY: None known.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Feverfew is an herb—a botanical that has also been found to prevent migraines." "So what's this about screening them and the other supplements, if they're supposed to help relieve migraine? Could they cause migraines, too? "Anything you're allergic to can trigger a migraine—even if it's something that usually helps." "OK." She got up to go. "If I can survive 15 years of migraines, I can do this." Three months later, she was back. "If it weren't for the fact that I haven't had a migraine in 6 weeks, I'd forget this whole thing!" she declared.

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Feverfew, Fenugreek"1 and Ginger. Flaxseed (laxative). Gentian, Hops, Kelp, Marjoram, Marshmallow, Mints, Oregano. PapayaA, Psyllium seed, Spearmint, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Red Pepper, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Slippery Elm, Thyme and Myrrh1, Turmeric, and wild Yam. Amerind blend of Yarrow, Wintergreen, and Wood Betony. Cascara, Barberry, Wild Ginger, Cayenne", Goldenseal1, Lobelia*, Red Raspberry, and Fennel~A. Comfrey1 root, Goldenseal, Dandelion, and Chickweed. Hyssop, Garlic", Hydrangea, CatnipA, Peppermint*A, and Cayenne.

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The herb feverfew is another safe, natural, and effective remedy for both tension and migraine headaches. If you tend to get migraines, it's best to take feverfew daily as a preventive until you've found the underlying cause. You can use it in capsule or tincture form, but since it tastes absolutely terrible you might want to stick with the capsules! Follow the instructions on the container. Coffee. If you feel a headache coming on, a cup or two of coffee can constrict your blood vessels enough to prevent it. On the other hand, too much coffee can cause a headache, as can coffee withdrawal.

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Butcher's Broom, Kelp, Horsetail, Hops, Gotu Kola, feverfew, Spirulina, Slippery Elm, Ginseng, Sarsaparilla, Red Raspberry, Red Clover, Peppermint, Parsley, Papaya, Eyebright, Damiana, and Barberry. •FOLIC ACID Vitamin B4, Vitamin M,Folacin, Folate, Pteroylglutamic acid,orGlutamates. Discovered by Roger Williams. WORKS WITH: Vitamins B2; B-12 and Folic workclosely together in ratio 40 to 1; Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Zinc. RANGE: .5-1-5 mg. RDA: 180 meg. m females; 200 meg. in male?,. TOXICITY: None known. Over 1000 meg. may rid Zinc and mask B-12 deficiency.

Alfalfa, Slippery Elm, Ginseng, Spirulina, Sarsaparilla, Peppermint, Papaya, Parsley, Kelp, Hops, Gotu Kola, and feverfew. •CYANOCOBALAMIN Vitamin B-l2, crystalline "red vitamin;" at 1430 mm. in the long wavelengths of the spectrum. WORKS WITH: Cobalt, B5 Pantothenic acid, B-Vitamins, Vitamin C, Iron, Folic acid to Choline, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, four Amino acids; and is synthesized by air microbes, falls with the rain to spur plant growth. RANGE: 12-50-70-100-700-1000 meg.. RDA: 6 meg.; 4 meg. in pregnancy; 3-5 mcg.forchildren. TOXICITY: 600-1200-6000 micrograms.

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Take 125 milligrams daily of prepared, dried feverfew, available in caplets, that's standardized for 0.2 percent parthenolide, says Dr. Mauskop. And check the botanical name on the label (Tanacetum parthe-nium) to be sure the product is authentic feverfew. Or, he says, you can take one caplet twice a day of Migra-Lieve, a product that supplies magnesium, riboflavin, and feverfew, all of which have been shown to relieve migraines. It will take 1 to 3 months of regular use before relief occurs.

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We also know from the research on feverfew that the most effective feverfew preparations contain 0.4- to 0.7-percent parthenolide. Therefore, a feverfew product standardized to contain 0.4- to 0.7-percent parthenolide is the most reliable product. Look for standardized extracts in all herbs. They're becoming more and more commonplace. Insist on Quality Control Herbs should be thoroughly tested and analyzed during harvesting and manufacturing. When you're not sure about a product, don't be shy about calling the manufacturer and asking about quality control.

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I've read that riboflavin, feverfew, and magnesium can help prevent migraines. But finding all these things and taking multiple products can be difficult. All three are contained in an OTC product called MigreLief. I am a 31-year-old female who has suffered from migraines for many years. Two or three migraines a week really interfered with my life. I would make plans and then at the last minute I would have to cancel due to another migraine. This was an ongoing problem. Even after numerous doctor visits and many prescription medicines, I never got relief.

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Feverfew is not recommended during pregnancy (page 363) or breast-feeding and should not be used by children under the age of two years. Common name: He-shou-wu Botanical name: Polygonum multiflorum Parts used and where grown Fo-ti is a plant native to China, where it continues to be widely grown. It also grows extensively in Japan and Taiwan. The unprocessed root is sometimes used medicinally. However, once it has been boiled in a special liquid made from black beans, it is considered a superior and rather different medicine according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Don't overuse headache medication • Consult a doctor if headaches are frequent or severe • Experiment with riboflavin or feverfew for natural migraine prevention þ? • Try acupuncture treatments to reduce migraine frequency þ?? • Treat a migraine as early as possible • Use Excedrin Migraine for mild migraines þ??? • Ask your doctor about a triptan for more severe migraines þ?? • Discuss topiramate (Topamax) with your MD if you suffer frequent migraines þ?

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We also know from the research on feverfew that the most effective feverfew preparations contain 0.4- to 0.7-percent parthenolide. Therefore, a feverfew product standardized to contain 0.4- to 0.7-percent parthenolide is the most reliable product. Look for standardized extracts in all herbs. They're becoming more and more commonplace. Insist on Quality Control Herbs should be thoroughly tested and analyzed during harvesting and manufacturing. When you're not sure about a product, don't be shy about calling the manufacturer and asking about quality control.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Feverfew, in selected cases; dosage varies according to the preparation used. Other Recommendations: • Avoid cigarettes and birth-control pills. Multiple Sclerosis -Ttf* multiple sclerosis (ms) is one of the most common neurological conditions. The disease is so-named because of the presence of numerous sclerotic (hardened) lesions in certain areas of the brain or spinal cord. Examination of these lesions under the microscope reveals a loss of myelin, the fatty substance that forms a sheath around nerve cells.

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However, the lowly feverfew is not revealing its healing secrets, and the freeze-dried herb in capsules, or a tincture of the fresh leaves, is still the best way to take the plant. feverfew has also been used successfully to treat arthritis. Treating Chronic Pain As scientists research pain, they're finding that a wide variety of techniques that induce relaxation and increase body awareness can be used very effectively to beat the demon of chronic pain.

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Although thete has been recent debate about the relevance of parthenolide as an active constituent,54 it is best to use standardized extracts of feverfew until research proves otherwise. Anecdotal evidence suggests ginger (page 680) may be used for migraines and the accompanying nausea.55 Ginkgo biloba (page 681) extract may also help because it inhibits the action of a substance known as platelet-activating factor,56 which may contribute to migraines. No clinical trials have examined its effectiveness in treating migraines, however.

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