Migraine pain is a miserable thing to have to endure and if left untreated could lead to complete misery therefore it is important that the migraine victim have a treatment plan to implement. One Safe and natural approach to migraine treatment is the use of three herbal ingredients known as Ginger, Gingko Biloba and White Willow Bark.
White Will Bark
White willow bark is a tree indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia. The tree gets its name from the color of the tree’s leaves, which are covered by fine white hairs. Way back in 1829, the active substance or ingredient from the tree called salicin began to grow in popularity and people in that time period would specifically ask to be treated with it in hopes of healing whatever problem was plaguing them. In the 5th century time period, people were advised to take a piece of the bark and chew on it to help relieve fever and inflammation.
Medicinal Purposes
Studies have shown that White Willow Bark could be a useful treatment for the following conditions:
• Headache – research is still being unveiled as to how white willow bark can help relieve migraine headaches – though research has shown that a certain dosage of white willow in conjecture with several other natural ingredients such as feverfew and ginger can be a potent combination in the battle against migraine headaches.
• Lower Back Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Menstrual Cramps
• Fever
• Flu
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
Ginger
Ginger is often used for medicinal purposes such as treating pain from arthritis, blood thinning, and cholesterol and for me personally – nausea and upset stomach. Research has shown that ginger has the ability to attach to the brains serotonin receptors thus helping calm the affect that the enlarged blood vessels can have on the brains arteries. Ginger is also used as an aid in helping reduce bouts of diarrhea.
Gingko Biloba
Gingko Biloba is a unique species of tree to discuss and learn about. This species of tree is native to China and there is some debate about whether or not there are any known living relatives to this species. This tree is commonly used for various foods as well as for medicinal purposes. Gingko Biloba has been used for thousands of years and is quite possibly one of the most well-known herbal remedies that can be found. In fact, Gingko Biloba is one of the top selling herbs in the United States! Gingko Biloba is a powerful antioxidant and is known partly because of its ability to help improve the blood circulation in both the body and the brain.
There are several conditions and ailments by which Gingko Biloba is used as a treatment option. The reason that Ginko Biloba makes for such a great treatment options is its ability to hinder platelet aggregation. This powerful antioxidant possesses flavonoids and terpenoids which have been tested to show that they help dilate blood vessels which in return surges blood flow- this is very important information for those suffering with migraine headaches.
Common Treatment
We have already mentioned that Gingko Biloba is a popular treatment options for several conditions. Listed below are several conditions or ailments of which Gingko Biloba is used as a treatment option.
Migraine Headaches – after clinical studies were done on the use of Ginko Biloba as a treatment for migraines, information was returned stating that migraine attacks were drastically reduced because of the use of Ginko Biloba.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – originally used to help improve circulation, once research showed the positive effect that gingko could have on damaged nerves, memory loss and vascular dementia gingko became more widespread used.
Glaucoma – studies showed that when taken in a high dosage it helped improve vision.
Memory Enhancement – some clinical studies have shown that gingko has helped improve dementia, however, when gingko is taken by normally healthy people an noticeable increase in memory sharpness was noted.
Gingko and Migraines
Pertaining to migraine headaches gingko has proven to help with cognitive thought by avoiding platelet accumulation. If you are a migraine sufferer you are aware of the intense sensation that cloud your ability to thin or function normally, speak with your medical professional about gingko Biloba and how it can assist in migraine relief.
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