A migraine headache is caused by an enlargement of blood vessels that creates a series of chemicals to be released and attack arteries in the brain. Once the chemicals have been released to wreak their havoc, the enlarging of the arteries begins to send painful symptoms that only magnifies until the arteries have stopped expanding or migraine relief has been found.
Herbal Approach #1: White Willow Bark
Thanks to modern research further information on the White Willow Bark has been uncovered shedding further light on how one can choose a natural solution for treating aches, pains, fevers, inflammation. The active substance salicin found in white willow bark has since been used to formulate aspirin. The herb is still used today to treat several mild conditions and is often preferred over aspirin because it is less acidic and easier on the stomach lining.
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
Herbal Approach #2: Feverfew
Feverfew is native to Europe and the Balkan Peninsula. Feverfew has been used for centuries in Europe as a form of folk medicine to treat illness such as arthritis, headaches and fevers. Though Feverfew is native to Europe, feverfew is now found in Australia and North America. Originally grown for medicinal purposes this daisy look alike can be found in some gardens and are known for being fast growers that customarily require a lot of room to grow and spread.
The Latin word for feverfew means “fever reducer” since the herbs discovery the medicinal purposes has always entailed the ability to reduce fevers. In more recent years, research has shown that feverfew has the ability to help reduce migraine pain. Feverfew is now used in the treatment of vascular headaches such as migraines.
Tags: Feverfew, Ginger, Magnesium Citrate, natural migraine treatment, Niacin, Riboflavin, Valerian, Vitamin B2
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