You are in Women, Men, Aging . I Emotional Wellness Alternatives to Migraine Pain Herbalists use several remedies for migraine, but the best evidence is for feverfew.
Herbalists use several remedies for migraine, but the best evidence is for feverfew.
The leaves of this plant apparently reduce the inflammation and blood-vessel dilation that cause migraines. The herb's reputation as a migraine soother has stemmed from several studies. These patients agreed to stop taking the leaves. They were then randomly assigned to receive either capsules of freeze-dried feverfew powder or placebo capsules. Those receiving the placebo had both worse and more frequent headaches, nausea, vomiting, and other migraine symptoms.