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Hi Michelle -
Yes, Feverfew is primarily used for the prevention of migraine headaches. For this purpose, it is taken daily. Originally native to the Balkans, this relative of the common daisy was spread by deliberate planting throughout Europe and the Americas. Feverfew's feathery and aromatic leaves have long been used medicinally to improve childbirth, promote menstruation, induce abortions, relieve rheumatic pain, and treat severe headaches.

There has been no formal investigation of feverfew as a treatment for migraines that have already started, although one double-blind study evaluating feverfew as a preventive agent did find hints of possible symptom-reducing benefits.

People who are taking Coumadin (warfarin), heparin, aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not use feverfew except on medical advice.

There are several other natural remedies, in addition to feverfew, used for migraine treatment. More information can be found at:

www.empowher.com/media/reference/migraine-headaches

It's important to remember that serious diseases may occasionally first present themselves as migraine-type headaches. For this reason, proper medical diagnosis is essential if a person suddenly starts having migraines without a previous history, or if the pattern of migraines changes significantly.

I hope this information is helpful to your friend. If she would like more information just let me know.

Take good care,
Pat

October 27, 2009 - 5:33pm

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