Fever few (Tanacetum Parthenium)
Feverfew is a potent herb for treatment of Migraine and Headaches, Now Available in India
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has a long history of use to treat headaches and migraine. Traditionally, the herb has been used as an antipyretic, analgesic and as anti-inflammatory agent. Many clinical trials have confirmed its effectiveness against headaches and migraine. Feverfew is also recommended as a migraine prophylactic. The most well-studied and abundant group of active compounds in feverfew are the sesquiterpene lactones produced by superficial leaf glands.Parthenolide considered to be the main active ingredient for control of migraine and headaches.
Feverfew effects as herbal remedy for migraine involve a wide variety of physiologic pathways:
The most important active principles are the sesquiterpene lactones such as parthenolide, flavonoids and volatile oils.
Parthenolide has an anti-inflammatory activity mediated by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Feverfew also has effects on vascular smooth muscle and is very effective for relief of migraine headaches
Parthenolide also significantly reduces nitroglycerin-induced expression in the nucleus trigeminalis caudalis.
It also inhibits nociception and neurogenic vasodilatation in the trigeminovascular system by targeting TRPA1 channel.
In the last decades, several clinical trials have tested the effectiveness of feverfew extracts for the prophylaxis and treatment of migraine and headaches.
Feverfew is now available in India in combination with PA free butterbur and Salix Alba in the form of Migoherb which is best herbal ayurvedic remedy for relief of Migraine headaches
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or nursing or for those with serious medical conditions.
It is not intended for use in children under the
age of 18 years of age.