Having a migraine headache is an excruciating experience. Typified by a pounding headache, nausea and vomiting, it usually begins in the forehead, around the eyes or the side of the head. A migraine generally gets progressively worse, can be exacerbated by loud noises or bright lights and can last for hours or days, according to ayurvediccure.com. Herbal remedies have been used to treat migraines for hundreds of years; knowing which treatments to use may help ease your pain.
Passionflower
Suzanne Lawton, MD, adjunct professor at Portland's National College of Natural Medicine says passionflower---known for its calming effect and ability to treat insomnia and anxiety---also can help relieve migraines among people who experience stress-induced headaches.
Ginger
The Journal of Ethnopharmacology published a study in July 1990 that says taking 500- to 600-mg of ginger powder mixed with water every four hours over a period of four days can reduce migraine tension. Improvements may be seen as soon as 30 minutes after taking the mixture.
Butterbur
Dr. Lawton recommends taking butterbur to treat migraine headaches, particularly when nausea and light and sound sensitivity accompany the migraine.
Feverview
Used to treat both migraines and arthritis, feverview inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces the release of serotonin, according to migraines.org. When it comes to headaches, feverview is thought to work by preventing the spasms of blood vessels in the head, which in turn trigger migraines. Taking feverview may also reduce symptoms like vomiting, nausea and dizziness.
