All Healing Herbs

A promising nondrug hope for migraine sufferers when taken long term, use two or three fresh leaves brewed in a tea daily, or 60 to 120 drops of tincture twice a day, or 100 to 300 mg in capsule form up to four times a day; takes four to six weeks to take effect; reduces incidence of migraine up to 50 percent, prevents blood vessel spasms, contracts blood vessels; especially effective when taken with magnesium and vitamin B2 (use full B complex); also use like aspirin but may be more effective than aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis, any chronic inflammation or inflammatory dis-ease; aids dizziness, tinnitus, nervous upset, hysteria, depression, headaches; improves digestion, expels intestinal worms, reduces fever; brings on menses, increases flow for sluggish menses, eases menstrual cramps; lowers blood pressure; blood thinner, appetite stimulant; acts as a tonic, causes sweating; use with honey for coughs, wheezing, asthma, breathing difficulties; use cold externally for insect bites, neuralgia, face pain, pain sensitivity, earache, irritated skin. Antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, vasodilator, bitter, uterine tonic. Mild reversible side effects in some people include indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, nervousness, mouth ulcers, increased bleeding; do not use if allergic to marigolds, ragweed, or chamomile, have a bleeding dis order, are on blood thinners, or are pregnant or nursing; if you stop after long-term use, decrease slowly—withdrawal symptoms of anxiety, headache, muscle stiffness or pain, joint pain, or fatigue may occur.