Dear Susun
I live in Finland, and am trying to find a herbal/alternative
remedy for the serious migraine attacks that my wife suffers
from. This is a bit of a hinterland when it comes to
alternatives, so was wondering whether you could recommend
something herbal/botanical that may help, and if so, where
one could purchase your recommendation(s) from.?
In anticipation of your help -many thanks
Stephan
Susun's Response: here are a few possibilites
Dear Stephan,
Three possibilities, both may be hard to get there, but who
knows, and I will add one you can do at home at the end.
First, a live plant of feverfew. Eat a leaf a day. This is
a sure remedy.
Second, tincture of St. Joan's wort (hypericum perforatum;
a dose is 25-30 drops) and tincture of skullcap (scutellaria
lateriflora; a dose is 10-30 drops.) Take both together as
soon as she thinks she might be getting a headache. The earlier
it is taken, the better it works.
Dose can be repeated as needed.
Or you can get some clothes pins and pin them onto the very
tips of the toes for 10-15 minutes when in pain. Or try the
acupressure point in the web between the thumb and the first
finger. Press hard for a full minute.
Hope this helps.
Green Blessings, Susun Weed
back to Remedies
List
Another
migraine headache question
Dear Susun:
I get these migraines which I am convinced pertains to hormones,
and want to get on a regimen of tinctures to help alleviate
them. I am dear friends with your student Heather
here in Ontario, but thought since I was in your site I would
ask for your wise words and suggestions. I am 47, not on any
medicines except when I get these headaches. I am ordering
another copy of your books, but thought you might answer.
Thanks for your sisterhood, your work, and for being out
there
Rita
Susun's Response:: herbs for those with migraines
Since you are 47 there are only a few years left in which
you will be premenstrual.
Vitex is an excellent hormonal tonic and it can be taken as
a tincture or ground and put
into food. (more on this herb at my website)
Eating one fresh feverfew leaf a day is the best herbal way
to avoid migraines. But
feverfew plants aren't easy to get, so try this. Get a bottle
of Skullcap tincture and one
of St. J's tincture (hypericum), At the first inkling, the
first thought, of a headache, take
a full dropperfull of St. j's and 10 drops of skullcap. You
can repeat this every 15
minutes if you wish. The early you start taking the tinctures,
the less likely you are to
have a headache. Large doses (30-50 drops) of skullcap can
make you sleepy.
Hope this helps.
Green Blessings, Susun Weed
back
to Remedies List
|