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Other Herbs for Migraines

Bacopa [in brief, I think I posted about it before]
Dosage: 3-6 grams a day (I have a Bacopa powder) Use as a tea (drink it all up!)

Systems: nervous, circulatory, digestive

Properties: nervine, alterative, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-convulsant, diuretic

Indications: nervous disorders, mental disorders, epilepsy, senility, ADHD, Apserger’s syndrome, autism, recover from addictions, premature aging, anger, headaches, migraines, irritability, adrenal insufficiency (and more!)

One of Ayurveda’s most respected rejuvenating tonics for the mind and nervous system. Kindles the flame of intelligence in the brain, regular use promotes cellular regeneration, thus slowing the aging process, helps to sharpen the intellect, improve concentration and memory.

Both a sedative and rejuvenating tonic for the nervous system, helps buffer and protect against burnout and general fatigue caused by stress and overwork. Can be combined with other herbs for the mind and nervous system such as Scullcap, Shankpushpi, and Vacha (Calamus), or Ashwagandha for calming.
For headaches, especially migraines, can be combined with herbs such as Peppermint, Feverfew, Gotu Kola and Gingko. (I have never used Gingko and am trying to locate it in powder form)

Calamus (Vacha)
(I use this in formulas for the mind and brain function)

Dosage: powder 1-6 grams per day, Tincture 15-45 drops per day
Tissues: plasma, muscle, fat, marrow, nerve

Systems: nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive

Properties: Expectorant, decongestant, stimulant, nervine, antispasmodic, emetic (you’d have to take a lot at once),
carminative, rejuvenative

Indications: sinus headaches, anxiety, memory loss, tinnitus, deafness, epilepsy, coma, arthritis, coughs, digestive disorders.

Calamus is a mental rasayana (rejuvenatve) that promotes awareness, focus, clarity and memory. One of the most powerful rejuvenative for the brain and nervous system, is used to treat hysteria, neuralgia, nervous tension, hemiplegia (headache on one side of the head), and epilepsy.

Helpful for speech impediments including loss of speech due to stroke. The powder made into a paste and applied to the forehead can help alleviate headaches. Considered to be purifying to the channels of the body (nadis/chi meridians). Is considered to help balance brain function.