Posted by nolvas on March 19, 2006, at 5:23:10
In reply to Feverfew, posted by verne on March 18, 2006, at 21:19:49
Feverfew is a 5HT antagonist according to the study below. However it's also said that Feverfew helps the brain release more Serotonin.
Feverfew is a popular herbal remedy for the prevention and mitigation of migraine headaches. It may help the brain to release more serotonin and reduce the inflammation response associated with migraines.
I don't mind admitting that feverfew confuses me at the moment. That study shows feverfew has antiserotonergic activity, yet other sites say it helps the brain increase Serotonin. I hope some one can explain it :(
btw the best brand (it's been used in studies) of Feverfew is Tanacet. My ex g/f takes it to prevent migraines. It works really well, she's currently on Cipramil for depression/OCD and it still works whether she is using an SSRI or not.
http://www.herballaboratories.com/
poster:nolvas
thread:620910
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20060313/msgs/621930.html