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Exciting findings from a recent study indicate extracts from the
root of the plant butterbur can significantly reduce the frequency of
migraine headaches. Of the 230 patients in the study, those taking 75
milligrams of butterbur twice daily were able to reduce their number of
migraine attacks by 45 percent, compared with 28 percent in the placebo
group. According to researchers, the results were comparable to those
of leading prescription drugs. And, since many people don't like the
idea of taking a prescription medication every day, butterbur could be
an excellent alternative that now has a firm base of scientific
support. Researchers cautioned that since raw butterbur root contains
toxins that are removed during the manufacturing process, patients
should only use commercially available products rather than
"home-brewed" butterbur extract. Source: Neurology, December 28, 2004. |