Holland & Barret Feverfew Migraine Relief Capsules-Review
Product Claims of Feverfew Migraine Relief Capsules
Feverfew is a traditional all-herbal medicinal product in capsule form to be used for preventing migraines. Feverfew itself is a herb used to dull headaches and as an anti inflammatory. It is also sometimes called wild chamomile or medieval aspirin. There are numerous anti-migraine supplements on the market so testing the veracity of claims is important from a consumer point of view.
Migraines can be debilitating and are sometimes accompanied by nausea, loss of appetite and partial loss of sight. Light and sound sensitivity can also result. Migraines are not like normal headaches but are headaches of the severest kind and can last for many days.
The causes of migraines have not been scientifically attributed with accuracy to any one factor. Factors thought to cause migraines are genetics as well as environmental factors. They may be caused by brainstem changes and the resulting triggers to the trigeminal nerve. They may also be due to an imbalance in certain brain chemicals including serotonin, which helps regulate central nervous system pain signals.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains 100 mg dry feverfew. The active compound in feverfew is parthenolide. It has anti-inflammatory effects, and it may also help prevent cancer. Standard dosages for effectiveness are up to 300 mg but this product contains 100 mg. In research done evidence does suggest that feverfew is effective in combating migraines but this has not been conclusively proven medically.
Feverfew also has many side effects so it is unsurprising that the package insert warns of these. The side effects include abdominal swelling, indigestion, heartburn, stomach upsets, bloating, wind, constipation, nausea, mouth inflammation, ulcerative tissue in the mouth and mild allergic skin reactions. There are also other very uncommon side effects.
It is not known whether the Feverfew is organically or ethically farmed.
Dosage Instructions
Take one capsule at the same time each day with water, with or without a meal. The capsules should be swallowed, not chewed. It may take months to see any benefit. Do not exceed 1 capsule per day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use Silent Night, nor should anyone on long-term treatment for migraines other than Silent Night, without seeing a doctor.
Cost and Guarantee
The cost is $19.56 for 60 capsules from the product website and it appears to be heavily incentivised with bulk discounts and loyalty reward points. During the course of our research we did not uncover any guarantees.
Summary of our Feverfew Migraine Relief Capsules review
Feverfew is known and widely held to help reduce both the onset of, intensity and duration of migraines. This all-natural product could prove an aid in doing just that although we would have liked to see a higher dosage.
While the product is cost-effective and heavily incentivized, there appear to be no guarantees. This could prove frustrating for genuine migraine sufferers, who need a stronger validation that they will get relief, especially as the manufacturer notes that effects could take months to manifest. It also calls into question why there are such blatant discounts and incentives on an already seemingly cost-effective product. Reviews are sometimes good, but a few patients report receiving no relief at all. This is completely plausible, as a formulation with only one ingredient tends to be hit-and-miss given individual brain receptivity to various herbal and other active ingredients. We would perhaps suggest trying a product with a more comprehensive, inclusive formulation.
