One of our young adult children has been having migraines for several years, so I have been searching for possible effective natural migraine remedy for a while. It has also helped keeping a journal of possible food triggers. I suspected excitotoxins contained in food eaten away from home.
I found an early helpful lead in my research here. The study states, “Feverfew became popular in Great Britain in the 1980s as a treatment for migraines and still used today. A survey of 270 people with migraines in Great Britain found that more than 70% of them felt much better after taking an average of 2 – 3 fresh or dried feverfew leaves daily. Feverfew’s migraine-relieving activity is believed to be due to parthenolide, an active compound that helps relieve smooth muscle spasms. Research has shown that this is probably due to it having a beneficial effect on the platelet clumping implicated in migraines.” Overall, these studies suggest that taking dried leaf capsules of feverfew every day may reduce the number of migraines in people who have chronic migraines. Also see British Medical Journal, Vol. 291.
(Other herbs that have this pain-relieving effect are catnip (Nepeta cataria) and Sweet Violet (genus Viola). I am sure there are more.)
What? – Is this little known information really true? Why aren’t more doing this?
So I ordered two herbs that are reported to be even more effective together than just the feverfew by itself: lemon balm herb and feverfew herb. We were so anxious to try it, and the test came soon enough.
She was already under a lot of pressure as she prepared to leave for a week of classes, impromptu speeches, symposium, and CLEP testing in her accelerated college program, and so we just naturally grabbed the as yet unopened bag of feverfew herb and put a small pinch of the dried herb in her mouth. Feeling deflated, she sat down on the stairs while I stroked her back, and we prayed.
Surprise, Surprise!
In what seemed like about 15 minutes, she looked up at me and smiled. Her eyes told me the pain was almost gone! I gave her a few more leaves to add to the others (which were still in her mouth) and the pain and nausea were completely gone in 20 minutes! A small headache did return in ~5 hours, but lasted only a short time. Since then she has carried a small pouch of this dried feverfew migraine remedy (we added lemon balm leaves) in her purse for emergencies which she has used twice with similar and remarkable results. Feverfew may be worth a try if you or a loved one suffers from migraines.
3 Ways To Take Feverfew Migraine Remedy:
1. One of the easiest ways to take the herb and receive the benefits of feverfew would be to chew up three or four of the leaves whenever you feel a migraine coming on. Don’t chew up fresh leaves, though; use dried ones. The fresh leaves can irritate a person’s mouth, cause swelling or even a rash. In some cases you could lose your ability to taste for a short while. Due to this it is far better to chew them dry. Feverfew treats the underlying reason for the headaches rather than just the discomfort.
You can keep a small pouch in your purse or backpack to use as needed.
2. Take MigreLief. It is a new, natural supplement that is being 
recommended by many top doctors. It is a remarkable, non-prescription product for migraine sufferers. It is recommended by top headache specialists and headache clinics. MigreLief’s 3 ingredients of high dose Magnesium, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), and Puracol Feverfew.
A double-blind, placebo controlled, and published 3-month study found that a combination of feverfew, magnesium, and Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) led to a 50% decrease in migraines.
3. Drink Feverfew Tea
Herbal tea blends are also excellent ways to benefit from any specific herb, and they can be rather pleasant, too! You can drink feverfew tea mixed with some chamomile, lavender flowers, and lemon balm herb to get fast relief. We add a touch of honey, but brew it strong!
Teas can be served hot or cold and brewed many different ways.
PubMed comprehensive study on Feverfew and it safety. Feverfew is possibly not safe for use in pregnancy.
Warning: The maker of MigreLief has added a very small amount of added propylene glycol as of 2022… so here is a caveat.
Update 9/2025: Because bulk cut and dried feverfew (which the recipe calls for below) is getting more expensive and harder to get, here is a 4 minute video on how you can grow your own and dry it yourself if you have a garden space:
Make A Migraine Remedy Tincture
Ingredients:
• 3 parts lemon balm herb (I used 1/2 c. [x 3] = 1 1/2 cup)
• 2 parts feverfew herb (I used 1/2 c. [x 2] = 1 cup) (note: 4 ounces won’t be enough, so get the 1 pound package)
• 80-100 proof vodka
• glass quart jar with tight fitting lid
Directions:
Measure your dried herbs. You can also make this with feverfew only, but some feel it is more effective with lemon balm.
• Add herbs to your glass jar. Ideally, only fill it half full of herbs.
• Pour vodka (or glycerin) over herbs to fill the jar. The solvent should be at least 2 inches above the herbs.
• Place the lid on the jar and shake until the herbs are well combined.
• Label jar with contents and date.
• Set in a dark cabinet where you will see and not forget it. Steep for 4-6 weeks, shaking every few days.
• At the end of the steeping time, strain out the spent herbs with cheesecloth of coffee filter, allowing the liquid to drain into a clean glass jar.
• Use a funnel to fill amber glass dropper bottles for storage in a cool dark place. label and date each bottle. The tincture should keep for up to 12 or more years as mine is still effective 15 years later.
• Compost the depleted herbs.
Dosage for Our Migraine Remedy:
At the sudden onset of migraine symptoms, begin taking 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of the tincture every 30 minutes to an hour until the symptoms subside. Studies show that longer term use yields the best results for most people.
Side Effects
There are side-effects that can occur as a result of taking a feverfew migraine remedy in excess including muscle stiffness, nervousness, mouth ulcers and canker sores, temporary loss of taste, superfluous stimulation of menstruation, and for pregnant women, contraction of the uterus which can lead to miscarriage. Again, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns about using the feverfew plant before you start taking it regularly! (source)
Do you want to calm your colicky baby? Lemon balm is a wonderful, safe, old-time remedy.
UPDATE: With only 2 drops a day of the tincture in water EVERY DAY in the morning, our daughter has had only 1 true migraine in 8 months and counting! This migraine remedy works for us.
UPDATE #2: It can happen that the body becomes used to these 2 herbs. If the tincture starts to become ineffective, stop using it for 2-3 weeks and then start again. Remember, it is totally safe so you can experiment.
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Thank you! This was an extremely helpful article for me.
Melanie B
Butterbur, magnesium, and ribloflavin also works when giving feverfew a break
m88
Thank you for another fantastic article. I’ve a presentation next week,
and I am on the search for this.
Elizabeth
I’ve been growing Feverfew in my flower gardens for years, but for the June bloom. I didn’t know about the medicinal advantage. If this makes a nice tea, is there any reason I couldn’t drink a cup even if I don’t have a headache?
Jacqueline
Oh, that sounds lovely! Wonder if bees like it for nectar when it blooms? I think that would be fine to drink as tea, but I would research it first to be sure. I love feverfew tea occasionally! Here you go: http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-feverfew.html
Blessings!
Janet Cordle
As usual, I love learning from your research!!
Jacqueline
I am so happy Janet, that it has helped you!
Praise God, even though the post is older, the things the Lord has taught us can be reapplied again and again, to the glory of God, pointing to things He has created to bless us! His gifts are powerful and healing 😀
Thanks for the encouragement, friend!
Amber
Is this safe to use for a nine-year-old?
Jacqueline
Yes, Amber, it is. Just a pinch of the herbs can relieve a migraine in many. There are details in the post..Do you know if there are underlying metals (vaccines, lots of meds, exposures or antibiotics, etc.) that are causing the pain? If so, I would recommend TRS to cleanse your child’s body from those inflammatory causes. https://inspiredhealthtrs.cosevatrs.com/
Liza
How do you take them? What form, how much?
Jacqueline
Hi, Liza! did you read the section “3 Ways To Take Feverfew Migraine Remedy”? That will be what you need to know!
Blessings,
Jacqueline
Renee Holliday
does this tincture/remedy help with just normal headaches. My husband has headaches often, but not migraines. He takes OTC remedies so much, I would love to get him off of those. Will this help? or is there another remedy more specific for tension/stress headaches.
Jacqueline
Renee, I must say I do not know how it will help with regular headaches. It is truly a migraine remedy, but it cannot harm him to try it. I do have a post that deals with both headaches and migraines: https://deeprootsathome.com/18-no-side-effect-remedies-to-relieve-that-headache/
If he is in toxic overload as the root cause I recommend 3-6 months of TRS, and I can help you with that product. We often see anxiety and depression from simply being toxic and these are pretty easily decreased and then totally relieved as toxins and metals leave the body. This will be insightful as toxicity today is something we all need to rid ourselves from:
https://deeprootsathome.com/heavy-metals-need-to-go-they-are-food-for-viruses-bacteria-fungi/
I hope that is helpful, friend!
Jacqueline
Justina Auck
I found a feverfew tincture at my local health market that I’m planning on my 9 yr old daughter using when her next migraine sets in (she has 1-2 every month or so). What dosage would you recommend?
Jacqueline
Hi, Justina,
Since I don’t know the strength of that product, I would do what it recommends on the bottle.
And because your daughter is just 9, I would only give her 1/3rd of the stated dosage.
With feverfew for migraines, it doesn’t take much and too much not help.
You can also put that smaller amount in warm water and let her sip it slowly.
Praying it helps her.
If it doesn’t have any lemon balm in it, it might not work as well as my recipe of “two herbs that are reported to be even more effective together than just the feverfew by itself: lemon balm herb and feverfew herb.”
I hope that helps!
Blessings and peace,
Jacqueline
Justina
This is very helpful Jacqueline. Thank you! Would you think adding some of the tincture to lemon balm tea beneficial? I do always have the tea on hand.
Jacqueline
Hi, Justina,
Yes, that works well since you already have the lemon balm tea on hand.
Also remember, you can just take the leaves alone: “A survey of 270 people with migraines in Great Britain found that more than 70% of them felt much better after taking an average of 2 – 3 fresh or dried feverfew leaves daily.”
I hope it works well for you however you use it.
Sending peace,
Jacque
Justina
Thanks for the guidance J!
Racheal
This is excellent information thank you. My question is what is often the root cause of migraines? I have struggled with them for years and have not pin pointed it yet. Thanks for your input.
Jacqueline
Hi, Racheal,
Yes, most of us just look to fixing (putting a bandaid on) the symptoms we have, but you are thinking about this correctly. Many times we can lower or remove the underlying cause(s) or the toxicity driving the outward symptom(s).
I will email you. As a nurse, for years now, that is what I help people to do.
You will get a glimpse of this in these several posts:
Avalyn’s Story: https://deeprootsathome.com/avalyns-story-how-trs-a-safe-heavy-metal-detox-can-help-you-and-your-child/
and https://deeprootsathome.com/rebeccas-story-trs-a-safe-heavy-metal-detox-can-help-pregnancy/
and https://deeprootsathome.com/heavy-metals-need-to-go-they-are-food-for-viruses-bacteria-fungi/
Once I learned how very unhealthy we have all become buying into the current medical systems push for drugs and OTC meds, I have become a big fan of detoxing through life to lower all of it. Optimum health is achievable with time.
I will email you now!
Jacque
Bea Ann Bridges
Hi Jacque, Thank you for this great post!! I looked online for the feverfew leaves, tincture, etc. and I cannot find whole leaves , only cut and sifted ones. So if I were to chew on the dry, cut and sifted leaves would I just use about a teaspoon or should I use more?
Also, what do you think about ordering the 2 tinctures separately (lemon balm and feverfew) and combining them into 1 tincture as an alternative to making my own? Herb Pharm makes both of them that I can get through my usual supplement company. And if I do this, should I use 3 parts lemon balm to 2 parts feverfew, as in your recipe above?
Thank you!
Bea Ann Bridges