Omnia SanaHerbal Remedies by Symptom
Migraine - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 2 medicinal plants traditionally used for migraine. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.
FeverfewTanacetum parthenium
Strong evidence
Migraine prophylaxis - reduces attack frequency (evidence favourable for some standardised preparations, though mixed); parthenolide is identified as the component responsible for the antimigraine effect in animal models
ButterburPetasites hybridus
Moderate evidence
Migraine prophylaxis (reduces attack frequency; up to ~60% reduction vs placebo in a randomised controlled trial of a standardised CO2 root extract)
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.