Migraine is a certain type of headache that affects young women in particular. It is accompanied by a pulsating, usually unilateral, severe headache that lasts classically between 4 and 72 hours. It is also accompanied by typical symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and noise.
The affected persons are usually very exhausted and can hardly move, which often leads to incapacity to work. Before a migraine attack, a so-called aura can occur. These are symptoms that occur before the attack, for example certain perceptions of vision.
The migraine is mainly caused by so-called triggers, such as red wine, chocolate or stress. The symptoms are usually sufficient to diagnose a migraine. Treatment is mainly carried out with the help of medication. However, there are also various homeopathic drugs that can be used.
These homeopathics are used
The following homeopathics can be used for migraine:
- Acidum formicum
- Acidum picrinicum
- Ammi visnaga
- Cimicifuga racemosa
- Cocculus
- Coffea
- Damiana
- Digitalis
- Ferrum phosphoricum
When will it be used? Acidum formicicum is a homeopathic remedy with a wide range of applications. It can be used for migraine, hay fever and rheumatic diseases.
Effect: The homeopathic remedy has a stimulating effect in cases of physical exhaustion and is supportive and strengthening. Thus the accompanying symptoms of migraine can be reduced. Dosage: The dosage for acute migraine is usually recommended with the intake of five globules up to five times daily in potencies D6 or D12.
When to use: The versatile Acidum picirnicum is used for migraine, acne and inflammation of the kidney. It is also used in cases of pronounced fatigue and burn-out. Effect: The effect of Acidum picrinicum is based on a modulation (influence) of the nervous system and vessels.
Thus migraine headaches can be reduced. Dosage: The homeopathic drug is recommended with potency D12. Of this, five globules can be taken up to twice a day.
When is it used? Ammi visnaga is a homeopathic preparation which can be used for migraine, asthma, as well as for stomach cramps or colic of the bile ducts or kidney. Effect: The homeopathic preparation has a relaxing and antispasmodic effect.
Therefore, it can have an effect on cramped vessels, which can relieve migraine headaches. In addition, it counteracts the accompanying symptoms of nausea and vomiting in migraine. Dosage: The dosage of Ammi visnaga is recommended with the intake of up to fifteen drops three times a day.
When is it used? The homeopathic remedy Cimicifuga racemosa is used for menstrual or menopausal symptoms, migraine and nervousness. Effect: Cimicifuga racemosa is a homeopathic remedy which is mainly used for migraine associated with the menopause.
It relieves headaches and accompanying complaints. Dosage: Dosage of the homeopathic is recommended up to three times a day when used independently with potencies D6 or D12 with five globules. When is it used?
The homeopathic drug Cocculus is versatile and is used for dizziness, migraine and other headaches. It is also used for sleep disorders and nausea. Effect: Cocculus is a homeopathic remedy that helps to reduce headaches.
It also relieves other accompanying symptoms of migraine, such as nausea. Dosage: For migraine, the dosage with two globules in potencies D6 or D12 is recommended in acute cases. If nausea occurs in addition, five globules in the potency D12 can be taken every half hour.
When is it used? The homeopathic drug Coffea can be used for sleep disorders, migraines and other headaches. It is also used for toothache.
Effect: The effect of Coffea is based on a regulation of vascular tone. This means the tension of the vascular muscles, which makes the blood circulation more even and reduces pain. Dosage: It is recommended to take five globules up to five times a day.
Potency D6 is recommended for acute pain, D12 for chronic pain. When is it used? Damiana is used in many different ways and is used for incontinence, impotence or sleeping disorders.
It is also used for migraine and depression.Effect: The effect of Damiana in migraine is based on the ingredient caffeine, which regulates the strength of the tension of the vascular walls. This can modulate the blood flow to the head. Dosage: The homeopathic preparation is used as a mother tincture and is recommended with the intake of up to ten drops mixed with water.
When is it used? Digitalis is used for various diseases. These include migraine and other headaches, nausea, sleep disorders, heart problems and asthma.
Effect: Digitalis acts on various metabolic processes of the body. It leads to pain relief. It also reduces possible accompanying symptoms of migraine, such as nausea.
Dosage: The homeopathic drug can be taken in potency D6 three times a day. In case of chronic complaints Potency D12 should be taken up to twice a day. When is it used?
The homeopathic preparation Ferrum phosphoricum can be used for migraine, inflammation of the middle ear or dental problems, as well as vomiting or diarrhoea. Effect: The homeopathic preparation has a versatile effect and regulates various metabolic processes of the body. Dosage: In migraine, Ferrum phosphoricum is recommended for use with potencies D6 or D12.
Five globules can be taken several times a day. When is it used? Formica rufa is used in addition to migraine, especially for complaints of the locomotor system and digestive tract.
These include rheumatism, gout, contusions, flatulence and nausea. Effect: The effect of the homeopathic remedy is based on the regulation of various processes in the body. It has a calming effect in cases of accompanying nausea in the context of a migraine attack.
Dosage: The dosage of Formica rufa is recommended with potencies D6 or D12. It is taken with five globules several times a day, adapted to the symptoms. When is it used?
Glonoinum is a homeopathic preparation, which can be used for migraine, heart complaints and complaints occurring during menopause. Effect: The homeopathic drug works especially well for migraine, which is accompanied by an aura, i.e. preceding complaints. It provides pain relief and has a calming effect.
Dosage: The recommended dosage of the homeopathic is the potencies D6 or D12 with the intake of up to five globules three times a day. When is it used? The homeopathic remedy Ignatia can be used in many ways.
It is used for migraines, cramps, stomach complaints, sleep disorders and depressive moods. Effect: The effect of Ignatia is directly on the vessels and nerves. It has a regulating effect and leads to reduction of myalgia pain and accompanying symptoms.
Dosage: The homeopathic drug is recommended with the dosage in potencies D6 or D12. It is applied with five globules several times a day. When is it used?
The homeopathic loofah is used mainly for migraine and other headaches. It can also be used for colds, hay fever and acne. Effect: The homeopathic remedy loofah has a cleansing and relaxing effect on the body.
It regulates various metabolic processes and relieves pain. Dosage: Loofah is recommended in potencies D6 or D12 for the treatment of migraine. When is it used?
Nux vomica is used for various complaints of the gastrointestinal tract. These include stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation, and heartburn and flatulence. Effect: Nux vomica acts directly in the digestive tract.
It has a regulating and calming effect on the stomach and intestines and can thus alleviate the nausea that occurs in migraine. Dosage: In case of acute complaints, five globules of potencies D6 or D12 can be taken at intervals of half an hour. The intake should not be more than four times.
When is it used? Pulsatilla pratensis is a homeopathic preparation used mainly for headaches, such as migraines, and colds. It can also be used for inflammation of the bladder.
Effect: The effect of Pulsatilla pratensis is based on the regulation of various processes of the body metabolism. It relieves pain and has a cleansing effect on the body. Dosage: Potency D12 is recommended for taking the homeopathic medicine.
Five globules can be taken every half hour, but not more than three times a day. When is it used? Robinia is a homeopathic remedy that can be used for migraines and heartburn.
Effect: The effect of Robinia is based on the regulation of various metabolic processes. Dosage: The dosage of the homeopathic preparation is recommended with potencies D6 or D12.When will it be used? Sulphur is a versatile homeopathic remedy used for migraine, asthma, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal problems, skin rashes and colds.
Effect: Sulphur acts on different parts of the body. It reduces pain and has a calming effect on the stomach in case of accompanying nausea during a migraine attack. Dosage: The homeopathic remedy can be taken for acute pain with potency D6 or D12 up to three times a day with five globules.
