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butterbur

Treatment for Cluster Headache

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) acts as a potent calcium channel blocker and inhibitor of leukotriene synthesis, which may help reduce neurogenic inflammation and vascular reactivity associated with cluster headaches. Its active petasins are believed to modulate cerebral blood flow and decrease neuronal excitability, potentially preventing or reducing the frequency and intensity of cluster headache episodes.

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here_now_be

3.0

It's no where near as strong, but butterbur is a CGRP inhibitor that survivors have taken since the 70s. Just be sure of your source, as if it is not properly processed, it can cause liver issues. If you're not leaving for a while, you could try one...View more

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Liver problems

GasMundane9408

4.0

This sounds so much like me. For me it happens in summer and early morning. I don’t take meds except pain pills and thyroid hormone but take a bunch of supplements. Butterbur vitanica helps me with prevention. I’ve had dramatic relief with iron but b...View more

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GasMundane9408

4.0

This sounds so similar to what I have except my cycles will last about 2 months and always in summer and usually once a day. For me diet is major and I probably have electrolyte issues and other issues with heat. Staying out of the sun, eating gluten...View more

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colleenyweeny03

5.0

It’s on Amazon but I’m sure you can get it from their website too. It’s mag citrate. But the combo of all the other things like high dose riboflavin, butterbur and feverfew with the magnesium is what makes it so potent. Idk the formula. This was reco...View more

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