Feverfew as a preventive treatment for migraine : A systematic review

Author(s): Vogler, B. K., Pittler, M. H. , Ernst, E.

Journal/Book: Cephalalgia. 1998; 18: 704-708.

Abstract: Background: Feverfew is a popular herbal remedy advocated for the prevention of migraine. Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to look at the evidence for or against the clinical effectiveness of feverfew in migraine prevention. Data sources: Literature searches were performed using the following databases: Medline, Embase, Biosis, CISCOM, and the Cochrane Library (all from their inception to April 1998). Study selection: Only randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials were included. Data extraction: All articles were read by two independent reviewers. Data were extracted in a predefined, standardized fashion. The methodological qualify of all trials was evaluated us raine has not been established beyond reasonable doubt.

Keyword(s): phyto. cr. rev. feverfew. migraine

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