infinite_monkey Posted May 3, 2003 am looking for some skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) to make a nice little tonic for headaches/miagraines etc so if anybody has some seeds and doesnt mind passing some on i would be most happy if you also know of any plants that are good at keeping miagraines at bay would be most happy (a miabane ha ha ha ha) [ 03. May 2003, 13:14: Message edited by: infinite_monkey ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted May 3, 2003 Feverfew-great for migraines. I have some flowering now-I'll collect some seeds if you like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_monkey Posted May 3, 2003 that would be great, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tryptameanie Posted May 3, 2003 Ergotamine, a commonly prescribed migraine drug, comes from the ergot fungus. Wouldn't recommend you go munching on ergot though, you might lose some extremities. Anyway it used to be thought that it worked by constricting blood vessels in the brain, but now I believe it's thought to be more complex. Interestingly, other seretonergic drugs may also be effective- the following is from the lycaeum, go there for further discussion. "Both LSD and Psilocybin are much more effective than either Ergotamine and Methysergide. A single 25mcg dose of LSD will completely prevent cluster headache episodes for up to 12 months. Likewise Psilocybin,although I'm not sure of the exact dose, it is 1/4 of the typical recreational dose." [ 03. May 2003, 16:22: Message edited by: Tryptameanie ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterdragon Posted May 4, 2003 have some scullcap seeds, wantem swap or wantem free, take the time to pm me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_monkey Posted May 6, 2003 strangley enough I know a gnome who gets headaches from LSD well depending on how well he rest afterwards [ 07. May 2003, 12:53: Message edited by: infinite_monkey ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t st tantra Posted May 11, 2003 i once smoked some of a pink flowered prostrate skullcap species and thought it more like lobelia tupa than normal skullcap.would love to replace my tupa plant if anyone can help,dont have much luck with lobelia seed,and tupa doesn't transplant very well. t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmajik Posted May 14, 2003 You could try using some good old Lavender and Rosemary as a mixture in an Infusion . Both the essential oils of these two are good for migraines . Also Sandalwood tincture or tea would work as it calms the mind and cools the head . [ 14. May 2003, 02:09: Message edited by: Herbmajik ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted May 14, 2003 Also-lavender on the temples works a treat :D or a four by two As they say" an apple a day,keeps the doctor away" (if you aim it right!!) [ 14. May 2003, 02:31: Message edited by: mescalito ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted May 14, 2003 So does listening to Pink Floyd in a freezer As they say" an apple a day,keeps the doctor away" (if you aim it right!!) [/qb] Sorry-tried to edit post.............Oh well!! [ 14. May 2003, 02:38: Message edited by: mescalito ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
