he author’s serendipitous discovery revealed that a decoction of a spearmint species (Mentha spicata, Lamiaceae) successfully treated her migraine headache attacks. This is a very easily prepared and inexpensive remedy with no adverse side effect. This remedy exceeds the efficacy of large doses of riboflavin (vitaminB2), that has been reported as prophylaxis for migraines 1,2, and that the author used it for over two years before spearmint.

Consumption of 5-6 cups of a spearmint decoction ...

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