Migraine is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders worldwide, affecting over a billion people. Goreisan, a formula from a traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classic “Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases,” is a known diuretic and widely used clinically with significant beneficial effects. Researchers in Japan have found it effective in treating migraines caused by low atmospheric pressure.
Migraine is characterized by severe headaches and is associated with dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Notably, some patients who have migraines seem to be more sensitive to changes in the weather such as atmospheric pressure and humidity.
Goreisan Reduces Cerebral Blood Flow
The new study found that when the atmospheric pressure drops, blood flow to the brain increases, and this can trigger a headache….