Groupe Arkopharma Migrastick Review

Editor's Rating:

Migrastick is produced by Groupe Arkopharma which is France’s largest nutritional supplement manufacturer. Migrastick is made from essential oils and claims to provide a natural solution to the pain produced from migraine headaches. Read on to learn if Migrastick is right for you and your migraine symptoms.

Ingredients

Migrastick claims to contain no preservatives, parabens, coloring or alcohol in its products. It claims to be made from 100% essential oils. These oils include:

• peppermint oil
• lavender oil
• isopropyl myristate

The Migrastick claims to work through the massage application and cooling effect provided by the oils. Together, they claim to relieve migraines and headaches.

Peppermint essential oil is often used as a digestive aid to soothe minor stomach aches. It is also used as an energizing tool and if you rub it on your face and neck it is said to remove head pressure. Peppermint is most often used for irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and heartburn.

Lavender oil is one of the most common essential oils and is used to treat many things. Lavender is highly regarded for skin and relaxation but it is known for being balanced and boosting energy when you need it most. It is a refreshing oil that is very versatile.

Dosage

Apply the oils from the Migrastick in 2 or 3 short circular movements on the temples, forehead and neck for relief from migraine headaches.

Possible Side Effects

This product is not suitable for use on children under 12 years old, on women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or on epileptics.

Lavender may slow down the central nervous system, do not use lavender oil within 2 weeks of an operation because it may work with anaesthesia and other medications and slow down the nervous system too much.

The side effects of peppermint oil may include:

• heartburn
• allergic reactions
• anal burning during diarrhoea

There is a risk that peppermint oil mail interact with immunosuppressant drugs, so consult your doctor if you are on any medication before you use this product.

Price

Arkopharma Laboratories provides a list of companies in a few countries that sell the Migrastick but it is  not clear how to purchase it, how much it costs or how many dosages are included in each stick. They are sold by pharmacies all over the world however the websites of these pharmacies are not listed.

Guarantee

Arkopharma Laboratories manufacture their products according to  very high standards. This product has been regulated as a medical device by the Medical Device Agency in Europe. The Migrastick website provides evidence of clinical testing as well as claiming to have 91% patient satisfaction. 90% of the doctors said that the Migrastick had a good or excellent reaction on the pain of migraine headaches. Arkopharma Laboratories does not purchasing information for the Migrastick nor do they provide a guarantee or a returns policy.

Conclusion

The Migrastick claims to be a natural solution to the pain from migraine headaches and provides a cooling solution which is applied by massaging it onto your head. It does not provide the prevention of migraine headaches but may provide relief. Purchasing information is unavailable for this product on the manufacturer’s website and there is a possibility of allergic reaction to the product.

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Ash Cunningham reviewed Migrastick on May 3rd and gave it a rating of 3.