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Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium
Tanacetum parthenium
Common Names
Feverfew ,
Botanical Name
Tanacetum parthenium
Family
ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE Sunflower family
Feverfew Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Allergies/hay Fever * Arthritis * Gout * Headache * Insect Repellent * Lupus * Parasites/Worms *
Parts Used: arial parts
Constituents:Sesquiterpene lactones (including parthenolide and santamarine), volatile oil, tannins
Feverfew inhibits platelet aggregating in the bloodstream, thus preventing blockage of small capillaries. This action is one of the reasons behind feverfew's popularity in treatment of migraines. It has a mild tranquilizing effect and is especially good for headaches caused by tension or fatigue. Many feverfew products are standardized to a specific parthenolide content, but a holistic approach is to use the whole herb - the fresher the better.
Feverfew Remedies
Prep Methods :Dried and fresh herb, tea, tincture, capsules
remedy Remedies using Feverfew
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referencesFeverfew Medicinal Uses & References
Migraines
Its best documented use is in preventing and alleviating migraines. A phytochemical called pathenolide most likely is responsible, but don't discount the value of other natural compounds in the plant 396

(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

Arthritis Inflammation
Feverfew calms inflammation by inhibiting the COX-2 enzyme process. 889

(Thomas M. Newmark )

Parasites
Feverfew is a traditional remedy for parasites. 875
Flies, gnats and mosquitoes
To protect against flies, gnats and mosquitoes, and especially bees bathe exposed skin with a double strength standard brew of Feverfew and let dry. 961
Migraines, allergies
Feverfew herb is most likely to be helpful for migraine sufferers who also have allergies or asthma. 978

(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Migraine
Sesquiterpene lactones in feverfew may inhibit prostaglandins and histamine released during the inflammatory process, so preventing spasms of blood vessels in the head that trigger migraine attacks..also important in the inflammation and pain of arthritis, promoting restful sleep, improving digestion, and relieving asthma attacks. Feverfew users involved in clinical studies reported that feverfew helped their depression. 1266

(Mabey, Richard p47)

Side Effects:
Avoid feverfew if you are allergic to plants in the ragweed family. The fresh leaves can cause mouth ulcers, discontinue use if this occurs . Not to be used while pregnant.
Plant Description
Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
Tanacetum partheniumA relative of dandelions and marigolds, with dimunitive daisy like flowers and fresh smelling leaves that act as a natural bee repellent.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
historyThe name Feverfew is based on febrifuge, the herbalist term for the action of reducing fever. Brought to North America by European settlers, it now grows wild in the United States and Canada.
Astrology:
folkloreVenus commands this herb, and has commended it to succour her sisters (women), to be a general strengthener of their wombs, and to remedy such infirmities as a careless midwife has there caused Nicholas Culpeper

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