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| Common Names |
| Feverfew , |
| Botanical Name |
| Tanacetum parthenium |
| Family |
| ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE Sunflower family |
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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.
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Prep Methods :Dried and fresh herb, tea, tincture, capsules
 Remedies using Feverfew
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| 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.
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| | Migraines, allergies | | Feverfew herb is most likely to be helpful for migraine sufferers who also have allergies or asthma.
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(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) |
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| 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. |
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Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
 A relative of dandelions and marigolds, with dimunitive daisy like flowers and fresh smelling leaves that act as a natural bee repellent.
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 The 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. |
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 Venus 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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