Feverfew Headache Relief Tea Recipe

Try this easy feverfew headache relief tea to help with a headache.  Feverfew has shown in a few human research studies to reduce headaches.  Research is listed below.

Feverfew Headache Relief Tea Ingredients

• ​1 teaspoon of chopped fresh feverfew leaves (organically grown)
• 10 ounces of hot water

Feverfew Headache Relief Tea Instructions  ​

Make a tea by steeping for five minutes in the hot water.  Discard the leaves and drink the tea.  Adults: have up to three cups a day.  Avoid with pregnancy, lactation, small children, and while taking blood thinners.  Discuss possible contraindications with your Doctor.

Feverfew Headache Relief Tea Research

• In a systemic review of six randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials of feverfew to treat migraines, it was considered safe and effective.  From:  Ernst, E., & Pittler, M. H. (2000). The efficacy and safety of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.): an update of a systematic review. Public health nutrition, 3(4a), 509-514.
• A double-blind placebo controlled cross-over trial of 57 patients showed that feverfew caused a significant reduction in migraine pain intensity.   From:  Palevitch, D., Earon, G., & Carasso, R. (1997). Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) as a prophylactic treatment for migraine: a double‐blind placebo‐controlled study. Phytotherapy research, 11(7), 508-511.
• A blend with feverfew and white willow taken for 12 weeks twice a day reduced migraine frequency, intensity, and duration in 12 patients.  From:  Shrivastava, R., Pechadre, J. C., & John, G. W. (2006). Tanacetum parthenium and Salix alba (Mig-RL®) Combination in Migraine Prophylaxis. Clinical drug investigation, 26(5), 287-296.
• In animal studies, partenolide was the constituent in feverfew that may reduce migraine headaches.  From:  Tassorelli, C., Greco, R., Morazzoni, P., Riva, A., Sandrini, G., & Nappi, G. (2005). Parthenolide is the component of tanacetum parthenium that inhibits nitroglycerin-induced Fos activation: studies in an animal model of migraine. Cephalalgia, 25(8), 612-621.
• Pourianezhad, F., Tahmasebi, S., Abdusi, V., Nikfar, S., & Mirhoseini, M. (2016). Review on feverfew, a valuable medicinal plant. J Herbmed Pharmacol, 5(2), 45-49.
• Pareek, A., Suthar, M., Rathore, G. S., & Bansal, V. (2011). Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.): A systematic review. Pharmacognosy reviews, 5(9), 103.

Fore More Information About Feverfew

Click here to read more about the herb, feverfew:  Feverfew Monograph.

A great wind is blowing, and that gives you either imagination or a headache.

-Catherine the Great

Blog By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA (ARC), Professional AIA and NAHA Member, LMT

Updated: 11/4/18

This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use. These statements are not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases. The information at this page has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Consult a Doctor before using herbs and essential oils if you have medical conditions, are taking medications, or have questions.