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                        All About Feverfew

                        Feverfew is a daisy like flower, useful in reducing migraine headaches by easing smooth muscle spasms and the constriction of blood vessels in the brain.

                        Feverfew

                        anti-pyretic

                        Fun Fact

                        Feverfew's name comes from the Latin word: febrifugia, which means: fever reducer.

                        Feverfew Research

                        Feverfew has demonstrated in multiple human studies to help reduce headache. It has also shown in vitro and in vivo muscle relaxing and anti-inflammatory actions. It may also be anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and anti-cancer; more research is needed. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Feverfew Research

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                        Feverfew Herb


                        Latin Name: Tanacetum parthenium

                        Family: Asteraceae

                        Other Names

                        • Other common names: Altamisa, bacherlor's buttons, featehrfew, flirtwort midsummer daisy, Santa Maria, Chrysanthème Matricaire, Featerfoiul, Grande Camomille, Matricaria, Partenelle
                        • Other Latin names: Chrysanthemum parthenium, Chrysanthemum praealtum, Leucanthemum parthenium, Matricaria eximia, Matricaria parthenium, Pyrethrum parthenium

                        Plant Description

                        Feverfew is a perennial flower with small daisy like white and yellow flowers that grows into a small bush about two foot high. Leaves are aromatic varied pinnate with possible light downy hairs.

                        Herb Description

                        • Leaves and flowers are used.
                        • As an infusion, use up to 6 tablespoons up to three times a day.
                        • Folk remedy has suggested chewing two leaves a day to ward off a headache. Steep the leaves in hot water for about 5 minutes before eating. Discontinue use if there are mouth ulcers

                        Key Constituents

                        • Sesquiterpene lactone: parthenolide
                        • Santamarine
                        • Flavonoids
                        • Bitter components
                        • ​Essential oils including camphor, terpene, and borneol

                        Feverfew Recipes

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        Anti-itch
                        anti-parasite Anti-parasite
                        anti-pyretic Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        headache relief Headache Relief
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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