Feverfew is best known for treating and preventing migraines and headaches. Approved in Canada and England to prevent migraines research concludes it is effective in reducing the pain, intensity, duration, and number of attacks in 70% of migraine cases studied. It is important to discuss and treat root causes of headaches and migraines, and to rule out more serious reasons. Common reasons for migraines and headaches are allergies, food allergies, anxiety, stress, depression, liver congestion, constipation, and toxicity. Know what your triggers are and work from there.
Feverfew is a medium strength remedy and caution is strongly advised because overeating fresh leaves may cause mouth ulcers. Eat 1-4 fresh leaves a day preferably in salads, or on a sandwich to avoid this. Use in tincture formulation with demulcent herbs, and avoid long-term use and high doses. Seek guidance from a professional health practitioner.
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| Common Name | Feverfew herb |
| Latin Name | Tanacetum parthenium |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Parts Used | Perennial-herb leaves picked in summer during growing season |
| Target Organs/Areas | Head, cardiovascular, lungs, digestion, reproductive, muscles, nerves |
| Common Uses | Head: migraines, headaches,dizziness, tinnitus, pain, inflammation, relaxes, sedate,
Cardiovascular: relaxes,dilates blood vessels, inflammation, increases circulation, arthritis, colds, cramps, neuralgia, sciatica, fibromyalgia, tension, Digestion: digestive stimulant, digestive bitter, Female reproductive: amenorrhea, stimulant, spasmodic dysmenorrhea, PMS, |
| Properties | anti-migraines, analgesic, antiseptic, vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, relaxant, sedative, digestive stimulant, digestive bitter, bitter, uterine stimulant, emmenagogue, |
| Constituents | Essential oil: lactones- parthenolides, camphor, borneol, terpenes, esters; bitter resin, inulin (in root) gums, tannic acid, pyrethrin |
| Cautions | Medium strength: Caution may cause mouth ulcers, use with demulcents. Avoid continous long-term use. May cause dermatitis. Avoid high doses. Do not use in pregnancy, breastfeeding. |
| Dosage | Tincture: Best used in formulation combined with demulcents : 2-4ml
Tea: 8g / 1 teaspoon Infuse 5-10 min Eat: 1-4 fresh leaves a day preferably in salads, or on a sandwich. |
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