feverfew Herb

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Feverfew

Family: Compositae Genus: Chrysanthemum,

Matricaria, Tanacetum Species: Parthenium

Also Known As: Ferbrifuge Plant, Wild Quinine,

Bachelor's Button

Rx: chew leaves for migraine control, premade

pills and tablets also work well for headaches,

infusion, tincture

Got a headache, maybe a chronic migraine?

Feverfew may well be your answer. Seventy percent of

patients in scientific studies show a significant

improvement in their migraine headaches even when

standard medical treatment showed no results. Also

traditionally used for gynecological purposes. This

herb may reduce high blood pressure, and is a great

digestive aid after meals.

Warnings:may cause sores inside the mouth, do not

take if you have a clotting disorder. Remember that

Feverfew does not CURE migraines, it suppresses them.

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Feverfew, also known as featherfew and bachelor's

buttons, is native to southwest Europe and was brought

to America originally as an ornamental. It is

commercially cultivated in Japan, Africa and Europe.

Greek and European herbalists traditionally used it to

reduce fevers.

The herb has a long history of use in traditional and

folk medicine as a treatment for disorders often

controlled by aspirin, such as fever, headaches and

some of the accompanying symptoms such as nausea and

depression.

Recently feverfew has been gaining fame as a effective

treatment for migraine headaches. It may also help

ease diseases caused by chronic inflammation such as

arthritis. It is an aromatic plant with a strong and

lasting odor, it has been used externally as an insect

repellent and for treating insect bites.

It is the combination of ingredients in the feverfew

plant that brings such effective relief. It works to

inhibit the release of two inflammatory substances,

serotonin and prostaglandins, both believed to

contribute to the onset of migraines. By inhibiting

these amines as well as the production of the chemical

histamine, the herb controls inflammation that

constricts the blood vessels in the head, and prevents

blood vessel spasms which may contribute to headaches.

The plant is rich in sesquiterpene lactones, the

principal one being parthenolide. Other constituents

include essential oils, flavonoid glycosides, pinene

derivatives and costic acid. Feverfew should be taken

regularly to receive maximum benefit and protection

from migraines.

The tea, drunk cold, may also relieve skin

perspiration associated with migraines, and has been

used to stimulate appetite, and improve digestion and

kidney function.

Clinical tests have shown the use of feverfew may

reduce of frequency and severity of headaches. It may

be more effective than other nonsteroidal

antiinflammatories (NSAIDS), like aspirin. Additional

benefits include lower blood pressure, less stomach

irritation and a renewed sense of well-being.

It may also relieve dizziness, tinnitus, and painful

or sluggish menstruation. Its extracts have been

claimed to relieve asthma, coughs, dermatitis and

worms.

Parts Used: Leaves and flowers in extract, infusion,

and dried in capsules.

Common Use: The herb has historically been used as

remedy for headache, inflammation and as a general

substitute for ailments treated with aspirin. Its most

popular use is for the prevention of migraine

headaches and associated symptoms. Pregnant women

should not use the herb, and some people have

developed mouth ulcers or experienced loss of taste

from eating the fresh leaves.

Care: Feverfew is a hearty perennial that will produce

an abundant supply of blossoms. It prefers full sun or

partial shade and well-drained average soil.

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