Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium    Family: Compositae

 

Uses:

• Migraine headaches
• Coughs, wheezing, difficulty breathing

Caution: Promotes menstruation and may stimulate menstruation, increase flow, and cramping. Do not take while pregnant. Do not take if taking anticoagulant drugs.

Dosage: 1-2 tsp herb infused 1 Cup boiling water or 1oz dried herb in 1 pint of water; up to 2 Cups daily; 15-30 drops tincture up to 3 times daily

Parts Used: Whole herb

Range: Native to SE Europe, it is now found throughout Europe, Australia, North America, zones 5-10

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes moist, well drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade

Properties:

• Bitter
• Carminative
• Aperient
• Emmenagogue

Key Constituents:

• Sesquiterpene lactones
• Flavonoid glycosides
• Pinenes

Try feverfew in:

• Head Ease Herb Tea

Sources:

A Modern Herbal, Mrs. M. Grieve p185

Herbs An Illustrated Encyclopedia, Kathi Keville p184

 

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