Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Both leaves and flowering heads are anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, sedative, stimulant, , stomachic, vasodilator and vermifuge.
Traditionally feverfew is used to treat headaches as well as arthritis and disorders of the digestive tract. Often used for migraine headaches, but the effects are usually not noticed for several weeks and vary among individual migraine sufferers.
Feverfew is classified among medicinal herbs known as anti-inflammatories, and are traditionally used to treat migraine headaches as well as arthritis and disorders of the digestive tract. Keep in mind that herbs work slow and the effects of feverfew are usually not noticed for several weeks and of course vary among individual migraine sufferers.
Precautions
Not to be used while pregnant. Also avoid feverfew if you are allergic to ragweed, daisies, chamomile, chrysanthemums, or yarrow.
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