The Artistic Farmer

Chrysanthemum parthenium. Compositae                                                   

Found in waste-places. Leaves are feathery, and the flowers are white-yellow with pointed centers and daisy (chamomile) form. The plant is very aromatic and has quite a pleasant scent. It is famed as an herb for women.

Use, internal:

As a tonic and general remedy. Feverfew has power over the uterus and overies. For prevention of miscarriage. To help in difficult labor and retention of afterbirth. For female hysteria, female infertility.

Use, external:

The whole herb, crushed into a pulp, makes a good pain-soothing poultice. A useful suppository for treatment of piles.

Dose:

Of a Standard Brew, two tablespoonsful morning and night.