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Also known as:
Tanacetum parthenium
Uses:
• Migraine headaches
Description:
Feverfew has daisy-like flowers, a characteristic of the Compositae family
to which it belongs. It is a plant which is commonly found in temperate climes
and, traditionally, those suffering from migraine headaches were advised to
place a leaf from the feverfew plant in their sandwich!
How it works:
Feverfew has been subject to a fair amount of research. Sesquiterpene lactones
are thought to be the main active constituents of the plant. They inhibit
platelet aggregation and the secretion of serotonin, which precede a migraine.
Feverfew may therefore avert the onset of a migraine headache.
Additional advice:
Some people may be prone to mouth ulcers when using Feverfew. Avoid if you
have a known hypersensitivity to other members of the Compositae family such
as Chamomile. Feverfew may be taken daily to prevent migraine but may also
be taken at the onset of a migraine to reduce the symptoms.
