Feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium)- Herbals

Feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium)
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What is it used for?
 Migraine Headaches- reduces severity, frequency
 Asthma, fever, insect bites, menstrual problems, rheumatism, stomachache
psoriasis (raised skin patches, scaly), threatened miscarriage, toothache
Signs and Symptoms
 Nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, mouth sores, pain with stiff joints and
muscles after discontinuing the herb, skin sore
Doses
 Migraines Treatment- 543 mg. of parthenolide orally
 Migraine Prevention- 25 mg. freeze dried leaf extract per day oral
o 50 mg. leaf with food
Fact
 Parthenolide- active ingredient
 Acts on brain blood vessels- less reactive to some compounds
o Serotonin- antagonist
 Long-term toxicity tests- needed for safety standard
 European plant- now in U.S. and Canada
o yellow flowers, yellow green leaves from July to October
What can I do?
 Commercial Recommendations- too high, ask your MD for guidance
 AVOID- if pregnant, breast feeding
 See your Health Care Provider- inform him if using caffeine, glucose
 See FFF RD- on line for help