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Feverfew Feverfew

Latin: Tanacetum Parthenium
Family: Compositae

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Temperate, Cool
Full sun
2'
6"
Medicinal
Perennial
pH6.5 -pH7. hedges, Rocky areas.
Seed, Self-seeds
Spring
6"
Summer-Autumn
White with yellow centers.


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Semi-evergreen Feverfew has pungent, divided, medium to yellow green leaves and white daisy flowers appearing in summer. Feverfew may die off one season in drought conditions but will return the following Spring.


Uses: The leaves add a bitter tang to food and are found in digestive apertifs. They relax blood vessels, reduce inflammation, and are mildly sedative. Feverfew's importance lies in its success in reducing some migraines. Chewed daily its accumulative effect is to reduce headache pains and inhibit the secretion of a compound implicated in migraine and arthritis. Infused flowering tops are applied externally to ease headaches and arthritic swellings. A tea is taken for tinnitus, irregular periods and to cleanse the uterus after childbirth.

Migraines: For migraine sufferers chew 1 or 2 fresh or frozen leaves a day.

High Blood Pressure: In studies done for migraine sufferers it was shown that Feverfew may also reduce high blood pressure.

Digestive Aid: Like Chamomile, Feverfew contains chemicals that may calm the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, making it an antispasmodic. Try taking after meals.

Women's Health: Feverfew's antispasmodic and anti-prostaglandin actions supports its traditional use in treating menstual discomfort.

Warnings: Irratates the mouth, causing bleeding gums in 10% of the population. This usually shows up within 3 days of taking feverfew. Do not take if allergic to the daisy family, when using anti-clotting drugs, and not when pregnant.

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Feverfew - $ 2.39
The Feverfew, 'Tanacetum (Chrysanthemum) parthenium', displays charming clusters of small daisy-like flowers on aromatic bushy plants. The Feverfew has a long history as an herbal remedy and it is popular in Victorian gardens. Feverfew is a reliable, unfussy plant with masses of small white flowers on strong-scented ferny yellow-green foliage. Feverfew prefers well drained soils and moderate to low water conditions. Do not over water. Plant in full sun and deadhead regularly if you do not want to establish volunteer seeds for next year.
Feverfew, Freeze-dried - 200 mg 90 cap
Feverfew, Freeze-dried - 200 mg 90 cap

Feverfew/Jamaican Dogwood, 1 oz.
Feverfew/Jamaican Dogwood, 1 oz.

Feverfew - 380 mg 180 cap
Feverfew - 380 mg 180 cap

Feverfew Blend - 1 oz
Feverfew Blend - 1 oz

FeverFew Extract - 60 cap
FeverFew Extract - 60 cap

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Grow your own herbal medicine chest! This deluxe collection includes seeds of St. John's Wort, Calendula, German Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Milk Thistle, Echinacea, Feverfew, Hyssop, Peppermint and Valerian, and comes complete with plant stakes, a pencil, and a useful reference guide for planting, harvesting, preparing and using herbal remedies.


White Willow with Feverfew Extract 60 vegicaps: K

White Willow with Feverfew Extract 60 vegicaps: K

To Promote Head Comfort The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends White Willow Bark for 'Diseases accompanied by fever, rheumatic ailments, headaches.' Average daily dosage corresponding to 60 - 120 mg total salicin. Mode of Administration: Liquid and solid preparations for internal use. Note: Combinations with diaphoretic drugs could be considered. Actions: Antipyretic; Antiphlogistic; Analgesic.' Willow bark is official in the German Pharmacopeia. In German pediatric medicine, willow bark is used as an antipyretic component of various herbal preparations, particularly in combination with diaphoretic herbs. The British Herbal Compendium and the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy concur with the judgement of the German Commission E. Willow barks of several different species have traditionally been used by Native Americans from Florida to Canada for pain relief. The glycoside salicin, from which the body manufactures salicylic acid, is the basis of the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects of willow. Natural salicylic acid is reported to produce fewer side effects than the synthetic acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), and, although initially slower acting, seems to be more long-lasting. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Tonic, antiperiodic and astringent. It has been used in dyspepsia connected with debility of the digestive organs. In convalescence from acute diseases, in worms, in chronic diarrhoea and dysentery, its tonic and astringent combination renders it very useful.' 'Dosages: 1 drachm of the powdered root. 1 or 2 fluid ounces of the decoction.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Willow bark is tonic, antiperiodic, and an astringent bitter. It has been given in intermittents, dyspepsia, connected with debility of the digestive organs, passive hemorrhages, chronic mucous discharges, in convalescence from acute diseases, and in worms. Although occasionally substituted for the cinchona bark, it is inferior in activity.' 'In chronic diarrhoea and dysentery, the tonic and astringent combination of the willow renders it very eligible. It may be given in substance, in doses of 1 drachm of the powder, repeated as indicated; or of the decoction, 1 or 2 fluid ounces, 4 or 5 times a day. The decoction has also proved efficient as a local application to foul and indolent ulcers.' American Materia Medica, 1919 (Ellingwood): 'This to an extent is antimalarial and like the other agents of this class it improves the tone of the gastro-intestinal tract and the glandular organs. It corrects impaired conditions of all mucous membranes and is thus of value in excessive catarrhal discharges from these membranes, being freely given in bronchorrhea, gastric catarrh, catarrhal diarrhea and in leucorrhea, in all cases acting more promptly if malarial conditions have caused the existing debility. It has antiseptic properties, of course, if antimalarial, and is a good


Green Tea Head-Aid with Feverfew and Kava Ancient Healing Formula Tea 16 tea bags Green Tea Head-Aid with Feverfew and Kava Ancient Healing Formula Tea 16 tea bags

Green Tea Head-Aid with Feverfew and Kava Ancient Healing Formula Tea 16 tea bags


Feverfew Flowering Tops Powder Cert. Organic (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: K Feverfew Flowering Tops Powder Cert. Organic (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract and tincture. Feverfew is recommended in modern European herbal medicine, as in ancient Greek herbal medicine, as a preventative of migraine headaches. It an effective anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and emmenagogue. It contains a range of compounds known as sesquiterpene lactones, 85% of which are a compound called parthenolide. Parthenolide helps prevent excessive clumping of platelets and inhibits the release of certain chemicals, including serotonin and some inflammatory mediators. According to several double blind studies with migraine patients, feverfew reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of migraine headaches. The same studies also report beneficial side effects of regular use, such as relief from depression and arthritic pain due to inflammation. Painful and sluggish menstrual flow is also relieved by Feverfew. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'As a stimulant it is useful as an emmenagogue. Is also employed in hysterical complaints, nervousness and lowness of spirits, and is a general tonic. The cold infusion is made from 1 oz. of the herb to a pint of boiling water, allowed to cool, and taken frequently in doses of half a teacupful. A decoction with sugar or honey is said to be good for coughs, wheezing and difficult breathing.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, vermifuge, and stimulant. This agent is one of the pleasantest of the tonics, influencing the whole intestinal tract, increasing the appetite, improving digestion, and promoting secretion, besides having a decided action upon the renal and cutaneous functions.' 'The warm infusion is an excellent remedy in recent colds, flatulency, worms, atonic dyspepsia, irregular menstruation, nervous debility, hysteria, suppression of the urine, and in some febrile diseases.' 'In hysteria or flatulency, 1 teaspoonful of the compound spirits of lavender forms a valuable addition to the dose of the infusion, which is from 2 to 4 fluid ounces. The cold infusion or extract makes a valuable tonic. The leaves in poultice are an excellent local application in severe pain or swelling of the bowels, etc.' http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb124.htm Clinical Trials Meta-analysis of 5 clinical studies indicate feverfew is better than placebo but clinical effectiveness has not been established beyond reasonable doubt Vogler 1998 A randomized, blinded trial with 72 patients found a reduction in number and severity of migraines while duration was unchanged. There were no serious side effects Murphy 1988 9 patients taking placebo had more frequent and severe migraine symptoms than the 8 taking freeze dried feverfew leaf powder in a double blind study Johnson 1985 Kalyx Fulfillment Center ships only to the USA and Canada


Feverfew Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: K Feverfew Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract and tincture. Feverfew is recommended in modern European herbal medicine, as in ancient Greek herbal medicine, as a preventative of migraine headaches. It an effective anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and emmenagogue. It contains a range of compounds known as sesquiterpene lactones, 85% of which are a compound called parthenolide. Parthenolide helps prevent excessive clumping of platelets and inhibits the release of certain chemicals, including serotonin and some inflammatory mediators. According to several double blind studies with migraine patients, feverfew reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of migraine headaches. The same studies also report beneficial side effects of regular use, such as relief from depression and arthritic pain due to inflammation. Painful and sluggish menstrual flow is also relieved by Feverfew. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'As a stimulant it is useful as an emmenagogue. Is also employed in hysterical complaints, nervousness and lowness of spirits, and is a general tonic. The cold infusion is made from 1 oz. of the herb to a pint of boiling water, allowed to cool, and taken frequently in doses of half a teacupful. A decoction with sugar or honey is said to be good for coughs, wheezing and difficult breathing.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, vermifuge, and stimulant. This agent is one of the pleasantest of the tonics, influencing the whole intestinal tract, increasing the appetite, improving digestion, and promoting secretion, besides having a decided action upon the renal and cutaneous functions.' 'The warm infusion is an excellent remedy in recent colds, flatulency, worms, atonic dyspepsia, irregular menstruation, nervous debility, hysteria, suppression of the urine, and in some febrile diseases.' 'In hysteria or flatulency, 1 teaspoonful of the compound spirits of lavender forms a valuable addition to the dose of the infusion, which is from 2 to 4 fluid ounces. The cold infusion or extract makes a valuable tonic. The leaves in poultice are an excellent local application in severe pain or swelling of the bowels, etc.' http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb124.htm Clinical Trials Meta-analysis of 5 clinical studies indicate feverfew is better than placebo but clinical effectiveness has not been established beyond reasonable doubt Vogler 1998 A randomized, blinded trial with 72 patients found a reduction in number and severity of migraines while duration was unchanged. There were no serious side effects Murphy 1988 9 patients taking placebo had more frequent and severe migraine symptoms than the 8 taking freeze dried feverfew leaf powder in a double blind study Johnson 1985 Kalyx Fulfillment Center ships only to the USA and Canada


Everything You Need to Know About Feverfew and Migraines Everything You Need to Know About Feverfew and Migraines

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Feverfew Herb C/S (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: C Feverfew Herb C/S (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract and tincture. Feverfew is recommended in modern European herbal medicine, as in ancient Greek herbal medicine, as a preventative of migraine headaches. It an effective anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and emmenagogue. It contains a range of compounds known as sesquiterpene lactones, 85% of which are a compound called parthenolide. Parthenolide helps prevent excessive clumping of platelets and inhibits the release of certain chemicals, including serotonin and some inflammatory mediators. According to several double blind studies with migraine patients, feverfew reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of migraine headaches. The same studies also report beneficial side effects of regular use, such as relief from depression and arthritic pain due to inflammation. Painful and sluggish menstrual flow is also relieved by Feverfew. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'As a stimulant it is useful as an emmenagogue. Is also employed in hysterical complaints, nervousness and lowness of spirits, and is a general tonic. The cold infusion is made from 1 oz. of the herb to a pint of boiling water, allowed to cool, and taken frequently in doses of half a teacupful. A decoction with sugar or honey is said to be good for coughs, wheezing and difficult breathing.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, vermifuge, and stimulant. This agent is one of the pleasantest of the tonics, influencing the whole intestinal tract, increasing the appetite, improving digestion, and promoting secretion, besides having a decided action upon the renal and cutaneous functions.' 'The warm infusion is an excellent remedy in recent colds, flatulency, worms, atonic dyspepsia, irregular menstruation, nervous debility, hysteria, suppression of the urine, and in some febrile diseases.' 'In hysteria or flatulency, 1 teaspoonful of the compound spirits of lavender forms a valuable addition to the dose of the infusion, which is from 2 to 4 fluid ounces. The cold infusion or extract makes a valuable tonic. The leaves in poultice are an excellent local application in severe pain or swelling of the bowels, etc.' http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb124.htm Clinical Trials Meta-analysis of 5 clinical studies indicate feverfew is better than placebo but clinical effectiveness has not been established beyond reasonable doubt Vogler 1998 A randomized, blinded trial with 72 patients found a reduction in number and severity of migraines while duration was unchanged. There were no serious side effects Murphy 1988 9 patients taking placebo had more frequent and severe migraine symptoms than the 8 taking freeze dried feverfew leaf powder in a double blind study Johnson 1985


Feverfew Herb Powder (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: C Feverfew Herb Powder (Tanacetum parthenium) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract and tincture. Feverfew is recommended in modern European herbal medicine, as in ancient Greek herbal medicine, as a preventative of migraine headaches. It an effective anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and emmenagogue. It contains a range of compounds known as sesquiterpene lactones, 85% of which are a compound called parthenolide. Parthenolide helps prevent excessive clumping of platelets and inhibits the release of certain chemicals, including serotonin and some inflammatory mediators. According to several double blind studies with migraine patients, feverfew reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of migraine headaches. The same studies also report beneficial side effects of regular use, such as relief from depression and arthritic pain due to inflammation. Painful and sluggish menstrual flow is also relieved by Feverfew. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'As a stimulant it is useful as an emmenagogue. Is also employed in hysterical complaints, nervousness and lowness of spirits, and is a general tonic. The cold infusion is made from 1 oz. of the herb to a pint of boiling water, allowed to cool, and taken frequently in doses of half a teacupful. A decoction with sugar or honey is said to be good for coughs, wheezing and difficult breathing.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, vermifuge, and stimulant. This agent is one of the pleasantest of the tonics, influencing the whole intestinal tract, increasing the appetite, improving digestion, and promoting secretion, besides having a decided action upon the renal and cutaneous functions.' 'The warm infusion is an excellent remedy in recent colds, flatulency, worms, atonic dyspepsia, irregular menstruation, nervous debility, hysteria, suppression of the urine, and in some febrile diseases.' 'In hysteria or flatulency, 1 teaspoonful of the compound spirits of lavender forms a valuable addition to the dose of the infusion, which is from 2 to 4 fluid ounces. The cold infusion or extract makes a valuable tonic. The leaves in poultice are an excellent local application in severe pain or swelling of the bowels, etc.' http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb124.htm Clinical Trials Meta-analysis of 5 clinical studies indicate feverfew is better than placebo but clinical effectiveness has not been established beyond reasonable doubt Vogler 1998 A randomized, blinded trial with 72 patients found a reduction in number and severity of migraines while duration was unchanged. There were no serious side effects Murphy 1988 9 patients taking placebo had more frequent and severe migraine symptoms than the 8 taking freeze dried feverfew leaf powder in a double blind study Johnson 1985


Feverfew Blend Head and Muscle Support 1 oz: K Feverfew Blend Head and Muscle Support 1 oz: K

Feverfew Blend" contains herbs that are known to be pain-relieving (analgesic), anti-inflammatory and calming. Feverfew herb has been documented by the London Migraine Clinic as being effective for headaches, including migraines. Children who have overexerted their muscles or have infrequent headaches may benefit from the support they receive from this blend. Children with recurrent headaches should have an eye exam and be evaluated for food sensitivities. For fevers try our Temp Assure" blend. 'Thank you so much for making a Feverfew Blend". It has helped my daughters migraine headaches!'  Peggy,U.S.A.


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