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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. |


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