Feverfew

Scientific Name: Tanacetum parthenium

Description

Daisy-like herb with parthenolide.

Therapeutic Properties

Migraine prophylaxis

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Capsules; Fresh leaf (trad.)

Dosage

Standardized extracts per label

Precautions

Mouth ulcers with fresh leaf; pregnancy caution

Replacement / Alternatives

Butterbur (caution PA-free)

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany