{"id":16528,"remedy_name":"Feverfew","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Tanacetum parthenium","Feverfew"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Bitter.\nParts Used: Leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy or while.","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"feverfew Tanacetum parthenium A cooling, bitter remedy that was once used to treat fever, feverfew is now a standard remedy for tension headache and migraine. Research, which has by and large confirmed the herb\u2019s effectiveness, began after a Welsh doctor\u2019s wife found feverfew cured her 50-year-long history of migraine. medicinal uSeS Part used Leaf key actions Anti-inflammatory \u2022 Bitter headache and migraine feverfew proves most effective when it is taken as soon as signs of an impending migraine attack are recognized. The herb is generally less effective once the migraine is underway . The leaf can be used symptomatically , for example, in tension headache. But for best results, the herb should be taken regularly for several months. Strong-acting and potentially toxic, feverfew should be taken at the recommended dosage\u2014 either one small fresh leaf with food or as a capsule or tablet produced to pharmacopoeial standards. TAnACeTum pARTHenIum key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 beSt taken aS Tablet \u2713\u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713\u2713 Fresh leaf \u2713 doSage Tablet, capsule: M (see pp.44\u201345); one small fresh leaf a day. cautionS Avoid during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. If taking blood-thinning medication, take only on the advice of a herbal or medical practitioner. Can cause allergic reactions, mouth ulcers, and gastrointestinal upset. See also pp.42\u201351. arthritic pain The herb\u2019s anti- inflammatory action is useful in treating arthritic aches and pain. It is most likely to relieve arthritic pain when combined with herbs such as willow bark (Salix alba) or devil\u2019s claw (Harpogophytum procumbens). feverfew has white and yellow daisy-type flowers, and care must be taken not to confuse chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) with this potentially toxic herb. dried leaves other uses feverfew has many traditional uses and has often been used to treat hot and feverish states. A strong bitter, it stimulates appetite and digestive activity and has been employed to treat worms. The leaf acts to stimulate menstrual blood flow and can prove helpful in relieving menstrual pains. dried leaves are taken to relieve migraine deCoCtion 213"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}