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The main active ingredient in the herb,
Feverfew is Parthenolide a phyto-chemical that provides
feverfew its anti-inflammatory properties. The herb also
controls inflammation that constricts the blood vessels
in the
head, and prevents blood vessel spasms which may
contribute to headaches and other resulting problems. Feverfew was known to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks
who regarded it as a valuable remedy to alleviate
headaches, joint pain, stomach aches,
menstrual pains and fever.
"In my practice, I use feverfew to
treat all kinds of headaches, not just migraines. I also
use it to ease menstrual cramps, arthritis, and muscle
aches and pains like tendonitis. That's because feverfew
is an antiprostaglandin.. That is, it acts against prostaglandins
the body chemicals associated with infammation." - Dr.
Robert D. Willix, Jr.
The feverfew plant is rich in
sesquiterpene lactones, the principal one being parthenolide. Other constituents include essential oils,
flavonoid glycosides, pinene derivatives and costic acid.
Feverfew should be taken regularly to receive maximum
protection and benefit.
Other things the herb Feverfews helps with:
- increase the fluidity of the lung and brochial
tube mucus.
- aids in the body healing process
- help to restore liver function
- help inflamed gastrointestinal tract
Feverfew also contains both niacin and iron,
and provides nutrition to the central nervous
system.
Feverfew should not be used during
pregnancy.
Feverfew is also known as:
Featherfew, Tanacetum Parthenium, Chrysanthemum
parthenium, Bachelor's Button
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