| 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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