Western Herbalism
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
Also known as Altamisa, Pyrethrum, Pellitory, Pellitory root, Pellitory of Spain, Spanish chamomile, Featherfew.
Best for migraine when migraine has heat signs (sensation of heat, redness in face, ice cravings, etc) TCM=treat qi stagnation, clears damp heat, resolves phlegm Relieves coughing/wheezing
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Migraine prophylaxis
- Nausea
- Allergies
- Gastrointestinal atony
- Arthritis
- Inflammation
- Asthma
- Depression
- Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Colic
- Cramps
- Debility
- Fatigue
- Menstrual irregularity
- Muscle spasms
- Loss of appetite
- Dyspepsia
- Weakness
- Respiratory complaints
- Poor circulation
- Peripheral vascular insufficiency
- Migraine
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Fever
- Menstrual disorders
- Difficulty during labour
- Stomach ache
- Toothache
Safety
Pregnancy: Use with care in pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Lactation=lack of data
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture (1:3) | 1-3 ml TID | 1-3 mL |
| Infusion | 1 tsp-1 Tbs/c BID-TID | |
| Fresh leaves | 1-3/day as migraine prophylaxis | |
| Powder | 50-200 mg/d | 50-200 mg |
| Aerial parts (dried) 50-200 mg daily | 50-200 mg | |
| equivalent to 0.2 -0.6 mg parthenolide daily .(G6, G52) Clinical trials of feverfew for the prevention of migraine have assessed the effects of, for example, 143 mg of a dried alcoholic extract of fev | 0.2-0.6 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Best for migraine when migraine has heat signs (sensation of heat, redness in face, ice cravings, etc) TCM=treat qi stagnation, clears damp heat, resolves phlegm Relieves coughing/wheezing
Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage. Tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, vermifuge, and stimulant. This agent is one of the pleasantest of the tonics, influencing the whole intestinal tract, increasing the appetite, improving digestion, and promoting secretion, besides having a decided action upon the renal and cutaneous functions.
Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage. Oil of tansy is a poisonous agent, killing by coma and asphyxiation. The effects are different according to the amount taken. The symptoms may be chiefly gastro-intestinal, or they may be spent mainly upon the nervous system.
Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage. It is an energetic local irritant and sialagogue, and acts as a rubefacient when applied externally. Its ethereal tincture relieves toothache. The root chewed has been found useful in some rheumatic and neuralgic affections of the head and face, and in palsy of the tongue. The decoction has been used as a gargle in relaxation of the uvula. Severe acronarcotic symptoms, with inflammation of the alimentary tract and bloody stools, were produced in a young child by less than a drachm of the tincture. The dose is from 30 to 60 grains as a masticatory. Oil of pellitory is made by evaporating the ethereal tincture; it is an excellent remedy for toothache.
Drawn from Scudder's Specific Medication and Specific Medicines; King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
In formulas
Feverfew stands in 2 documented formulas in the library, among them Headache & Migraine Formula.
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