posted by hot news on Jan 26
Feverfew is the common name for Tanacetum Parthenium. This plant has been used for hundreds if not thousands of years for the treatment of numerous ailments. The most common and scientifically documented use for Feverfew leaf extract is in the prevention of migraine headaches, arthritis and PMS to name a few. Clinical trials have proven that Feverfew is an effective prophylactic treatment for migraine with continued use.
Feverfew leaf extract contains several compounds classified as sesquiterpene lactones. The primary sesquiterpene lactone, parthenolide, has been associated with maintaining healthy platelet function and serotonin release, supporting cranial blood vessel integrity and function.
In more recent studies, Feverfew has been shown not only to reduce the pain of migraines, but help reduce the inflammation of arthritis, reduce dizziness and tinnitus, and relieve painful periods and sluggish menstrual flow. It has been used as a carminative (relieve of stomach problems-gaseous distention and flatulence), emmenagogue (promotes menstrual discharge), health tonic, and a vermifuge (expeller of parasitic worms). It has also been used for the treatment of kidney problems, vertigo, and relief from morning sickness.
Feverfew extract plant grows widely across Europe and North America. The leaves of feverfew have been historically used for the therapy of fever and more recently migraine headaches. For centuries, healers relied on the feathery green leaves of feverfew herb to treat a wide range of health problems. The bright yellow and white blossoms of this flower emit a powerful aroma that was once thought to purify the air and prevent disease. Feverfew herb has also long been used in gardens to repel bees and various insects. And as its common name suggests, it was once popular for reducing fever. Feverfew herb was somewhat forgotten, however, until the late 1970s. That’s when migraine sufferers started talking about the potential of feverfew herb to ward off headaches.
When buying feverfew herb (Tanacetum parthenium), look for a stabilized and standardized herb product that guarantees more than 200 mcg of parthenolide per capsule or serving to ensure that you receive a quality product. Parthenolide is feverfew’s most medically renowned and useful compound.
Look for pure feverfew products at your local or internet health food store. If you have reoccurring headaches, stomach problems, kidney problems or dizziness, you should consult your health care provider before self diagnosing and prescribing herbal supplements as treatment.
*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Feverfew is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.