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History |
Constituents |
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Pyrethrum parthenium,
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The name Feverfew is derived from the Latin "febrifugia" , meaning a substance which drives out fevers. |
Volatile oils, stearoptene |
Aperient,
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"Feverfew should not be used by people allergic to other members of the daisy family, such as aster, chamomile, chrysanthemum, ragweed, sunflower, tansy, and yarrow. Due to its potential anticlotting actions, it is not recommended for use in patients undergoing surgery. People with blood-clotting disorders should consult their health care provider prior to using products containing feverfew.
Pregnancy/nursing
Avoid use because of documented adverse effects. Pregnant women should not use the plant because the leaves stimulate menstruation and may induce abortion. It is not recommended for breast-feeding mothers or for use in children younger than 2 years of age.
Side Effects
Patients withdrawn from feverfew may experience ill effects often known as “postfeverfew” syndrome. Handling fresh feverfew leaves may cause allergic skin reactions.
Swelling of the lips, tongue, and lining of the mouth, in addition to mouth ulceration, have been reported with feverfew use. Effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, and gas, may also occur.
SOURCE: Drugs.com
Although my herb books do not note potential difficulties, all herb remedies should be explored as to dosage, used in moderation because many of them can be used homeopathically (in minute, but effective doses).
In A Modern Herbal another herb is employed as an embalming agent, but its' ingredient properties are identical with a property of Feverfew,stearopten
Stearic acid is used in candles and soaps as a hardener, so, like nitrate -cured meats, Feverfew should be taken in moderation.
Note Well: I have used it successfully for migraine, using one dried flower head per cup of hot water, but when I included a 3/4 inch new spring leaf in a recipe for votive herb pancakes, I felt it on my tongue as numbness, and also in my stomach and while it was exiting, too, so it is not a medicine to play around with.