Feverfew is a member of the sunflower family. The name feverfew is a corrupted version of the word febrifuge, used to signify its tonic and fever dispelling qualities. The major active ingredient in feverfew is sesquiterpene lactones, principally parthenolide. Feverfew has been used for many centuries for treatment of migraines and arthritis. Feverfew has been show in the laboratory to act like a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory agent (NSAID) such as asprin.
Effective for:
Anti Inflammation
Fever
Migraine
Rheumatoid arthritis
Supplements:
The effectiveness of feverfew depends on the amount of parthenolide which is about 0.4 to 0.66%.
Recommended Dose:
For migraine headaches 25- 80mg of dried powdered leaves once daily
Side effects and precautions:
Feverfew is generally safe to use.
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