Herb Profile: Feverfew
Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium

Preparations
Eat the fresh or low-heat dried leaf as a tonic for headache and migraine relief. You can grow an indoor feverfew plant year round and nibble on a few leaves daily.Tincture of the fresh plant is also used while tea is not as effective as the active ingredient is destroyed if exposed to high heat.
Cautions/Contraindications
Feverfew can promote menstruation or stimulate the menstrual cycle and therefore isn’t recommended for pregnant women or those taking anticoagulant drugs.
Disclaimer
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