All about Feverfew herbFeverfew herb, a bushy perennial, belongs to the family of flowers that include sunflowers and daises, and originally hails from Europe, but can now be found throughout North and South America.
The uses of feverfew are varied, but the most prominent is feverfew for headaches and migraines. Feverfew herb contains active ingredients that may prevent the abrupt dilation of blood vessels (part of the mechanism believed to cause migraines). Indeed, researchers in Britian have determined that feverfew is significantly better than a placebo is preventing migraines. It should be noted, however, the although feverfew may help prevent migraines, it cannot mitigate one that has already occurred. Other uses of feverfew herb include: alleviating the pain and inflammation of arthritis, hay fever, and asthma. Among one of the many uses of feverfew is relieving menstrual difficulties. This is because feverfew herb can inhibit prostaglandins, a substance that can cause inflammation and pain...and may result in menstrual cramps if not countered.
Possible side effects include: upset stomach and nausea. Those who chew fresh feverfew leaves can experience additional side effects that include irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth, or a rash on the skin upon contact. Those on blood-thinning medication should avoid feverfew as it might interfere with blood clotting. Choose a feverfew herb supplement made from standardized extracts of at least 0.4% parthenolide (the active ingredient).
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