Tanacetum Parthenium

TANACETUM PARTHENIUM

Tanacetum Parthenium is commonly known as feverfew is a member belonging to sunflower family. It has been used as a folk medicine in European medicine. It was used to relieve fevers, arthritis and headaches. The name Tanacetum Parthenium is derived from Latin, which means “fever reducer”.

At present this herb is mainly used for relieving migraine headache.
It is native to southeastern Europe but it has widely spread to Australia, North America and Europe.

PARTS OF THE PLANT USED

Fresh and dried leaves of the plant are used for medicinal purposes.

CHARACTERISTICS OF TANACETUM PARTHENIUM

It is a short perennial bush which grows along roadsides and fields. It has yellow green flowers which resemble chamomile flowers. These flowers bloom from July to October months. This plant grows to a height of 46 cm in height. The leaves are citrus scented and the plant spreads within a short period of time.

THERAPEUTIC POWERS OF TANACETUM PARTHENIUM

This herb has several relieving powers; some of them are as follows:-

It has a variety of properties like anticancer, cardio-tonic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue and antispasmodic.
The significant use of feverfew is its influence on relieving migraine headaches.

NUTRIENT COMPOSITION

Tanacetum Parthenium contains sesquiterpene lactones which includes parthenolide. Other active constituents are flavonoids glycosides and pinenes.

CARE FOR AILMENTS

This herb acts as a reliever for many ailments. Some of these are:

• Migraine Headache: Feverfew is a popular remedy for migraine headaches in Great Britain. As per a survey, it showed positive results on several people who consumed feverfew for the prevention and management of migraine. Consuming dried leaf capsules of feverfew reduces the intensity and number of migraine attacks.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: It reduces inflammation and hence can be used for relieving rheumatoid arthritis.

Available forms: These supplements are available in fresh, dried and freeze-dried forms. It can be bought in tablet, capsule and liquid extract forms.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS IN USING TANACETUM PARTHENIUM

It is always advisable to consult a registered practitioner before consuming any herbs or herbal medicines. Feverfew should not be given to children who are below two years. Pregnant and lactating women are also not supposed to use this herb. It may interact with other medicines. If you are using any medication, please ensure that the practitioner knows about all the medicines and herbs you use or consume.

In case you are about to schedule for a surgery, inform your doctor if you are using feverfew. It may interact with anesthesia.

PLANET AYURVEDA PRODUCTS THAT USE TANACETUM PARTHENIUM

Currently there are no Planet Ayurveda Products that use this herb as an ingredient in them; however the below mentioned Planet Ayurveda products are useful in some conditions for which Tanacetum Parthenium is used: