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The name Feverfew is from the latin word, febrifuga, meaning "to lower fevers". Traditionally used in European herbalism for all types of pain, such as menstrual cramps, and joint discomfort, feverfew leaf has gotten serious attention recently as a head pain preventive.

Drs. Johnson, Hylands and Hylands (1983) did several studies on the use of feverfew for headache. One of these was a double-blind study on twenty patients who had eaten fresh leaves of feverfew daily as a migraine preventative for at least three months prior to the study. They had a history of common or classical migraine for at least two years' duration with no more than eight attacks a month at the time of the test. No subjects were used who had taken certain medications within one month before the test.

Feverfew Leaf is sometimes called "the aspirin of the eighteenth century." This is a unique herb that contains compounds known as parthenolides which researchers believe have unique nutritional benefits in helping to regulate normal body functions.

Feverfew has been used, like aspirin, primarily as a pain buffer. Feverfew inhibits the formation of two natural chemicals found in the body, prostaglandin and serotonin. Feverfew contains niacin and iron plus vitamin A and vitamin C. Helping regulate normal body functions, Feverfew works with the body to help heal itself. Used to relieve severe headaches, migraines and reduce fevers by cooling the body, Feverfew also helps to ease a wide range of ailments. Reducing inflammation, Feverfew is used for relieving pain linked to arthritis and reducing painful menstruation. Other uses for Feverfew have been for inflammatory skin problems, asthma and stimulating the appetite.

Feverfew by Nature's Herbs - Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) may be helpful for treating and preventing migraine headaches, preventing blood clots, easing arthritis inflammation, menstrual problems, muscle tension, pain, colds, flu, fevers, digestion disorders, promoting menses and stimulating uterine contractions.

Taken daily, feverfew leaf significantly reduces the incidence of painful and debilitating attacks. The recommended dose is Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at meal times.

Warnings:  Minor side effects may include gastrointestinal upset and nervousness. Feverfew is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation, and should not be used by children under the age of five years.

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