Feverfew for migraines and painful periods
Feverfew (or wild feverfew), Tanacetum parthenium, is a member of the daisy family, and looks a lot like a weed, which is not really surprising, as it is a wild plant. But looks don’t tell the whole story when it comes to herbal remedies, and feverfew has become known as the sovereign remedy for migraines.
With migraine, prevention is better than cure, and a popular way of taking a daily “dose” of the leaves is a feverfew sandwich. The leaves on their own can cause mouth ulcers (or dermatitis), and the bread helps to avoid this. You can also use them sparingly as a herb with fatty meats.
Feverfew, unfortunately, is not suitable for pregnant women.
As a treatment for arthritis, headache, migraine and painful periods, make a standard infusion with 2-3 teaspoonfuls of fresh herb or 1-2 teaspoonfuls of dried to 1 cup of boiling water, sweeten with honey and allow to stand for 10 minutes before straining for use. Sip the whole cup slowly over a period of up to an hour.
Like all herbal remedies, growing feverfew organically is very important, so as to avoid ingesting quantities of noxious chemicals along with your treatment. To find out more about growing organic feverfew, visit the Gardenzone.
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