Feverfew is a native plant of southern Europe and the Caucasus in Russia. For hundreds of years it has been used as an alternative medicine. Feverfew also goes by other names some of which are flirtwort, wild quinine, nosebleed, featherfoil and wild chamomile.
An ingredient in feverfew called parthenolide can give relief to muscle spasms and cramps. Feverfew is the favorite medicine used by herbalists to treat and prevent migraines. It is very well known in giving relief to migraine headaches. Feverfew is also effective in the treatment of many other health complaints.
Feverfew is a relaxant for muscles and is useful in treating muscle cramps particularly those of the upper back. In addition, it helps to ease premenstrual headaches, arthritis, headache pain, menstrual cramping and rheumatic pain.
Feverfew is most useful in curbing seasonal allergies, hay fever, asthma and sinus attacks. It is often used to help with digestive complaints such as a poor appetite and also a tonic for the liver. From clinical studies feverfew is also proven to be able to improve skin tone be reducing any skin redness or blotchiness.
You can get feverfew in the form of tablets, capsules, tea or tincture. Usually there is about 205 mcg of parthenolide in the tablet or capsule. Many people are of the opinion that tea made from fresh feverfew is more potent. You can feel the effect only after continual use of about four to six weeks. The normal dosage is 100 to 300 mg taken between three to four times everyday. Feverfew is non-toxic and safe with minimal side effects. It is not recommended for young children, pregnant and nursing women. Feverfew is well tolerated if it is not taken in excess. Some common side effects are upset stomach or nervousness.
Feverfew is gaining popularity for its medicinal values. An increase in medical research has given us a better understanding of its properties. Feverfew does not fix your migraine problems overnight. For people that suffer from recurring migraines it is best taken as prevention over long term. At the University of Rochester Medical Center studies have found that a type of human leukemia can be treated effectively by extract from feverfew.
An ingredient in feverfew called parthenolide can give relief to muscle spasms and cramps. Feverfew is the favorite medicine used by herbalists to treat and prevent migraines. It is very well known in giving relief to migraine headaches. Feverfew is also effective in the treatment of many other health complaints.
Feverfew is a relaxant for muscles and is useful in treating muscle cramps particularly those of the upper back. In addition, it helps to ease premenstrual headaches, arthritis, headache pain, menstrual cramping and rheumatic pain.
Feverfew is most useful in curbing seasonal allergies, hay fever, asthma and sinus attacks. It is often used to help with digestive complaints such as a poor appetite and also a tonic for the liver. From clinical studies feverfew is also proven to be able to improve skin tone be reducing any skin redness or blotchiness.
You can get feverfew in the form of tablets, capsules, tea or tincture. Usually there is about 205 mcg of parthenolide in the tablet or capsule. Many people are of the opinion that tea made from fresh feverfew is more potent. You can feel the effect only after continual use of about four to six weeks. The normal dosage is 100 to 300 mg taken between three to four times everyday. Feverfew is non-toxic and safe with minimal side effects. It is not recommended for young children, pregnant and nursing women. Feverfew is well tolerated if it is not taken in excess. Some common side effects are upset stomach or nervousness.
Feverfew is gaining popularity for its medicinal values. An increase in medical research has given us a better understanding of its properties. Feverfew does not fix your migraine problems overnight. For people that suffer from recurring migraines it is best taken as prevention over long term. At the University of Rochester Medical Center studies have found that a type of human leukemia can be treated effectively by extract from feverfew.
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