Feverfew: Uses And Side Effects Of This Excellent Herb

What is feverfew? Scientifically called tanacetum parthenium, this is a bush with white flowers and leaves with a host of healing abilities. Fondly called ‘medieval aspirin’, this herb has treated pain for hundreds of years.

Feverfew Uses

• It relieves headache.
• It also treats toothache.
• As the name suggests, it heals fever.
• It relieves stomach ache.
• It also boosts fertility.
• Improved digestion is among the feverfew health benefits.
• It can treat rheumatoid arthritis.
• Asthma treatment is also one of the feverfew medicinal uses.
• It can regulate menstruation.
• It reduces inflammation.
• This herb also improves cardiovascular health.
• It also helps remove worms from the body.

Side Effects

• This herb can be unsafe for children under the age of 2, pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers.
• Allergic reactions
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomach ache
• Mouth irritation when leaves are chewed

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