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Other names:

Tanacetum parthenicum

What it is supposed to do:

Used in migraine headaches, nausea, vomiting, arthritis, fever

How it is supposed to work:

Considered to have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and anti-spasmodic effects.

Toxic effects:

Rebound headache, oral ulcers, gastro-intestinal disturbances; insufficient clinical data on safety during pregnancy and lactation; may potentiate effects of anticoagulants and aspirin

Does it work?

Majority of studies favor feverfew over placebo in prevention of migraine headaches; not helpful in one study of treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

References:
  1. DeSmet P. Herbal remedies. New England Journal of Medicine. December 2002;347(25);2046-2056.
     
  2. Gardiner P, Kemper K. Herbs in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Pediatrics in Review. February 2000;21(2):44-57.
 

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