Feverfew has a long history of use and became very popular in the UK during the 1980s as a migraine remedy. Eclectic physicians used feverfew as a tonic which influenced the entire intestinal tract, to increase the appetite, improve digestion, promote secretion and act upon renal and functions.
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ANTI-MIGRAINE – Feverfew works in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches by inhibiting the release of blood vessel dilating substances from platelets (serotonin and histamine), inhibiting the production of inflammatory substances e.g. leukotrienes, and re-establishing proper blood vessel tone.
Associated nausea and vomiting have also been shown to decrease or disappear.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY– inflammatory compounds released by white blood cells and platelets contribute greatly to the inflammation and cellular damage found in rheumatoid arthritis. The inhibitory effects on inflammatory mediators by feverfew are much greater than NSAIDs such as aspirin.
ANTI-ALLERGY – parthenolide along with other phytochemicals within feverfew are known to inhibit eicosanoid production such as arachidonic acid and to inhibit histamine release from mast cells.
ANTI-MICROBIAL – compounds found in feverfew have demonstrated antibacterial effects towards staph. Aureus, E. coli, and Salmonella spp. Parthenolide has been shown to inhibit the growth of grampositive bacteria, yeast, and fungi.
Ingredients
Organic Feverfew leaf (Tanacetum parthenium) 350mg
Product reference
SKU: VIR066