Parthenolide

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Description

Parthenolide is a type of Sesquiterpene Lactone.

 

Health Benefits of Parthenolide

Nervous System

 Parthenolide may prevent and alleviate Headaches and Migraines in up to 70% of cases (by inhibiting Platelet Aggregation, inhibiting the secretion of Serotonin by Blood Platelets and preventing the release of excessive Arachidonic Acid). 

 

Parthenolide may Enhance the Function of these Substances

Lipids

 Parthenolide may prevent the release of excessive amounts of Arachidonic Acid by Cell Membranes. 

 

Neurotransmitters

 Parthenolide may inhibit the secretion of Serotonin (which constricts Blood Vessels) by Blood Platelets. 

 

Herbal Source of Parthenolide

 Parthenolide is a constituent of Feverfew.

 

Commercial Availability of Parthenolide Supplements

 Many Feverfew supplements are standardized in terms of their Parthenolide content (currently the maximum quantity of Parthenolide per capsule or tablet is 600 mcg).

 

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