Feverfew
Overview
Feverfew is a bushy, hardy, perennial plant from the Sunflower (Asteraceae) family.
Botanical Names
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Pyrethrum parthenium
Tanacetum parthenium
Parts Used
Bark
Dried Flowers
Dried Leaves
Health Benefits of Feverfew
Cardiovascular System
Feverfew may protect against abnormal Blood Clotting (by inhibiting platelet aggregation). [1]
Feverfew may inhibit the secretion of Serotonin (which constricts Blood Vessels) by Platelets (due to the Parthenolide content of Feverfew).
Cells
Feverfew may inhibit the release of excessive amounts of Arachidonic Acid (AA) from Cell Membranes (due to Parthenolide).
Digestive System
Feverfew may alleviate the symptoms of Colitis.
Feverfew may alleviate Indigestion.
Feverfew facilitates the elimination of Intestinal Parasites.
Immune System
Feverfew may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Colon cells. [2]
Feverfew may alleviate Fevers.
Feverfew may reduce the release of Histamine from Mast Cells.
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