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Monday, April 7, 2014

F is for Feverfew


A-Z Challenge
My theme is Herbs
F is for Feverfew

Feverfew is a perennial
plant found growing
on rocky slopes.
It emits a refreshing
aromatic aroma as
it is of the
chrysanthemum
family.
Other names
that you may have heard it called, midsummer daisy, wild
chamomile and febrifuge plant.

From 1978 scientists have made studies to find properties
Feverfew might share with aspirin. Researchers conclude that
substances in the plant appear to make smooth muscle spasms
responsive to body chemicals that trigger migrain muscle spasms.

Medicinal Use: Traditional for migraines, muscle tension and
arthritis. This is a valuable migraine herb. If one eats the leaves
it should be done in very small doses, as 3 or 4 of the little
leaves each day. To hide the bitter taste, the leaves can be
mixed into food.

35 comments:

  1. And apparently they're great for keeping bugs away from other plants!! What a great herb!! Take care
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    1. Old Kitty
      I don't even now about the bugs but thanks for the tip. You're a great gardner and will soon enjoy your own piece of land.

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  2. Wow, interesting. I don't know much about herbal remedies, but obviously you do! Thanks for the info!

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    1. Lisa
      Thanks. I have a few old standards. I had to look up a few more for the challenge. Ha

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  3. I feel I am learning so many new things through your A-Z this year :)

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    1. Keith
      Thanks..... That is why I love the challenge. I always learn about something new and find out what other's interests are.

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  4. I wonder how many people with migraines have actually tried them instead of the 50,000 meds they are given. Heard of this one too, yippee for me lol

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    1. Pat
      yippee for you????
      Did we say nice post??????

      There are lots of herbs for migraine. Perhaps one of them would do the job.

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    2. Nice post! there did it backwards lol

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  5. HI Manzanita .. Old Kitty is right .. and I remember Feverfew for headaches from South Africa days .. I don't usually suffer, but certainly came across the herb .. Cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary
      I've never used it for headaches because I've rarely had any headaches, llike you,

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  6. I have taken this in pill form but it didn't help my migraine at all. Now, that I better understand Mind Body Syndrome I totally get why this (or anything else) didn't touch it. I am glad that it helps some people, though, because migraines are no fun.

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    1. Robin,
      I think you talked about this a short time ago, I was never helped with Echinacea ,,,, wonder if, the same reason. I've run across many herbs that say they are a help for migraines.

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  7. It's a pretty plant. My sister has terrible migraines, so I'm passing this information on to her. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I heard of Feverfew being used for headaches, but I've never tried it.

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    1. Bish
      Neither have I but I don't usualy get a headace iether

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  9. Like Robin, feverfew was not effective for me, sadly. But I have heard from others who have been helped, so it must be effective. Thanks for all the herbal remedies info.

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    1. Susan
      Yes.... it appears one size does not fit all. But there are a lot of other herbs for migraines.

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  10. I am a big believer in herbs and natural remedies. Some people ingest so much junk into their bodies and then wonder why they are so unlucky.

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    1. JJ
      You are so right about the body. If people would just meditate on the working of the body for a while, they could feel how precious and intricate their body really is. To my mind, a well "oiled" body, free of chemical and poisons will last a great number of years.

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  11. Great info! I'm still checking in and going back to ones I've missed!

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    1. Donna
      Thanks for dropping in to see the new post on herbs.

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  12. I wonder how well feverfew would do in a home rock garden. I've had mixed results growing herbs. The health remedies are intriguing.
    Shells–Tales–Sails

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    1. Sharon
      We have such severe winters that often it's difficult for herbs to winter well. Since they are wild, one would think they would be more hardy but not always the case.

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  13. Sure wish I knew about this in my migraine years. Thank goodness I out grew them.

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    1. Patti
      There are more herbs coming that are supposed to be good for migraines. It seems not every herb works for everyone.

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  14. Chamomile is another herb that I need to ask the Mama to grow for me. Maybe our soil is too clayish for herbs. I will have an herb garden yet.

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    1. Susieee
      I just saw some German Chamomile seed in my bag of seed tricks. I thought I'd try to plant it.

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  15. I've heard it was effective for a few people who suffer from migraines

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  16. Holy ghost
    I've never taken it because I've never had headaches. But it does have other uses, too.

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  17. I didn't know it was good for headaches. I get a huge headache every time I do a cleanse. Need to remember this. Love, Love to you...

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  18. Terry
    Yeah, I remember you do get headaches on a cleanse. I usually don't but I had one this last time, along with every symptom available. Ha
    The weather is warmer but there has been the worst wind I've ever seen during the past 4 days and I hear it's to continue. I can't work outside in wind like that.... one can barely walk.
    Love to you and hope you have some nice warm weather.

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  19. If it's good for a headache, I'm interested. I get the migraines from time to time, though I've learned to catch them a lot better than I used to be able to, so not near as often.

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  20. Oh, Manzi, you are giving such great new ideas for my healthy salads and teas! Sure, one has to be careful choosing right herbs and their right amounts, but, I think, a bit of this and that would be just great for peculiar taste and for prophylaxis. Love this topic by yours! :)

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  21. My son (born with a rare brain disorder) has had a headache since May (2013) and his holistic doctor just prescribed feverfew. I hope it helps, but nothing yet. Hilary sent me over. I enjoyed your post.

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