Feverfew

Feverfew has been used historically for many of the ailments, such as the treatment in migraine headaches, fever and arthritis. The leaves of this herb are rich in a group of chemicals known as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenolide being the predominant. This herb contains bitter compounds, which have a variety of physiologic effects upon the body. These compounds have been used to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, decrease the rate at which blood clots, inhibit histamine and enzyme release from immune cells.

Feverfew has been used predominantly for the following: migraine headaches, menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea, asthma, inflammatory skin conditions and arthritis.