Tanacetum parthenium

Tanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acid
Tanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acidTanacetum parthenium, Compositae or Asteraceae, Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acid
Botanical Nomenclature Tanacetum parthenium
Common Name Feverfew
Taxonomy- Family Compositae or Asteraceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Tanacetum parthenium is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing up to 1m, with opposite, wide, wavy, small leaves and small, yellow flowers. The flowering and the harvesting take place during the spring and the summer
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Aboveground plant parts
Active Substances Essential oil (which contains 70% thuxon), glycosides, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids, tannins, resins, vitamin C, citric acid, gallic acid, oxalic acid
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antiseptic and pesticide properties. It is administered for the treatment of migraine, tinnitus, dizziness, arthritis, menstrual disorders and fever. Also, the plant is recommended against hypertension, as it stimulates blood vessels relaxation, as well against dropsy, kidney and liver diseases.
Method of Administration The plant is administered as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic in the form of capsules, while is also recommended the chewing of the fresh (2,5mg) or the dried (50mg) leaves. The herbal infusion is applied externally to the skin in the form of compresses (5g of dried herb in 1L of boiling water), against psoriasis, migraine and rheumatic pains
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects Fresh leaves chewing may cause ulcers in the oral cavity, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, hypersensitivity, muscle aches. Plant's consumption is not recommended during pregnancy.
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