Feverfew tincture. Tanacetum parthenium. 1:3. 100ml

What Is Feverfew Used For?

Feverfew leaves (either dried or fresh) and fever extracts are purported to have many potential benefits. Not all of these effects are supported by scientific evidence.

In alternative medicine, feverfew is typically used as a herbal remedy for the following conditions:

• Psoriasis
• Menstrual cramps
• Asthma
• Skin conditions
• Stomachaches

Migraine

In a 2005 study of 170 migraine patients, researchers found that those who took feverfew extract for 16 weeks experienced 1.9 fewer attacks per month than they had before the study started. Study members who took a placebo for the same amount of time experienced 1.3 fewer attacks per month.

In a 2004 review of five clinical trials, however, investigators found insufficient evidence to suggest that feverfew is more effective than placebo in preventing migraine.