Herbal Tincture /Liquid Extract 50 ML Feverfew Organic

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf

50 ml Tincture of Organic 1:5 Liquid extract

contains NLT 0.3 mg /ml of parthenolide

Herbal Actions:

• Anti Inflammatory : substance that reduces inflammation
• Anti Allergic – substance that tones down the allergic response often often by stabilizing mast cells
• Bitter tonic –Substance that is bitter tasting and stimulates the upper gastrointestinal tract via the bitter sensitive taste buds of the mouth,Bitters have promoting effective on all components of upper digestive function ,namely the stomach ,liver and pancreas .
• Emmenagogue (in high doses)-Substances that initiates and promotes the menstrual flow
• Anthelmintic – substance that kills or assists in the expulsion of intestinal worms

Indications /Prescribing

Prophylaxis and treatment of migraine headaches and associated symptoms

Tension headaches

Possible benefit in inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis

Bitter tonic to increase appetite ,improve digestion and promote digestive secretions

Contraindications: 

Individuals with known hypersensitivity to feverfew ,parthenolide or other members of the compositae family should not take feverfew internally .

Warnings and Precautions:

None required

Interactions:

None known

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation :

Doses during pregnancy should be kept to a  minimum (no more than 1.5 ml of 1:5 tincture /day). No adverse effects expected during lactation as long as the recommended dosage levels are observed.

Side effects : 

Allergic contact dermatitis has been noted in many cases after contact with fresh feverfew leaves .The side effects were considered mild and included mouth ulcers , sore tongue, abdominal pain, indigestion , unpleasant taste ,tingling sensation ,urinary problems ,headache ,swollen lips or mouth and diarrhea.

Dosage :

1 to 3 ml of 1:5  tincture  liquid extract daily

7 to 20 ml 1:5 liquid extract weekly